Hubert "Hue" James Young, Sr.

Hubert “Hue” James Young, Sr. of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence. A native of Basile, La., Hue was born on November 14, 1941, to Morris and Alicia Veronie Young.

Hue enjoyed life to the fullest. His greatest joys were his family and his many friends, especially his grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron. He was particularly close to his grandfather, Ernest Young, who cared for him as a young boy while his parents worked in the cotton fields. Hue grew up speaking French and hunting with a slingshot. His quick hand and eye enabled him to win many pistol shooting contests, and he displayed these trophies for many years before his wife grew tired of dusting them. He was an avid outdoorsman and cherished hunting with his son and his grandsons. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Rifle Association, the Basile Boys Club, and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.Hue was a proud member of the law enforcement community and retired as Chief of the Harbor Police at the Port of Lake Charles.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Charlotte Kelley Young; daughter, Kelley Young; son, Hubert “Bucky” Young, Jr. (Tina and daughter Kensley); Grandchildren, Nicholas Young, Cameron Young (Emma); Great grandchild, Azariah Young; Siblings, Jane Kittler (Richard), Harry Young (Sharon), Judy Fontenot (Cloyd); daughter in heart and mother to his grandchildren, Kayla Ezelle Young.

Visitation for Hue will be from 4:00PM until 7:00PM, Thursday, January 18, 2024, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00PM, at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA. 70605. Visitation will resume Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:00AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 11:00AM at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 3939 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA. 70605. Burial will follow the Funeral Mass at Consolata Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice for the excellent care and over all service for Hue during these last few months. A special thanks to Amber Durio and Wilhelemena for their personal care and to Dr. Null for going above and beyond for Hue’s care.