John Young
1949 — 2021
John Young, 72, of Jefferson City passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Capitol Region Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1949 in Danville, KY to the late Paul and Virginia (Cloyd) Young. John grew up in Junction City and was a graduate of Boyle County High School. He excelled in sports, earning an All-American status in Football and in 1991 was inducted into the BCHS Football Hall of Fame. John attended Eastern Kentucky University achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Master's Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife. In 1973, he began his career with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. During his 29 years with the Department, John served with the Clean Water...