James Porter Young

james 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

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  1. My sincere condolences, prayers and love to the Young family. I am so sorry about your loss.
    Love you 🙏🏾

  2. 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 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

  3. To the Young Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your loss.
    Blessings and Love to you All!

  4. Sending our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our heart goes out to your family , and we wish you nothing but comfort and strength. JP was my grandfather’s Earl’s best friend and stood by him til the end! I know they are together once again telling “hunting stories”.

  5. To the Young Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your strength during this difficult time. God Bless and love to you all.

    Regina & Darran Neely

  6. Heaven has gained a bright and shining star. May you rest in eternal paradise Uncle JP.
    Love Shica, Daniel Marley, Penny, Kenna, Nate, Jic and all of the Bailey family here in Chicago.

  7. TO MY BEAUTIFUL AND BLESSED COUSINS, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I WILL KEEP EACH ONE OF YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WE LOVE YOU DEEPLY, ALISHA, COUSIN MARY HELEN AND CHARLENE ,RODNEY

  8. One of the best he will be missed by everyone who knew him. I will miss him we shared some of the Best Memories rather playing softball or just visiting.
    Harold Joyce and DJ Hazel


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