Bradley Young

There are no local services scheduled for Bradley Eugene Young of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Young, 44, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his home after a lengthy battle with cirrhosis of the liver.

Cremation is under the direction of Terpening Son Mortuary.

Brad was born July 14, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas the son of Eugene Young and Anita Hooser. He came to Artesia in 2011 from Carlsbad, N.M.

He worked most of his life as an auto mechanic, tire sales and repairman, and most recently as a truck driver in the oil fields. Brad was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan along with a fan of Nascar. He idolized Dale Earnhardt. Brad also enjoyed to go fishing whenever he had the chance. He lived life the hard way and did things the way he saw them whether they were right or wrong.

Survivors include his parents Eugene Young and wife Patty of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Anita Hooser of Roswell, N.M. son Colton Young of Phoenix, AZ daughter Cassandra Young of Jacksonville, Florida brothers Chuck Dwyer of Roswell, and Randy Lee and wife Ann of Carrollton, TX, and Brenon Young of Andrews, TX sister Michelle Hauck and husband Chris of Salt Lake City aunt Lavita Reed and cousins Jubal and Judson Reed of Midland, TX and his loving companion Lori Chavez of Artesia.

Lori gave her all throughout Brads illness and was by his side until the very end. He loved her as she loved him and the family is greatful to her for her love and dedication.

The family would also like to thank Rose and Diane of Gentiva Hospice for their compassion and care of Brad in his final hours.

Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Take Me Home. Rest in peace my son, my father, my brother, and my friend Bradley.