Alfred Yough Jr.
Alfred Leonard Yough Jr., formerly of Saxonburg, was born Oct. 21, 1951. “Butch” went home to our Father on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Bonnie (Stull) Yough; and his sons, Todd (Melissa) Yough of Spring, Texas, Nathan (Christina) Yough of Huntsville, Texas, and Cole Yough of Austin, Texas.
He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tomball, Texas, and a member in good standing of the Sunset Lodge 438 of Louisiana. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.Butch was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, having served his country for 23 years, and had received letters of commendation from every duty station he occupied. He spent four months in Vietnam, delivering oxygen to Da Nang during the war.In civilian life, he had obtained the highest office an adult leader can receive in Scouting, the Wood Badge, and spent many years mentoring boys in Scouting. He also coached every sport his sons were involved in.In 1998, he ventured out and started his own company with the knowledge he obtained in the Navy. He named it Tonatco Cryogenics after his three sons, saying they were the three best things to happen to him.Along with his family, it was his pride and joy, mainly because it gave him the opportunity to see most of his family every day. He was so proud of his sons, but delighted in being “Grandad” to Jake (Hailey), Julia (Shawn), McKenzie, Tanner and Tripp. He also earned the name “Great Grandad” to Oliver, Lilah, Amelia, Avery and Emma. They all filled his world with joy, and he could be seen at any event they were involved in.Back in Western Pennsylvania, he is survived by his brother, James (Betty) Yough; his sister-in-law, Barb Thrower; his brothers-in-law, Robert Stull and Barry Joe Stull of Portland, Ore.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.Going before him were his mother and father, Evelyn (Foust) Yough and Alfred L. Yough Sr.; his brother, John (Jack) Yough; his sister-in-law, Charlotte; and one nephew, David Yough.YOUGH — Service dates and times for Alfred Leonard “Butch” Yough Jr., who died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, will be posted when available.A memorial service will be held in January 2022.Arrangements are under the direction of Addison Funeral Home, 18630 Kuykendahl Spring, Texas.Please visit www.addisonfuneralhomes.com.
