On Monday, May 10, 2021, Jimmie Lee Young, Jr. passed away
peacefully in his sleep.

Jimmie L. "Baye" Young, Jr. was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1935 to
Jimmie Lee and Ruby Odea Smith Young in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Baptized into Saint Paul United Methodist Church at an early age, Baye
remained a devoted and faithful member of the congregation who
served in numerous capacities until his health failed.

Jimmie graduated from George Washington Carver High School located
in Tupelo in 1953. The following fall he began his collegiate journey at
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College in Lorman, MS. In 1957, he
earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Industrial Education,
followed by a Master's of Science degree in 1975 from Mississippi State
University. Jimmie went on to lead a diverse career in education and
administration for over 40 years.

On January 18, 1958, Baye married the love of his life Helen Louise
Davis. Helen and Baye enjoyed 63 years of marriage. GOD showed his
favor on this beautiful union with the birth of their four children-Jimmie
III "Little Baye," Angela Marie, Samuel Julius, and Harriet Ruchelle.
Jimmie Lee Young III preceded him in death.

Jimmie was an entrepreneur. He and his wife Helen owned and
operated "Young's Barbeque and Mini Mart" on North Spring Street in
Tupelo for many years. Jimmie enjoyed barbequing for his family,
friends, and colleagues. He was a skilled pitmaster and brick mason
throughout Northeast Mississippi. Jimmie's impeccable works of brick
masonry can be seen throughout the community.

A man with boundless gifts was many things to different people. Jimmie
was a husband, a father, a brother, a mentor and a pillar of the
community.

To continue his legacy, Jimmie leaves his beloved wife Helen, his
children Angela, Samuel, Harriet (Vincent).
Grandchildren: Ryan, Jamahl (Tylease), Zachary, Havanna, Trey, Maulana, and Sabir.
Great-Grandchildren: Zion, Jade, and Kyngston.
Sisters: Rowena Young Fielder (Arthur "AJ"), and Nettie Young Davis;
Brothers-in-Law: Quenton L. Davis, Sr. (Marcia). Cottrell Davis, Sr.

Jimmie leaves behind many relatives, loved ones, friends, former
students, and colleagues to cherish his memory.

Special love and gratitude is dedicated to his caregivers Emma Gates
Bowers, Frances Shields Heavens, Crystal Griffin, Jasmine Bogan, Tasha
Morris, and Dr. Norris V. Crump.