James Marvin “Butch” Young, 85, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away on September 14, 2019. He was born May 19, 1934 and hailed from Bluefield, West Virginia. He is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. James served over 40 years as a Merchant Marine engineer. He enjoyed North Carolina Panthers football, model trains, wood crafts and mechanics.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara; daughter Dawn Young of Lawrenceburg, TN; daughter, Tricia (John) Payne of Jamestown, NC; son, James (Sharleen) Young of Morrisville, NC; two grandchildren, William and Amelia; a brother, Edward (Susan) Kerr of Forrest Hill, W. VA.; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mona and Jerry Kerr; one son, Jay Young and one daughter, Cathy Young.
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 pm with funeral services to follow at 3:00 pm at the Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter.4600 Park Road, #250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com
