Jesse Earl Young, 83, of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born Oct. 24, 1942, in De Queen, Ark., the son of the late Oscar and Maggie Mignon Mills Young.
Mr. Young was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a longtime Scrapper Band Booster, a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader, and a lifelong Razorback fan. Jesse was a proud United States Marine serving from 1964 to 1967. During his career he was employed for 40 years with Tyson Foods. He also had the honor of receiving the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award in 1993.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 62 years, Sharyn Young of Nashville; two sons David Young of Nashville, Mark Young of North Little Rock, and one grandson, Adam Byers, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, June 25, at Redmen Cemetery in De Queen, with James Jamison officiating, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.
