John Ray Young Jr.

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.