Jack Maurice Young
Jack Maurice Young
1930-2014
Jack Maurice Young, 84 years old of Hopkins, Missouri, passed away on December 26, 2014, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Jack is survived by his wife, Hazel Young, sons, Randy Young of Clarinda, Iowa, Riley Young of Hopkins and daughter, Rdeana Thomas of Lebanon, Illinois. He is also survived by sisters, Barbara Sleep of Corning, Iowa, Helen Burrus of Kansas City, Missouri and numerous grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John Byron Young and Ladean Holaday-Young, his first wife, Twyla Wolverton-Young, son, Ricky Young, sister, Mary Rose and brothers, Glen, Marvin, Darrell and Donald Young.
From his birth on July 19, 1930 until his death, Jack was a well-known fixture of the Hopkins community. He worked as city water maintenance man and had his own backhoe business for several years. Whenever the need arose, townsfolk brave enough to venture out in inclement weather could see Jack busy repairing a city water main to restore service to the town. Farmers, alike, called upon Jack’s services for many years throughout the surrounding community. Jack was known for his infectious sense of humor, his giving nature, his work ethic, and his strength of character. Jack will be loved and missed by a great many whose lives he touched. He attended the First Baptist Church in Hopkins.
Jack was cremated and at his request there will be no memorial service.
