Mr. James Marshall Young Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

After a courageous battle with cancer, Mr. James Marshall Young, 66, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017, surrounded by his family. The only child of the late James L. “Bud” Young and Ruth Marshall Young, James was born in West Point on February 1, 1951. He graduated from West Point High School in 1969, received his associate’s degree from East Mississippi Community College and attended Mississippi State University, where he studied drafting and design. James married Rita Haughton on August 1, 1976, in West Point, where the two later raised their sons, Stephen and Jesse. A talented carpenter, James made his profession in construction. He recently retired from Clark Construction as a Superintendent responsible for many a Walmart in the Southeast and also enjoyed a long career with Building Service Company of West Point. An avid fan of Mississippi State, James took a special pride in the numerous buildings he had a hand in constructing and renovating on the college’s campus. In addition to his work, he enjoyed watching sports, tinkering on his Jeep, and relaxing with friends. In the last two years, he enjoyed the title of “Pepaw” and always had room in his recliner to share with his grandson Karter. A man of few words, James had his own special way with the ones he shared--always honest and often likely to garner a good laugh. A Memorial Service will be on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10:00AM at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Una, with Brother Steve Lampkin officiating. James is survived by his wife, Rita; two sons, Stephen Young (Betsy) and Jesse Young (Meagan); and grandson Karter, all of West Point. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Clark, Chris Fox, Bob Harrell, Bill Haughton, Tyrone Haughton, Johnny Jernigan, Durwood Ware, Gailon Young, Past and Present Employees of Clark Construction, Dr. Nikolaus Myriounis, and the Nurses and Staff of the Cancer Care Center of Starkville. “We are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, C/O Mr. Dennis Moon 7259 Brand-Una Road, Prairie, MS 39756. Visitation will be Wednesday at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point from 5:00 to 7:00. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mr. James Marshall Young

February 1, 1951 - November 13, 2017