James “Jim” Cornelius Young, 72, passed away Oct. 1, 2023, in Sparta, after a long illness;
Jim was born April 13, 1951, in Sparta, to John C. and Nancy Mae Knowles Young.
He served in the Army as a Military Policeman in Vietnam, 1970-1972. He worked in the tire industry in Akron, Ohio, and the HVAC industry, in Cookeville, until he gladly retired.
In his youth, Jim loved to play baseball. He remained an avid sports fan, though he traded his bat for puns when he had children. He was a devoted family man; his proudest roles were those of a father and grandfather, though his heart had plenty of space for everyone in his large family. He enjoyed tending to his garden and making a kick-a** muscadine wine. While his wine will be missed at family celebrations, his smiling face and razor wit will be missed every day.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Nancy Mae Knowles Young; his brothers, Barney, Bobby, Donal, Raymond, Charles Young; and his sisters, Vera England and Louise Koneda.
Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Cheryl Young; his daughters, Cara (Matt) Young-Martin, Halee (Brandon) Roberts; his two grandchildren, Zoy, Zetta; and his sisters, Mary Young and Ellnora Gray.
Please join us in celebrating Jim’s life, 2-5 p.m., Oct. 15, 2023, at the Young Family Homestead, on Gum Spring Mountain, in Sparta.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
