Johnnie J. Young

Johnnie J. Young
Young in 1978
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 107th district
In office
1977–1978
Preceded byJohn C. Heinemann
Succeeded byRobert L. Altman
Personal details
BornJohnnie Joseph Young
(1938-02-04)February 4, 1938
DiedSeptember 12, 2025(2025-09-12) (aged 87)
Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
PartyRepublican

Johnnie Joseph Young (February 4, 1938 – September 12, 2025) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 to 1978.

Early life and career

Young was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on February 4, 1938, the son of Henry Young Sr. and Hazel West. He attended and graduated from Winyah High School. After graduating, he attended Clemson University, but did not graduate, which after attending Clemson, he served in the National Guard for ten years. After his discharge, he operated his own trucking company in his hometown.[1][2]

Young served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 to 1978.[1]

Personal life and death

Young was married to Linda Gail Mincey from 1961 until his death in 2025.[1] He died at his home in Georgetown, South Carolina, on September 12, 2025, at the age of 87.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c South Carolina Legislative Manual, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1978, p. 104
  2. ^ a b "Johnnie Young Obituary (1938-2025)". Kingstree News. September 12, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
  3. ^ "Johnnie Joseph "Joe" Young". Echovita. Retrieved September 13, 2025.