Gary Joseph Younger, age 29, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in a car accident near Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Gary was born June 17, 1986 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Frank and Mary (Knehr) Younger. Gary graduated from Hays High School in 2004 and earned both his bachelor and master’s degrees in history from Fort Hays State University.

He was currently working on his PhD from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Gary spent the 2014/2015 school year studying History in Korea.

Gary was a huge blessing and surprise for his parents. He was an incredible son who died with his mother. He is survived by his father and numerous extended family members and friends.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 30, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Kansas with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm with a combined vigil and rosary service at 6:30 pm all at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601

Memorial donations may be made in Gary’s name to the Hays Public Library.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]