William Leroy “Bill” Young, 83, of Gladstone, MO passed away June 26, 2023.

He was born on June 6, 1940, to William Robert and Marion Young in Bethany, MO. Bill grew up in North Kansas City and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1958.

On June 12, 1965, he was united in marriage to Alice Thornton. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone, MO where they made their home. Alice passed away on September 27, 2021. 

Bill worked as a real estate agent with his wife Alice for over 35 years in the Kansas City area. He loved spending the holidays being Santa Clause for the children for several different organizations in the area. Bill was an avid OU Sooners football fan and loved his grandkids. 

 Bill and Alice spent most of their life in the Nazarene Church and were involved in the Layman League and Marriage Enrichment Ministry. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Young; his parents Bill and Marion Young; his brother Timothy Young; and his sister Victoria Albin.

Bill is survived by his son, Jeff Young and wife Amy; grandchildren Campbell, True, and Brody; Goddaughter Angela Davis and husband Mark; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.

Burial: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Gideons.