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James Earl Young

James Earl Young of Mathews, MO passed away at Evelyn House Hospice in Creve Coeur, MO on December 6th 2021, he was 67 years old.  “Jim” was born on November 1st 1954 in Sikeston, MO to his loving parents Adrian and Jessie Young.  Jim was the second of three children that would fill out the Young household.

Jim received his elementary and high school education in Sikeston, he later lived in Parma, Dexter, and most recently Mathews, Missouri.  He called Southeast Missouri his home for all 67 years.  He worked most of his life in the plumbing and HVAC trades prior to taking the reins of Throwers Shoe Repair in downtown Sikeston.  Jim finished out his working years at DeCota Electric’s Poplar Bluff location.  He was active with scouting for many years and loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, and woodworking.  

As a young man, Jim married Wanda Tuttleton of Parma, with whom he fathered two children.  Later in life he married Sharon Kirby of Sikeston, with whom he remained until her death.  Lastly, Jim was fortunate to have Lisa Young as his wife and partner until his passing.  Jim is survived by his children Chris and Grace, his sisters Theresa and Lynda, and many other family members and friends.

11 Comments

  1. Grace Y. on December 10, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Love you dad!! ❤️❤️



  2. Billy Brown on December 10, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    Really good to see the joy of my Brother Jim’s life.Love and miss you,and no matter how long it had been since we saw each other when we would get together it was like time hadn’t passed and we were as close as ever…..



  3. Chris Young on December 10, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Love and miss you dad!!



  4. The world was a better place for having you on December 10, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Lynda Young



  5. Amy Wilson on December 10, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    Love and miss you Jim. You were always coming up with something to laugh about or to pick at. Seemed like you knew a little bit about everything and were always willing to teach anyone wanting to learn. Thank you for being a part of my life and for being a good husband and friend to my mom, she really needed you and you were her friend to a T.. We were lucky to have you in our lives… YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED!



  6. Kathy winnett on December 10, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    My heart goes out to you all. He was a wonderful part of our family, we always thought a lot of him. I’m here if y’all ever want to talk. Love you both!!!



  7. Joel Silverie on December 10, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    Love you Jim. I will miss you… dad.



  8. Randy Elmo Jackson on December 25, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    I will never forget you Jim you will be one of the best friend a person could ever ask for I will miss you dearly good bye old friend your old friend Elmo Jackson



  9. Grace on December 25, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    Merry Christmas dad! ❤️



  10. Grace Y on February 16, 2022 at 8:17 pm

    Miss you. ❤️ Hard to believe it’s been this long.



  11. Grace young on February 27, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    Hey Dad, just me. Miss you. ❤️



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