James Randolph Young Sr. born October 6, 1935 to Clyde and Ruth Young in Greenville, South Carolina died March 27, 2015 in Mesquite, Texas at the age of 79 years old. He was preceded in death by wife of 53 years, Delores Jane Read Young, one son, James David Young, one brother Willie Robert Young, Mother-in-law Dorcus Read, Father-in-law C. Stanley Read. He is survived by two daughters Brenda Gail Lowery of Weatherford, Texas, Sandra Joy Young of Mesquite, Texas, one son J.R. Young Jr. of Houston, Texas, one grandson, Benjamin Kyle Stewart of Mesquite, Texas one sister, Vivian Louise Hare of Mauldin, South Carolina and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers and donations, give to the American Heart Association, Scottish Rite Hospital, and/or American Cancer Society.