James "J.D." Younger, age 88, of Centerville, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 5, 1933, in Fort Smith, to Arvy Earl and Grace Griffin Younger.

He was a Veteran of the United States Airforce, where he served during the Korean War. He spent four years in active duty, and six years inactive.

He spent his career as a 62-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 700, where he was a master electrician, and a member the Masonic Petit Jean Lodge 298.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jack, and his sister Bobbie.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Johnnie Younger; a son and daughter-in-law, and her two children, Nathan and Cheryl Younger, and Ashley Bennett and Alyssa Benham.

All services are private, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russsellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.