Carl Ray Young, 83, of Farmers Branch, died July 24, 2019. Carl worked at Atlantic Richfield and was also on the board of the ARCO credit union, chairing Advancial's credit union in later years. Mike McKee worked with Carl at ARCO and also served on the credit union board with Carl. "I met Carl when he taught my Super School class in 1977," said Mike. "Two years later he brought me to Dallas to work on his staff and soon I was teaching and helped develop the reserve system we used. Then in ‘91 I came back to Dallas and eventually took over for him doing reserves for ARCO. In ‘96 he asked if I was interested in a Board of Directors position for Atlantic Federal Credit Union, now called Advancial. I am proud to have served with him since that time. His leadership has allowed the credit union to grow to a $1.7 billion institution while serving ARCO employees along with hundreds of other groups. He was a mentor and friend that will truly be missed."
Carl was born in Tulsa on July 2, 1936, the son of Raymond and Gladys (Eskridge) Young. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret (Bell) Young; daughter Cynthia, her husband David Sanders; son Carl; son Michael and his wife Mary Elizabeth; and son Marcus and his wife Michelle.
He was a mentor and friend that will truly be missed. - Mike McKee, ARCO 1976-2000
Carl lived an amazing life. Starting out with almost nothing but a strong mind, a healthy dose of discipline and a big heart, he excelled in school and athletics, receiving wrestling and track scholarships that supported his education at the University of Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Petroleum Engineering (Boomer Sooner!). He went on to become a highly valued professional working at Atlantic Richfield Company. Thereafter, he served as a private consultant in the oil and gas field until retiring in 2006. In retirement, Carl served as acting Chairman of the Board of Advancial Federal Credit Union. Carl joined Advancial in 1963 when he was a young executive at Atlantic Richfield. He began his service to the credit union more than 40 years ago when he was asked to serve on the Supervisory Committee in 1977. A few years later, he transitioned to the Board of Directors and rose to Chairman, serving in that capacity for the remainder of his life.
Throughout his life, Carl served others, working with youth in the Junior Achievement, starting the W. T. White high school wrestling program and receiving coaching awards in youth football, baseball, soccer and wrestling. He and Margaret loved nature, hiking, camping, card games, volleyball and traveling. Their love of world travel took them to all seven continents, all 50 states and 70+ countries, sharing treasured memories with their traveling companions, many of whom they met at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, their spiritual home for more than 50 years. Together, Carl and Margaret have developed many, many lifelong friendships with so many people who love them dearly. Above all, Carl loved his family deeply. Words cannot describe their love for him. We will miss his kind spirit, but know that he will always be with us, within the very heart of us and our community. He might have been quiet, but he was mighty!
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