Jimmy Ray Young Obituary (1954

Jimmy Ray Young, age 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. He leaves behind his loving wife, Brenda Young; two children, James Young & fiancée Courtney, Melissa Grasch & husband Tyler, all of Louisville, KY; three siblings, Herbert Harris & wife Beverly of Dalton, GA, Ben Joe Harris & wife Janie of Lenoir City, TN, Chester Harris of Dalton, GA; four grandchildren, Xavier, Evalynn, Peyton, Jackson; several nieces and nephews who he loved dearly, plus a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Young and Hasilean Scott Harris; and by two siblings, Charles Louis Young and Linda Gail Probst. Jimmy was a retired security guard for Churchill Downs where he was a dedicated employee for more than 20 years. He was a believer in Jesus Christ, and was a proud father and grandfather. He was a passionate fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Reds. He also was a student of American history. Jimmy was a loyal, honest family man who left a genuine impression on each person he touched with his kindness and sincerity. A memorial service for Jimmy Ray Young will be held at the Harvest Baptist Church, 9205 Brown Austin Rd, Fairdale, KY on February 26th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.