James L. Young Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James L. Young Sr. of Charlotte, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 25, 2026 at the age of 59. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sammy Lee Young Sr. and Sadie Bell Young (Washington); and his siblings, Robert Young, Preston Young, Bobbie Sloan, Reatha Y. Knighton, Evelyn Grant, Alice Pearl Mangum, Zada L. Gonsan, Geraldine C. McDowell and Sandra Elaine Hardin.
He is survived by: his wife Tina Marie Gaddy Young; his children, Janel Latrice Young and James Lyndale Young Jr.; his grandchildren, Dashawn Boler, Jayen Young, Promise Young, Nivia Young and Aleah Young; his siblings, Atyeb Al (Martha), Glenda Carithers (Clarence), Lola Reese (Don), Samuel Young Jr., Ross Young (Cindy) and Marvin Young; his siblings-in-law, Patricia Young, Edna Johnson (Napoleon), Cora Little (Alexander), Paul Gaddy (Ivey) and Peter Gaddy; his nieces, Lauren Sifford and Gina Royal; and his friend Darius "Peewee" Culp. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
