of Benton, AR

March 13, 1948 - October 8, 2022

Jim Young of Benton entered Heaven on October 8, 2022. He was born on March 13, 1948 in Glendale, CA. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his daughters, Jaci Baber (Scott) and Kristen Lindsey (Dusty); six grandchildren, Houston, Hunter and Halli Baber, Avery, Andrew and Austin Lindsey and two nieces, Lorie Tudor (Jeff) and Valerie Willis (John).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mae Young; a sister, Margaret Hudson; an infant brother; nephew, David Harris and many loving relatives and friends.

Jim was a graduate of Bryant High School and Arkansas Tech University. After graduating college, Jim was a furniture manufacturers representative throughout Arkansas and surrounding states. He was a member of the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association and was inducted into the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also a member of the Arkansas Roadrunners where he served as a Senior Officer and Secretary-Treasurer. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant.

Visitation will be at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home Tuesday, October 11, 2022, between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. His memorial service will be at First Southern Baptist Church, 604 S. Reynolds Rd., Bryant, AR 72022 on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.


Memorials may be made to:
First Southern Baptist Church food closet: https://www.fsbcbryant.org, or by mail to 604 S. Reynolds Rd., Bryant, AR 72022
CARTI of Little Rock: https://carti.ejoinme.org/donate
Arkansas Children's Hospital, https://www.archildrens.org/giving/ or by calling 800-880-7491

The family wishes to thank Dr. Rhonda Gentry and Staff of CARTI, Saline Memorial Home Health and Saline Memorial Hospice for their excellent care and love they bestowed upon Jim and his family.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com