Mr. James Dexter Young, 76, a lifelong resident of Branford, FL passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, surrounded by his family in the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL after an extended illness. He is the son of Margie Cannon Young and the late James Owen Young and was preceded in death by two brothers Willie Ray and Danny Young and one sister Mary Jo Adkins. James was of the Baptist faith and a member of Ephesus Advent Christian Church in Branford, FL. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending hours with his family.

Mr. James is survived by his wife of fifty-six years Patricia "Pat" Young Branford, FL his mother Margie Cannon Young, Branford, FL and four sons Ray (Kim), Robert (Lori), Ronald (Jeannie), and Ryan (Stacy) Young all of Branford, FL; two brothers Bruce Young, Branford, Eugene Young (Rita) Lake City, FL; two sisters Wanda Hart (Hyman) Mayo, FL; and Peggy Rickett (Ramine) Branford, FL. nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of extended grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. James will be conducted Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Stevie Harris officiating and Pastor Jim Hurst assisting. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery in Branford, FL. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. 3596 South US Hwy 441 Lake City, FL 32056. Please sign the online guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com