James C. Young (22 Dec 1950 - 29 Jun 1998) Obituary

James C. Young (22 Dec 1950 - 29 Jun 1998) attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James C. Young (22 Dec 1950 - 29 Jun 1998).

Graduation Year	Class of 1969
Date of Passing	Jun 29, 1998
About	James "Jim" C. Young, formerly of Springfield, MO., was born Dec. 22, 1950 and died June 29, 1998 in Bakersfield, Calif. Jim trusted in the Lord in December of 1960 at the old High Street Baptist Church. He joined the army in 1967 [?], serving two terms in Vietnam as a Military Policeman. He was awarded a purple heart and was discharged in 1975 after a disabling parachute ump. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Young, in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Teri; a daughter, Jamie, and her mother, Cindie; his mother and step-father, Elzie and Frances (Young) Shaffer; a sister, Linda Hodges; two brothers, Ray and Joe Young, and their families; a step-sister, Donna Anderson; a step-brother, Danny Shaffer; and many other family members and friends. Military services and burial will be in Point Loma, Calif. "I know your life on earth was troubled-- only you could know the pain; Weren't afraid to face the Devil; You were no stranger to the rain. Go rest high on that mountain, - Son, your work on earth is done, - Go to heaven a shouting, - Love for the Father and the Son." (Words by Vince Gill) We love you, "Joy comes in the morning" Mom. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the Music Department at High Street Baptist Church. [Spfd News Leader dated July 01, 1998; SSDI]