DODGE CITY - William "Bill" Young, 56, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home in Dodge City.

He was born May 22, 1961 at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, the son of Gerald and Emily (Cox) Young.  He was a graduate of Scott City High School and farmed with his father near Scott City as well as custom farming until moving to Dodge City in 2001. He loved racing and spent time working at Dodge City Raceway Park.

He was a member of the Dodge City Church of Christ and enjoyed woodworking.

On June 2, 2001 he married Bettye Alexander Sloan at Dodge City.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bettye , Dodge City; his son, Matthew Young and fiancé, Amber West, Garden City; his daughter, Kim Young, Dighton; step-sons, Joshua Sloan wife Barbie, Edmond Oklahoma and Matthew Sloan and wife Jill, Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Michelle Lightner and husband, Lonnie, Healy, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Morgan Boone, Trey Boone, Mazie Boone, Malinda Young, Emmalie Young, Terriah Young, Nevaeh Palomino, Levi Sloan and Guthrie Sloan and a grandson due in May.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Jerry and Robert Young, and a sister, Lynette Bergen.

Memorial service will be at 1:30 pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Dodge City Church of Christ with Gary Bennett officiating. Friends may sign the register book Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. There will be no public visitation, cremation has taken place.

The family suggest memorials to the American Heart Association or Carpenter Place in Wichita in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.