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John Young Obituary

John K. Young


John K. Young age 65, native of Lafayette, LA and resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday October 03, 2025. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife; Linda Castle Young, his children, Destini Young, Nekeisha Castle and Jaquinton Celestin; his siblings, Denise Young, Yvette Mouton, Josephine Williams, Joseph Mouton, Jr. and James Siner.  He is proceeded in death by his; parents, Joseph Mouton Sr. and Louella Mouton; grandparents, Willis Young, Sr. and Rita Young and Rose woods and Milton Paddio and nephew Michael Landry. John was a drug counselor and a member of Residence Baptist Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Residence Baptist Church, 2605 Isaac St., Houma, LA 70363 at 10:00am. Visitation from 9:00am to 10:00am. Interment following in Residence Baptist Church Cemetery, 3842 LA HWY 56, Houma, LA. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Inc. in charge (985)872-6934


 

Published by The Courier on Oct. 16, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Sandra Thompson

October 18, 2025

My condolences and prayers to you Linda and your family.

Beverly Livas

October 18, 2025

In loving memory of a beautiful person. My Condolence to the family. no more suffering. rest may God continue to shower his blessing upon this family.

Keith & Connie Williams

October 17, 2025

Condolence to the Fly! God Bless

Rose Helen Woods

October 17, 2025

Rest in peace in the Arms of Our Heavenly Father,Nephew . Love you and I will keep you in my prayers.

Linda Moses

October 16, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Memorial Events
for John Young

Oct

18

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Residence Baptist Church

2605 Isaac St., Houma, LA 70363

Oct

18

Service

10:00 a.m.

Residence Baptist Church

2605 Isaac St., Houma, LA 70363

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Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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