Eric Anthony Young

Eric Anthony Young of West Chester, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the age of 90 years. He was born on January 26, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, moving several times until the family settled in Perkinsville, Vermont where he grew up working the family poultry farm.

We were always impressed and inspired by his tenacity, his resilience and his commitment and dedication to family. As a mentor and guide to his family through the years, known affectionately as Gpa’E to his grandchildren, he would often share his knowledge through stories, enlightening and teaching. He enjoyed reading, history, poetry and all the arts. Eric truly exemplified the meaning behind lifelong learner, in learning as much as h could about the world. Traveling to over 50 countries across 4 continents and enjoyed several cruises in various parts of the world with his family. He loved to sail, was a woodcarver, photographer and became quite an avid writer in his final years. Eric’s career with General Electric took him through Lynne, MA to Cincinnati, OH where he worked until his retirement as a Mechanical Engineer. Life led him to Houston, TX where for over a decade he was a docent at the Houston Maritime Museum sharing his love of boat craft, maritime history and giving slide show presentations on different parts of the world and the rise of Harris County, TX. He was actively involved in the Unity Church with Garden Park Unity in Cincinnati, Ohio and in later years the Unity Church of Houston, Texas.

Eric is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Marica Young, brother Marcus, wives Sarah Young and Maryetta Young, and Frederica Young (former). He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Taylor (Denny), step-daughter Ronni Beyer, grandchildren Alyssa Maurer (Gregory), Dennis Taylor (Megan), Pierce Beyer and Audrey Beyer, a great-granddaughter and his sister Susan Bucy (Raymond).

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life: September13, 2025 between 11:00 – 1:00 Service begins at 11:10

Garden Park Unity Church

3581 West Galbraith Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45239

Following the service all are invited to visit with the family at a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Eric’s honor to the American Cancer Society or call 1-800-227-2345.