Samuel Augustus Young

Samuel Augustus Young passed away on June 12, 2020 in Wimberley, Texas. Sam was born on August 23, 1933 at Fort McIntosh in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in Houston, Texas and The University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Business Degree in Accounting. He was a forever “died in the wool” Longhorn fan.

Sam joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the end of his service in 1956, he attended The University of Texas graduating in 1958 with a BBA in Accounting. He began his working career at Transcontinental Gas Pipeline in the accounting department. Sam then managed the family business, Rocky Mountain Construction Company in New Mexico, raised cattle on Clear Lake Ranch, and was a partner in Gibson Feed Store in Arcadia, Texas. He became a CPA and founded his private accounting practice in Houston which he operated until his retirement and move to Wimberley, Texas in 1997 to “a little slice of heaven”, where he maintained a limited accounting practice until the time of his death.

Sam was a member of Houston and Lakewood Yacht Clubs where he served on the board in numerous capacities, Houston Rodeo and Livestock Association, The University Club, and Chapel in the Hills Church. He loved hunting, fishing, and sailing which he and his wife, Linda enjoyed together for 20 years.

Sam is preceded in death by his parents, J.L. and Christine Young, his siblings, John Young, Susan Sullivan, Nicolas Young, and his son, James Young.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years and best friend, Linda Young, Beth Young, wife of James, his children John Young, Joe Young, Ann Young, and Jeff Young. His siblings, Debbie Houghtaling and her husband Joe, and sister-in-law DeAnn Young, and his first wife and the mother of his five children, Edwina Rawlins. He leaves grandchildren Jason Young and wife Jovanna, Russell Young and his wife Katie, Robert Young and his wife Stephanie, Sean Young, Marshall Young, Kevin Young, Travis Young, Justin Young, Kyle Young and his wife Capree, Kirby Young and her fiancé Brian Milner, Kelsey Bedynek and her husband Jarrett, Kent Young and his wife Haylee, Julia Young, and Hannah Young. Sam also leaves 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Sam was known by his family and friends as a man of character, strength, and kindness, and lover of great jokes.

In lieu of customary remembrances, please direct donations to the Chapel in the Hills Memorial Fund, Wag Dog Rescue, Emily Ann Theatre and Gardens, all in Wimberley, Texas.