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James O. Young

James O. Young, 86, of Huntington, IN, died Friday, May 19, 2017, at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Young worked as a machinist with Kellwood Manufacturing, in Spencer County, WV, for 46 years. He attended the Huntington First Church of the Nazarene and was a former member of the Spencer Baptist Temple, where he served as a deacon and choir member.

He was born July 31, 1930, to Romeo and Estelle Starcher Young. He married Betty Brickman on Dec. 5, 1958, in West Virginia, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 2017.

Survivors include a daughter, Marti (Bruce) Evans, of Huntington, and two grandsons, Brett Evans and Drew Evans, both of Huntington.

Calling is Monday, May 22, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, in Huntington. A service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 4 p.m., with calling one hour prior to the service. Rev. Gene Vickery will officiate. Interment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery, Huntington County.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Huntington First Church of the Nazarene in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.

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