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Rooted in Family

Kevin Young Honors His Father, J.D. Young, Jr.

Episode Overview

Kevin Young honors his father, J.D.—a larger-than-life man whose life was deeply rooted in family, faith, and place.  Raised in rural Mississippi and later drawn back toward the family home place, J.D. carried with him a deep appreciation for where he came from and the people who shaped him.

 

Through Kevin’s memories, we hear about a father who loved gathering people together, made others feel welcome, and treated people with a respect that became part of the family’s legacy.  This is a story about home, belonging, and the kind of steady love that continues to anchor a family across generations.

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This profile of the Darwyn and Pauline Young family, featuring J. D. Young, Jr. and his siblings, is the first in a series of family history documentaries produced for public television.

Started by J. D.'s sister Joyce Comer with her husband, James, Comer's is a can't-miss home cooking destination located in Dorsey, Mississippi.  J. D. ate breakfast there daily with his cousin Billy Young.

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