John Ray Young Jr.
October 12, 1923 ~ August 17, 2011
John Ray Young, Jr., 87, Mooresville, passed away at his farm on Wednesday morning, August 17, 2011.
Ray was a retired contractor, land developer, farmer, and school bus driver. He was a 50-year member of the Mooresville Masonic Lodge #78 and a member of the Elks Lodge in Plainfield. In addition, he was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Helen June (Crews) Young; three children, Mike Young (Donna), Linda Young, and Marcia Luken (Tom); three grandchildren, Johnathan Young, Jessyca Young, and Nicole Higgins (David); two great grandchildren, Grace and Tommy Higgins.
A private family service will be held at the family farm at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Well John, we go back a lot of years. I will not forget your kindness. Kaye Don Haught
The Young Family. We The Zielska, Covey family were so sadden to hear of death of Ray. From a small child I always heard of the Young family. As my parents were also farmers in Madison Township.. Back in those days farmers were always there to led a helping hand to anyone who needed it! And a hand shake to seal the deal is all that was needed.Those are the days our children need to live by. Your family was well respected and always will be! May God bless all of you! The Zielska Family, Steve and Susie Covey we
To the Young family, I grew up across the road from your farm and knew almost all of the family. I watched Ray plow and disc and combine the fields. I thought he was a giant, and you know he was. How many times he would stop and talk to Grandpa or Dad was countless.Great Democrat and the one thing that we all knew you could hear him coming. Mike Wright
Linda–so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Dianna Grindean
To the family, Ray was a great role model as I grew up in Mooresville. He made going to bed at 9PM cool. Vicki and I will pray for you. John ad Vicki Roberson
Mike and Linda, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. One measure of a man are his offspring…and by that measure, through the two of you and your family, he has left a good accounting of himself during his life. God bless you and comfort you all.
Linda, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I want you to know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless. Dottie (Morphew) Christopher
We send our deepest sympathies to you all. Steve, Yvonne, and Mary Lou Johnson and families
My sympathy to all of you. I remember spending time there, with Linda….one of my friends in high school. I always remember trying to argue politics with Ray (I’m a Republican) and his sense of humor. I enjoyed Helen June, as sweet as her sister Rosie…and Ray as boistrous as she was sweet. Thinking of him puts a smile on my face and I am sorry for your loss. Pam Keith Pearson
Marsha, Mike and Linda: This is Kathy Hodges Brownell, who now lives in Northern New York. I remember your father had a curious and very interesting laugh. I also remember how fond he was of your mother and all of you. He loved his ponds around his farm. He was a dear friend to our own father, Earl F. Hodges, of Waverly, a fellow farmer…who farmed the old fashioned way, with an old M tractor, not air conditioned and no surround sound stereo! My heart goes out to all of you. God Bless You in this Time of Sorrow. Kathy (Kathryn) Hodges Brownell and Dan Brownell, Sara and Jonathan
To Helen Jean and all of Ray’s family: Ray was one of a kind! As we go through life there are but a few people who cross our paths that truly have an impact such that we will always remember them; some for good some for bad. Ray was by far a good one! When he would come into the office he alway ask how I was doing, put his arm around me and give a hug. I will sorely miss him and will never forget that special, unique, one of a kind Character that brings a smile when we think of him. Ross Holloway
The YOUNG family had the first color television that I had seen. They had a nice home, and Lynda and Marcia shared a bedroom with TWO walk-in closets. My sister, Susan and I took turns spending the night with the YOUNG daughters. Mike was older, and he was usually out helping his dad. When my father passed away in 1996, Ray Young was at the visitation hours and proudly ‘dropped trou’ to show us the scar under his overalls. Ray had hip replacement surgery sometime in 1996. Mr. Young was a HOOT, which is where Marcia got her personality. Marcia and Lynda went to Purdue and were in the same sorority as my sister, Suzy (Susan, or Sue). One of the best memories is when Ray had a hog roast or sausage stuffing party… just for the guys. This was sometime around 1972. There was a little beer at the party. Oh no!! Cyndy (Hodges) Shreffler, Troy, Ohio Email Shreffler2 at aol dot com.
The lab at st Francis Hospiptal/Mooresville, is saddened to hear of the passing of Ray. We enjoyed talking to Ray when he was a patient of ours. He will be saddly missed and our hearts and prayers are with youall in your grief. George Nichols, Tabetha Taylor and Lora Stone.
Dear Johnathan and Family, I was upset to hear about the passing of Ray otherwise known as ‘The Democrat’. I really enjoyed visiting with him in the shop. He is one of the few of my fathers friends I really had fun visiting. Very fond memories indeed. I remember the year he combined for dad. He carried a shotgun with him to hunt deer as he worked. I particularly remember his award winning tomatoes he is known for. Sincerely, Christopher T. Conner Las Vegas, NV