With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Porter Young of Columbus, Mississippi, born in Houston, Mississippi, who passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Porter Young to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wade Young and Lillian Aven Young. He is survived by : his wife Mary Trim Young; his daughters, Robin Shepherd (Kenny) and Kelli Andrews (Josh); and his grandchildren, Emily Shepherd, Cooper Shepherd, Eli Andrews and Lily Andrews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 21st 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lowndes Funeral Home (1131 Lehmberg Rd, Columbus, MS 39702). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 21st 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel (1131 Lehmberg Rd, Columbus, MS 39702).

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and Shriners Hospital for Children, 815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory