Upcoming Events
Dec
4
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Harp Funeral Home
572 South Main Street P.O. Box 26, Jellico, TN 37762
Send FlowersDec
5
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Harp Funeral Home
572 South Main Street P.O. Box 26, Jellico, TN 37762
Send FlowersServices provided by
Harp Funeral Home - JellicoOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.
Jack Young Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Age 82 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born June 20, 1943, Kentucky Hill (Jellico, Kentucky). He served on the Jellico Fire Department & Jellico Rescue Squad for 63 years. He was the Captain of the Fire Department for 52 years.
Jack is preceded in death by:
Daughter: Melissa Ann Young
Great Granddaughters: Ellynor Fayth Thompson, Gabrielle Matthews
Parents: Charlie & Maude (Moss) Young
Brothers: Earnest Lewis, Woody Young, Charles Young
Sisters: Bonnie Lewis, Jenny Herron
Father & Mother-in-law: Luther & Victoria Anthony
He is survived by:
Wife: Norma Jean Young of Jellico
Daughters: Vicky Wilson & husband Larry of Jellico, Regina Hicks & husband Kenny of Corbin, Kentucky
Grandchildren: Andrew Young of Jellico, Anthony Meredith & wife Jennifer of Williamsburg, Kendra Hicks Thompson & husband Curtis of North Myrtle Beach, Austin Wilson & wife Felicia of Jellico, John Wilson of Camden, TN, Jaron Wilson & wife Ashley of Toledo, Ohio
Great Grandchildren: Jaxon, Cooper, Ryleigh & Olivia Meredith of Williamsburg, KY., Ashlynn, Brody, Avery Young of Jellico, TN., Kayce Layne Thompson of North Myrtle Beach, Skyler Griffith & wife Kaity of Williamsburg, Andrew Griffith & wife Sydney of London, KY., Jaden Mathews, Jordon Griffith both of Williamsburg, Zander Wilson of Toledo, OH., Kendall Moody of Knoxville, TN.
Great-Great Grandchildren: Mya & Tatum Griffith of Williamsburg, Rome Griffith of London, KY
Sister: June Bowery of OH.
Sister-in-law: Betty Lewis of OH.
Bonus Children: Paige Deuel Stroud, Crystal Deuel, Nancy Leach Rookard, Natasha Bruce Blair
A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.
The family will receive friends: 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, December 04, 2025, Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, December 05, 2025, Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Officiating: Rev. Larry Angel, Rev. Wayne Barton & Rev. Mike Douglas
Burial: to follow in the Douglas Cemetery (Wooldridge Community)
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jack Leon Young, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
572 South Main Street P.O. Box 26, Jellico, TN 37762
Make a Donation
in Jack Young's name
People and places connected with Jack
Recent Obituaries
How to support Jack's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Jack Young's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Dec
4
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Harp Funeral Home
572 South Main Street P.O. Box 26, Jellico, TN 37762
Send FlowersDec
5
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Harp Funeral Home
572 South Main Street P.O. Box 26, Jellico, TN 37762
Send FlowersServices provided by
Harp Funeral Home - JellicoOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.