Tim Young

Timothy (Tim) Young was born February 1, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky. He passed into eternal life on November 7th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Gerald and Doris Fussenegger Young. He attended Jefferson Community College where he completed a two-year degree in Culinary Arts. He also attended the University of Louisville where he earned a Bachelor of Business Degree in Marketing.

He is survived by his siblings, Rob Young (Theresa), and Terri Reilly (Bob); his niece and nephews, Kaitlin Young, Kevin Young (Maggie), Brian Reilly (Jenny), and Daniel Reilly (Morgan); as well as his great nieces and nephew. He is also survived by his good friend Valerie O'Dell and other friends that he made throughout his life.

Tim was active in the community. He belonged to Southeast Christian Church where he was a member of the choir and worked as a tour guide at the welcome center. He taught culinary arts in the Jefferson County Adult Education program. He served twenty-five years as a culinary judge at the Kentucky State Fair in cake decorating. Tim is most proud of his thirty plus years of self taught cake decorating and culinary achievements. He was a previous employee of Bacons Department Store, Galt House Hotel, Humana Military, and the Red Cross.

A visitation will be held at Chapel in the Woods, 1407 Moser Rd, Louisville, KY 40299 on November 18th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kidney Foundation or American Diabetes Foundation.