Hundreds of endowment donors provide student scholarships in perpetuity through their generosity to Lone Star College Foundation. Chris Young passed away in April 2025, but his immense legacy lives on through the Chris Young Memorial Endowment. In honor of Young turning his lifelong passion for learning and exploring into teaching others, this endowment supports the Inspection Technology program at LSC-Kingwood and other workforce programs housed at LSC-East Aldine Center.

“Lone Star College Foundation is extremely honored to celebrate Mr. Young’s life and legacy through this endowment,” said Susan Summers, CFRE, LSC Foundation director, Donor Relations. “The Chris Young Memorial Endowment is a meaningful way to recognize the impact he had on his students and his commitment to paying it forward as an instructor dedicated to training the future workforce.”

Young was hired as an adjunct welding and metallurgy instructor at LSC-East Aldine Center in 2018 and soon transitioned into a full-time professor and lead director for the Inspection Technology program.

“The seven years Chris spent leading Lone Star College System’s Inspection Technology program were the happiest years of his professional life,” said Vicki and Bob Harvey, Young’s sister and brother-in-law. “He loved helping students overcome their challenges and training them for a lucrative career.”

After graduating from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1973, Young enrolled at Texas A&M University; however, he struggled to find his footing. During one of several breaks from college, he worked at a shipyard in Port Arthur, where he developed an interest in metals and metallurgy. Young returned to Texas A&M and, in 1982, earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with a focus on metallurgy. With his degree in hand, he worked for Caporal Forging, Davis Power, and, notably, Radio Shack, but something was missing.

Young originally planned to enroll in the welding program at LSC-North Harris, but his manufacturing and training experience led to his hire as an adjunct welding metallurgy instructor. He used his expertise and past challenges to connect with students and guide them through obstacles.

“Professor Young brought remarkable passion and dedication to our campus,” said Reyna Tippetts, LSC-East Aldine Center dean. “He understood our students and met them with patience, encouragement, and genuine care. His leadership strengthened our Inspection Technology program, and his belief in every student helped transform lives. We are profoundly grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.”

To learn more about LSC Foundation or to donate to the Chris Young Memorial Endowment, visit LoneStar.edu/Giving.