Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com JL Young (Jerry Young), age 72, of Talking Rock, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was a loving and dedicated father and faithful friend to many and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Linzy and Betty Young of Talking Rock; sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene and Henry Hamrick of Talking Rock, Grace and Luther Hamrick of Calhoun, Mildred Hancock of Ludville; sister, Jeanette Heramb of Calhoun; brothers, JB Young of Calhoun; and infant brother, Raymond Young of Ludville. JL is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sonya and Clint Blackwell and granddaughter, Ashley Blackwell of Ball Ground; Ed and Faye of Ludville, James and Melba of Fairmount, Frances and the late Manuel Watson of Calhoun and Nathan Young also of Calhoun, and brother-in-law Dennis Hancock of Ludville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He is also survived by his devoted and loyal canine companions, Cooter Brown and Precious. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. A memorial service will follow in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Mock officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.