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Jerry Richard Young, Sr. 82 of Cleora (Gran Tara), passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 5, 1943, in Tulsa to Burl J. and Pauline J. (Wall) Young. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Tulsa Webster High School.
He served his country with the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. On July 25, 1967, he married the love of his life Geneva (Garveston) Young at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Tulsa. Jerry became President of U-Need-Tires in Tulsa for many years; he and Geneva also had several day care facilities “Happiness is a Learning Center” in 8 separate locations throughout Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma. They also had “Lady Bugs” boutique store in Vinita. Jerry was highly active in the equine business, having Paint Horses and Quarter Horses. He had many champion halter horses, including World Champion’s. He was a member of the VFW, Masonic Lodge and Shriners. He loved being with his family, enjoying great times at Grand Lake with all of them.
He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva and his parents, and stepson, William Ashford, Jr.
The family includes, his son, Jerry R. “Peanut” Young, Jr. and wife Courtney of Tulsa, step-son Bob Ashford and wife Chotsy of Houston, TX, step-daughter, Jody Crossland and husband Joe of Afton; grandchildren, Ky Young and wife Kylee, Zane Young (Shelbee Christie), Cooper Gibson (Lilly Lamb), Ty Young (Erica Straight); step-grandchildren, Bobby, Melissa, Justin, Grant, and Josh; great-grandchild, Cayson Young, and one on the way (Keller Young); numerous other family members and friends, his loving pets, Jelly and Bentley who could be found near him most all the time.
The family will have a celebration of life reception on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. at the Chamberlain RV Park in Bernice. Online condolences may be made at www.highmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in the care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita. “Vinita’s only locally family owned and operated funeral home.”
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