Johnny "Jy" Young

Johnny "Jy" Young obituary, Morristown, TN

Johnny "Jy" Young

Johnny Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dockery-Senter Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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by DFH Inc. on 02/08/24 He is preceded in death by wife Gladys Young, Mother, Opal Knight, Father, JW Proffitt. Grandparents, Patrick and Josie Young.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memories three daughters; Tara, Latoya, Kesha. Sisters, Kathy Luttrell, Sherry(Johnny) Kyle, One Brother Eddie Knight, half sisters Joy & Jackie Proffitt. Half brother Jimmy Proffitt. One grandson Dareke, One granddaughter Chyann, Great grand children Amaree, Jasiell, Zhyann of Morristown. A host of host of nieces, cousins and friends.
Home Going Services at Dockery - Senter Funeral Home Sunday, February 11, 2024 4:00PM. Family and Friends visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Dr. Rev. William P. Butler officiating.
Johnny "JY" Young 76, resided at Heritage Nursing Home passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 after a lingering illness. He was saved and attended Rock of Ages Baptist Church and sung in the Choir until a massive stroke took his voice and damaged his vocal cords. He never spoke or sung again. He served in the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by wife Gladys Young, Mother, Opal Knight, Father, JW Proffitt. Grandparents, Patrick and Josie Young.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memories three daughters; Tara, Latoya, Kesha. Sisters, Kathy Luttrell, Sherry(Johnny) Kyle, One Brother Eddie Knight, half sisters Joy & Jackie Proffitt. Half brother Jimmy Proffitt. One grandson Dareke, One granddaughter Chyann, Great grand children Amaree, Jasiell, Zhyann of Morristown. A host of host of nieces, cousins and friends.
Home Going Services at Dockery - Senter Funeral Home Sunday, February 11, 2024 4:00PM. Family and Friends visitation from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Dr. Rev. William P. Butler officiating.
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