James Porter Young

May 21, 1941 ~ January 24, 2025
Born in:
Yancey Co., NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
James Porter Young, 83, of Fletcher, NC, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
Born May 21, 1941 in Yancey County, Mr. Young was a son of the late John Porter Young and Susie Jackson Young. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jackie Bailey, Anita Adell and Milton Young.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Marilyn Robinson Young; children, James Gregory Young (Bianca), Diane Young Wilson, Kimberly Ann Young (Antoine), and Kevin Porter Young (Michelle); grandchildren, Bryce Hazel, Azura Gregory and Maria Taylor; bonus grandson, Colby Reagan; great-grandson, Zyheim Ponders; and sisters, Betty Ream and Carolyn Owens.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Swatzell officiating.
The family will greet friends one hour before the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Services
Memorial Service: February 1, 2025 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Kim and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love you!
Love you 🙏🏾
So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace J.P.
You were LOVED so very much! We will miss you terribly. Our love and prayers go out to all the family. Our earthly loss is Heavens gain 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your loss.
Blessings and Love to you All!
We love all of you.
Condolences from the Adell family!
John, Darlene and Tricia
Regina & Darran Neely
So Sorry for your loss. 🙏
Love Shica, Daniel Marley, Penny, Kenna, Nate, Jic and all of the Bailey family here in Chicago.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss JP.
Love,
Thomas and Wanda Lee
Harold Joyce and DJ Hazel