James R. "Rickey" Young's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2026 in West Monroe, Louisiana

James R. "Rickey" Young

January 3, 1947 - October 19, 2026 (79 years old)

West Monroe, Louisiana

James R. "Rickey" Young's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2026 in West Monroe, Louisiana

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James R. "Rickey" Young

January 3, 1947 - October 19, 2026 (79 years old)

West Monroe, Louisiana

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James R. Young Obituary

James R. Young of West Monroe, Louisiana passed away on October 19, 2026. James R., born on January 3, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James R. Young to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Otis Young and Audra Young; his daughter Dewana Lynn Young; and his siblings, Eloyce Garr (Robert) and Glenn Young (Jean).

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Young; his son Jeff Young (Diana); his grandchildren, Alex Young, Jake Young, Ellie Young and Haleigh Poole (Zachary); his great grandchild Rileigh Poole; and his sister Jennifer Young.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Southern Funeral Home (202 E Lafayette St, Winnfield, LA 71483). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at the Sikes Baptist Church Cemetery (4792 LA-499, Sikes, LA 71473).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Funeral Homes



Thu

Oct 22

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Southern Funeral Home
202 E Lafayette St, Winnfield, LA 71483

Fri

Oct 23

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Southern Funeral Home
202 E Lafayette St, Winnfield, LA 71483

Fri

Oct 23

Burial

Sikes Baptist Church Cemetery
4792 LA-499, Sikes, LA 71473

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