Gary Austin Young, 85, of Radford, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Radford and a U. S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Gary retired from Inland Motors after 29 years of service as a design and applications engineer during which time he was a key partner with NASA during the space innovation and growth years during the 70s and 80s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Eva Young. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Martha S. Young of Radford; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Brad Angell of Radford, and Meg and Dean Keener of Roswell, Ga.; grandchildren, Julia and Kyle Keener; and many loved ones and friends. Gary was devoted to his family and treasured friendships, old and new. He was an avid hunter who loved his Brittanys. He also loved sports (baseball and basketball) as well as reading and telling his many stories. The family will receive friends from 11 am until 12 pm on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Central United Methodist Church in Radford. Memorial services will begin at 12 pm with Pastor Don Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Central UMC Choir Fund. The Young family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Visitation Monday, December 17, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central United Methodist Church 803 Wadsworth Street Radford,VA 24141 Memorial Service Monday, December 17, 2018 12:00 PM Central United Methodist Church 803 Wadsworth Street Radford,VA 24141