James Mitchell Young

James Mitchell Young, 80, of White Oak, Texas passed away June 1, 2023 at Christus Medical Center in Longview, Texas. Hew as born in Pittsburg, on September 19, 1942 to father Mitchell Young and mother Inez Hobbs White. He attended Pittsburg ISD and graduated from PHS in 1961, served in the US Navy, and earned many college degrees. He worked in the Civil Service for the military for most of his career until retiring in Virginia. In 2018, he moved to White Oak where he was able to re-establish contact with some of his High School classmates, took trips to visit many people who he had met and worked with throughout his career, and joined a Silver Sneakers class at Anytime Fitness in White Oak where he met a lot of new friends.

James is survived by: David and Ina Bell; Rick and Sandra White; Karen, Jared, Nicholas and Lucas Marrero; Geneva Laird Combest, a Special Friend.

James also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends.

James’ remains and US Navy Military marker will be placed at the foot of his mother’s grave, Dorothy Inez White, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg.