It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of David Young aka “Yankee”, who departed this life on June 9, 2026, at the age of 62. David was a beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose kindness, generosity, and warm spirit touched the lives of many. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends and for the lasting memories he created with everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

David leaves to cherish his precious memories his beloved daughter, Ji'Reh Alicandra Young; his step-daughters, Jenee V. Benjamin and Kamaria A. Henry; his step-son, Shakir J. Noel; his sisters, Angela E. Young and Linda D. Brickhouse; his aunt, Kathleen Young of South Carolina; and his nephew, Sherodd Moore. He is also lovingly remembered by his cousins, Saviour Knowles of New York and Valarie Heywood Stevens and Family.

He also leaves behind his special families, including the Renee Russell Family, the Menders Family, Leon Thomas , Donald Francis aka Juba, the Lawrence Family, Mrs. Gladys Anthony and Family, the Yearwood Family, Debra Felix, and Ashla Christian. David was blessed with many lifelong friendships and leaves to mourn his passing his best friends, Kag Yearwood, Shakur Keith Jr., Sydney Lawrence, and Collin Abbott Sr. He is also fondly remembered by his special friends, Agnes Carr, Sonya Joseph, Lavern Brown, Shakur Keith Sr., Steve Hendricks Sr., Lowell Thomas, and Paul Henry, also known as “Mabuto.”

David will also be greatly missed by his extended family at Sunny Isles Developers, LLC, the Apostolic Faith Mission Church Family, and a host of other relatives and friends whose lives were enriched by his presence. Although he has departed from our sight, the love, laughter, and memories he shared will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life honoring David “Yankee” Young will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Apostolic Faith Mission Church, #487 Strawberry Hill, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00850. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Kingshill Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the many prayers, words of comfort, and acts of kindness extended during this difficult time. May God richly bless all who have supported and remembered David “Yankee” Young.

“Absent from the body, and present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8