James "Jimmy" Rhoderick Young

James “Jimmy” Rhoderick Young went to his heavenly home on January 23, at the age of 74, surrounded by loved ones who covered him with love and prayers.

James was born on November 25, 1951, in Delhi, Louisiana. He was born the first son of James Henry Young and Montez Lazell Young. As a life-long resident of Red River Parish, he went to school, worked, and enjoyed life with family and friends. He was legendary as a dragline operator and contractor, owning his own company. As a Police Jury member for District 3, he served his community dutifully for 20+ years. As a licensed pilot, he enjoyed flying his Cherokee for many years. As a fisherman, he could often be found fishing his favorite spots, Black Lake and Larto, where he had fished with his grandfather when he was a child. He loved deer hunting, rabbit hunting, and hog hunting with his dogs in the Black Lake Swamp. His hog hunting became famous and was shared through his publication Bayed Solid, as well as an annual event in Winnfield, Louisiana, known as Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trials. His Christian faith was a positive influence on untold numbers of those who met him, as he loved to share his love for Jesus with others. Family members and friends never doubted his love for them as he always made sure to tell them how much he loved them. A giant of a man, physically and spiritually, his presence here will be greatly missed.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Young and Montez Lazell Young; great grandson, Walker Rayce Young, all of Coushatta, and half-brother, Troy Ballard of Doyline, Louisiana.

James is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Gwen Snead Young ; sons, James “Bo” Young, Jr. (Linda), Shane Young (Tammy), Clint “Blue” Young (Hollie); daughter, Kasey Smith (Joey); stepson, Brodie Vines; grandsons, Britt Young, Hunter Young; granddaughters, Makayla Griffith, Montanna Layfield, Cardin Young, Hadlee Young; great grandsons, Kaden Young, Holt Young, Rhett Young, Parker Griffith; great granddaughters, Avie Young, Peyton Griffith, Juniper Young; brother, Mike Young (Melinda); and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family would like to thank Dr. Arnold Barz, Dr. Wyche Coleman, and Dr. Mindie Kavanaugh for their care through the years. The love, support, and prayers of his many friends are also greatly appreciated.

Services will be held at Open Door Fellowship, Coushatta, Louisiana, on Friday, January 30th at 1:00 PM, officiated by Bro. Collin Wimberly and Bro. Preston Young. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Graveside services will be at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Womack, Louisiana.

The pallbearers are James R. Young, Jr., Shane Young, Blue Young, Brodie Vines, Hunter Young, and Britt Young.

The honorary pallbearers are Joey Smith, Mike Young, Royce Young, Cole Young, Wesly Tucker, Lary Wimberly, J.R. Munn, Luther Buswell, Bill Griffin, Marty Weaver, Mark Cloud, Alvin Keith, Gerry Landry, Wilmer Davis, and Gary Brown.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, Louisiana.