James R. "L. J." Young

Mr. Young was a welder and worked in the powerhouse at the Paper Mill for more than 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, boat racing, and any sport or anything to do with the woods. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church and served his country with the Marines.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Young of Lufkin; sons, Wes Young of Livingston and Douglas Young of Lufkin; stepfather, Earl "Bo" McDuffie; daughter and son-in-law, Angela R. and David Jones of Big Sandy; grandchildren, Caleb, Christa, Corban, and Caden Jones and Dane and Oran Young; daughter-in-law, Leslie Young; special friend, Jerri LeBlanc; half-sister, Elizabeth Smith; niece, Tracey Beathard; nephews, Brandall and Blake Beathard; and numerous other family members and friends.

Mr. Young was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Wanda Walker; and granddaughter, Marina Young.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Smith, Sam Johnson, Caleb Jones, Dane Young, Blake Beathard and Brandall Beathard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Johnson, Sr., and Gerald Richson.

Services for Mr. Young will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Sims/Rocky Hill Cemetery

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home