James William Young, son of the late Ruth Moore Young and William Logan Young, was born on August 21, 1929 at Dexter, Missouri. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri on August 31, 2008, having attained the age of 79 years and 10 Days.
In August of 1953 at Piggott, Arkansas, James was united in marriage to Nila DeJournett, she preceded him in death on May 3, 2004. James was a member of Faith Community Church, he always prayed to get The Community of Ellington Cleaned up. James hobbies included working on lawn mowers and sitting in front of his apartment on Main Street. James greatest joy was spending time with his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents, William Logan and Ruth Young, his wife, Nila Young, one son, Bennie Young, Two Grandchildren, Staci Stout and Traci Vaughn Bass, Two Brothers, Henry and Jackie Young, One Sister, Naomi Young.
James is survived by Three Daughters, Linda Young of Dexter, Susan Young of East Prairie, MO., and DonaLena Bass of Ellington, MO., one son, Jimmy Dwayne Young of Dexter, MO. Two Brothers, Lindell Young of Florida and Glendal Young of Flint, Michigan, Three Sisters, Norma Willis of Lapeer, Michigan, Dixie Bishop of Flint, Michigan, and Brenda Lanning if Flint, Michigan. James is also survived by Four Grandchildren, Brian, Christina, Heather and Jimmy, Nine Great Grandchildren, Chelsie, Zackery, Makayla, McKenzie, Felicity, Michah, Melanie, Gracie, and Jacob. James will be sadly missed by a host of other family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation Tuesday Sept. 2, from 4 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services Wed Sept. 3 At 11 A.M. At McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc.
Ministers: Bro. Bruce Tremaine Assisted By Bro. Tim Tipton
Pallbearers: Jimmy Revels, Brian Bass, Zachary Patrick, Brian Ladyman, Lance Tremaine, and Ray Nanny.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc.