John “Jack” Merl Young Jr.

John “Jack” Merl Young Jr.
John “Jack” Merl Young Jr., 55, of Aurora passed away April 23, 2020. He was born in Mishawaka, Ind. Feb. 2, 1965. He was the son of John Merl Young and Michele (Manley) Clark. Young graduated from Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Ariz. in 1984, and then from Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale, Ariz. He married Theresa Gubbins in 1989. He served in the Marine Corps for eight years and the National Guard in Monett for 12 years. Young served in Korea, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Okinawa, Japan, and was stationed at several U.S. Bases. He worked as a tire specialist at Grande Tire Pierce City for over 13 years.
Surviving are the following: his wife; parents, John Young of Grass Valley, Calif. and Michele (Don) Clark of Bella Vista, Ark.; sister, Denise Ann Oakes of Bella Vista, Ark.; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents; maternal grandparents; in-laws, John and Lorna Gubbins; and his beloved dog “Bo”.
Young has been cremated at his request. There will be a celebration of life service announced at a later time due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.