October 28, 2019
James Forrest Young age 57, better known as “F” passed away Sunday October 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1961 to his parents the late, Forrest Conger & Nettie Alice Vanhooser Young. He was a truck driver for the DeKalb Co. Highway Department and attended Smithville Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters: Teresa Ann Young Cowen, Mary Jane Bretz & Sonya Renea Young Clark. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday October 30, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jim Moore officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 3 PM until 8 PM and Wednesday 11:AM until the time of service at 3 PM. Survivors include: Brother: Richard (Lesia) Young of Smithville; Nephews: Chris (Heather) Young, Aaron Estes, Daniel Stanley, Joey (Tracey) Cowen; Nieces: Allison Gail Young, Anna Cherry, Amanda Young, Randi Renea Dossett, Mary Alice Bretz; Great-nephews: Denton Young, Dalton Cherry, Caden Cherry, Bralen Rice, Caloeb Bretz, Zayden Dossett, Parker Cowen; Great-nieces: Trinity Young, Tatem Estes, Laylen Rice, LeAnna Cherry; Brother-in-law: Randy Cowen; 3 Half-sisters: Sammie Frazier, Brenda McBride & Elizabeth Smith. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.