Ernest 'Cotton' Young (1947-2017)

Cotton’s life began on Feb. 2, 1947, in Winfield, Kan., the son of Raymond and Ethel (Farnsworth) Young. He graduated from Moline High School Class of 1965. He married Jeannette Louise Schepmann on Nov. 11, 2000. Cotton was a tractor mechanic and owned and operated Cotton’s Repair in Leon the last 14 years. He was a member of the Leon First Baptist Church, the Leon Senior Center and the Dirtblasters Pulling Association. He collected John Deere tractors, was a tractor pull enthusiast, enjoyed working with wood, making miniature tractors and anything he could make with his hands. Cotton took pride in helping his family and community. In the event that someone needed help completing a project at home, working on a car or fixing a lawn mower, Cotton was always willing to give them a hand.
His loving family includes his wife, Jeannette of the home; son, Tyson (Kerri) Young of Leon; daughters, Joanie (Adam) Kreuzberg of Clearwater, Kan., Jessica (Daniel) Willis of Owensboro, Ky. and Jamie Bailey (Nathan Smith) of Conway Springs, Kan.; 10 grandchildren, Ty, Tanner, Emma, Kade, Konner, Kage, Aiden, Adeline, Kamilah and Kadance; sister, Janie (Wayne) Blakemore of Tyro, Kan.; brothers, Ronald (Joyce) Young of Derby, Kan., Tom (Denise) Young of Black Creek, Ga.; step-grandchildren, Justice, Josh and Deanna Bidwell; father of step-grandchildren and friend, Michael Bidwell.
Cotton was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Young. Cotton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 17, 2017, having reached the age of 70 years old.
A memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Leon Cemetery, led by Pastor Mike Ray of the Leon First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Leon First Baptist Church, 914 N. Main, Leon, Kan. 67074, or the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, Fla. 33134, or Interim Hospice, 9920 East Harry, Wichita, Kan. 67207 in care of the funeral home.
Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Cotton at www.carlsonkirbymoris.com