May 20, 1931 – May 21, 2023
Lincoln — James C. Young, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln.
Funeral Services for Mr. Young will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Blaum officiating.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Springville, New York.
James Cameron Young was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on May 20, 1931, the son of Harry (Harve) and Ruth Elizabeth Madsen Young. He was united in marriage to Gay Steward. She survives.
Also surviving are his children: Lynn Carleton, Jean Young, Artie Horath, Karen (Keith) Crawford, and Larry (Tabitha) Jones; his grandchildren: Peter (Kim) Huff, James (Amy) Huff, Nicholas (Andrea) Carleton, Matthew (Caitlin Edwards) Huff, Gregory Huff, William (Coco) Carleton, Michael (Stephanie) Carleton, Ann Florey, Jay Horath, Amber (Darren) Walker, Brianne (Mykal) Toliver, Kyle Crawford, Hailey (Chase) Decker, and Darcy (Eric) Hepner; nine great-grandchildren: Elma, Giulia, Liliana, Atalei, Kota, Rowan, Myles, MacLyn, and Merritt; and 21 great-grandchildren he shares with Gay. James was also proud to be an uncle to Chris (Wende), Scott (Lynn), and Sharon Pukay; Paige (Barry) Crunk and Gregory (Kim) Young; and Nancy and Wayne (Angie) Young.
James was preceded in death by his two brothers, and sisters-in-law: Harry (Donna) and Howard (Marjorie) Young; and his sister, Kay Pukay. James Pukay, his brother-in-law, survives.
James graduated from Kensington High School in Buffalo, New York, and then from Alfred AG and Tech in Alfred, New York. He worked in the Livestock Industry, working in the Artificial Insemination Proofing program when it was an emerging industry.
He was a volunteer Fireman for the Alexander, New York Fire Department for 50 years.
James grew up in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, and Dundalk, Maryland, where he enjoyed crabbing. He started a dairy farm with a herd of registered Holsteins, and he enjoyed working with all animals. He enjoyed fishing and taking pictures. He has a collection of photos of State Capital buildings from all 48 contiguous states. He also enjoyed traveling in his RV.
Memorials may be made to the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lincoln.
Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
