James Forrest Young, better known as “F”, age 57, of Smithville passed away Sunday October 27, 2019 at his residence.

He was born November 2, 1961 to his parents the late, Forrest Conger and Nettie Alice Vanhooser Young.

He was a truck driver for the DeKalb County Highway Department and attended Smithville Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Teresa Ann Young Cowen, Mary Jane Bretz and Sonya Renea Young Clark.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jim Moore officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

Survivors include: brother: Richard (Lesia) Young of Smithville; nephews. Chris (Heather) Young, Aaron Estes, Daniel Stanley, Joey (Tracey) Cowen; nieces, Allison Gail Young, Anna Cherry, Amanda Young, Randi Renea Dossett, Mary Alice Bretz; Great-nephews: Denton Young, Dalton Cherry, Caden Cherry, Bralen Rice, Caloeb Bretz, Zayden Dossett, Parker Cowen; great-nieces, Trinity Young, Tatem Estes, Laylen Rice, LeAnna Cherry; brother-in-law; Randy Cowen; three half-sisters: Sammie Frazier, Brenda McBride and Elizabeth Smith.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jim Moore officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Richard Young, Chris Young, Gary Anderson, Caleb Bretz, Ernie Boulden, Aaron Estes, Joey Cowen, and Daniel Stanley.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

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