After growing up on a farm, Young got used to working hard, getting up early, thinking ahead, and being happy with few material things. After retiring, he keeps busy playing music with his band, working out, and helping his community organize festivals such as "Old Time Harvest Days."

Richard is a happy husband and father; he and his wife Judy have four children. The "Rusty Strings" country and gospel band he leads plays music for free in health care centers around town. Young is well liked in Chillicothe; his friends call him Dobe. He is young at heart.

Richard Young gets up at 4:30 a.m., and eats breakfast before going to the gym. He cares about his diet and prefers natural and healthy food.