James Allen "Old Man" Young, Sr., 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on November 30, 1935 in Madisonville, KY to the late Lillian and Ernest Young. James retired as a construction foreman with Star Construction and attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed bowling, watching westerns and loved to watch his grandson race cars.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Young; daughters, Charlotte Young and Janet Cooper; sisters, Ruth Galloway, Willa Lee Todd and Willa Dean Pentecost; and granddaughter, Porsha Duncan.

Survivors include his companion for thirty-five years, Grethel Harris of Madisonville; sons, James A. Young, Jr. and wife, Katrina of Nortonville, KY, Thomas A. Young of French Lick, IN and Terry W. Young and wife, Linda of Nebo, KY; daughters, Norma Hancock and husband, David of Madisonville and Stacy Coleman of Manitou, KY; brothers, Bud A. Young and wife, Nelda and Ernest E. Young both of Madisonville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Chuck Evans officiating. Burial to follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday and from Noon until the funeral hour Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Terry Young, Tony Young, David Hancock, Cody Hickerson, Henry Blair and Chris Loyd. Honorary pallbearer is Dakota Young.