James Edward Young

August 27, 1939 - May 16, 2007

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Services:

  A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 10AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rudy C. Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:

  Viewing and Visitation will be Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 9AM - 10AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
  James Edward Young, 67, of Lexington Park, MD died May 16, 2007 at his residence. Born August 27, 1939 in Leonardtown, MD he was son of Joseph Oscar Holley of Lexington Park, MD and the late Mary Elizabeth Curtis Young. He was the loving husband of the late Blanche Adams Young whom he married in Leonardtown, MD on April 15, 1971. He is survived by his children; James D. Butler, James J. Young, Mary E. Young, Michael J. Young, Annie D. Young, Jermaine Young and Agnes M. Young, all of Lexington Park, MD, siblings; Mary Fluellen and Catherine Fenwick, both of Lexington Park, MD, Margie Buie of Sanford, NC, Agnes Brooks and Ann Moore, both of San Diego, CA, George Curtis, Jr. and Linda Green, both of of Phoenix, AZ, Joseph Curtis of Forestville, MD and Thomas Curtis of Lusby, MD and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his step-father George Curtis, Sr. A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, James was a graduate of Banneker High School and was employed with St. Mary's County as a laborer. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM with Rev. Rudy Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be John Maddox, George Biscoe, Ben Hebb, Danny Young, James Evans and James Barry. Honorary pallbearers will be Javonte Bonds, David Bonds and Bunny Bean.