Theodore "Ted" Llewellyn Young, Jr.

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Theodore Llewellyn Young Jr., 91, of Bowie Maryland passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on October 17th, 2024.

Born October 20th, 1932, in Baltimore Maryland, he was the son of Theodore Llewellyn Young Sr. and Cecilia Marie Young (Wells). He was preceded by his wife of nearly 69 years, Patricia Ann Young, and sister Cecilia Mary Fearer. He is survived by his five children, Karen Menzie, Donna Stephan, Kevin Young, Theodore Young III, and Daniel Young. Also survived by his five grandchildren, Silas Stephan, Jacob Young, Lauren Young, Justin Young, and Jocelyn Young.

Ted graduated Dundalk High School in 1949, worked out of high school as a plumber’s apprentice and laborer, and then before he could be drafted, he voluntarily enlisted into the United States Air Force January 1953. After Basic Military Training, he went to Keesler AFB, MS for Technical Training as an Air Traffic Control Operator. Ted married the love of his life in December 1953 shortly before going on a tour to Korea for a year. He finished his Air Force Service in January 1957 at Otis AFB, MA, and took a job continuing as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in St. Louis, MO. He then was transferred to the Chicago Air Traffic Control Center and moved his family to Aurora, IL. Ted was always analytical and tied into the latest and greatest in technology. Ted was among the first air traffic controllers to plan, develop, test, and implement the data system and computer program that was used in the Chicago area and eventually nationwide. His work caught the attention of the Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters in Washington DC, where they transferred him to in 1970. He and the family moved to Bowie, MD where they resided the remainder of their lives. He continued his career in the FAA and served until he retired in 1994 with over 41 years of service. His passion for aviation never waned despite his retirement. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge when it came to airplanes and loved to attend air shows to see the pilots “having fun up there.”

Ted was dedicated to providing for his family, remained strict to his values, and loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally. He did everything he possibly could for everyone in the family in their times of need. He was strict, but fair. He was very stubborn and bull-headed, but in a selfless way. Ted wanted everyone to be successful in life and be able to be independent and provide for their families. This went hand in hand with his support for his wife and all of her endeavors. No matter what obstacle was thrown at Ted in life, he took them in stride and found a solution. He was our Dad, Pop, Pop Pop, T, Big T and had everyone’s respect and appreciation for his unequivocal support. He had lots of little sayings over the years that I’m sure we will repeatedly say in his memory.

Ted was an avid golfer in his free time and throughout his retirement. His passion for golf evolved and encouraged others around him to play the sport. He was proud when he was able to hit his age on the course. Ted had several holes-in-one and received awards for those at the various courses he nailed the hole from the T-box. He watched golf all the time on the television, so much so that one of his TV’s tinted green over the years from it!

He also had his other passions of photography, meteorology, and cars. He was always carrying a camera and was typically behind the lens at family functions. He was the “go to guy” when it came to weather forecasts and fixing cars. He loved being able to troubleshoot problems and avoid taking the car to a repair shop. He had the uncanny ability to “figure things out” mechanically and decipher weather forecasts and radar images from his training and job at the FAA. His mechanical ability expanded into being able to work on homes, especially when it came to electrical and plumbing issues. He loved to do landscaping and spent years ensuring his lawn was in good shape. Ted enjoyed helping his wife host family functions, as well as her bridge groups, sorority, and sodality events. They loved to travel in the country, most notably their annual trips to Myrtle Beach, SC and 50 consecutive years of family vacations to Wildwood, NJ. He was a staple on the beach with his long-lived chair, affectionately known as “Old Orange.”

A memorial service will be held on December 18th, 2024 at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy (Rt. 3 South), Bowie, MD 20715 in a gathering at 2PM.

A small interment service will be held for both Ted and Sue December 19th, 2024 at the Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens, 5598 Trumps Mill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21206 for the family at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Theodore to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief.