Mr. Jim Young, age 87 of Springville, Tennessee passed away at AHC - Paris on Monday, January 2, 2023. His private family graveside service will be held at Poplar Grove Cemetery with family to officiate and burial will follow. Visitation with the family is scheduled from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Jim R. Young was born April 22, 1935, in Bardwell, Kentucky to the late Paul Young and the late Geneva Wilson Young. He married his college sweetheart, Marilyn Hancock Young on March 15, 1957, and she preceded him in death on November 23, 2017. Jim is survived by his daughter, Jo (Tim) Burrus of Camden; grandchildren, Blake (Rachel) Burrus, Will (Meredith) Burrus, Alyx (Landon) Prather; J.R. (Brandi Cox), Zeb (Rose Leach), Chance (Gretchen), Little Jim (Taylor), and Woodrow Young (Hannah Gwaltney); great-grandchildren, Paislee Jane, Augustus Anthony, Hattie Jean, Dottie Gray, Ripp Ray, and Annabelle Rose; and his daughter-in-law, Pamela Young of Springville. Besides his parents and wife, Mr. Young is also preceded in death by his son, Tony Young, preceded, August 1, 2022, and by his brother, Wilson Young. Mr. Young was a longtime member and lay leader at Poplar Grove Methodist Church. Jim was a UTM graduate, where he played basketball. His biggest fan was a cheerleader, Marilyn who he later married. The family requests that memorials be made to Poplar Grove Methodist Church, 1495 Poplar Grove Rd., Springville, TN 38256. Private Family Service Poplar Grove Cemetery Thursday, January 5, 2023 1495 Poplar Grove Road Springville, Tennessee 38256

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at McEvoy Funeral Home.

The family requests that memorials be made to: Poplar Grove Methodist Church, 1495 Poplar Grove Rd., Springville, TN 38256.