Iva Jo Young - Reeder-Davis Funeral Home

Iva Jo Young

October 15, 1930 ~ June 8, 2026

Born in: Gilmer, Texas
Resided in: Kilgore, Texas

Funeral services for Iva Jo Knight Young, 95, of Kilgore, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery in Linden, Texas under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation with family and friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Sunday and lasting until the service begins.

Iva Jo Knight Young passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 15, 1930, in Gilmer, Texas, to Lloyd and Hazel Vest Knight. Iva Jo was a hardworking and dedicated businesswoman who owned and operated Jo’s Highway 80 Grill for many years. She was also a proud member of the Knights of Pythias. Above all, she cherished her family and enjoyed the many blessings of watching it grow through the generations.

She is survived by her daughters, Robbie Jo Neal and Kathy Sue Davis and husband Jessie Davis; two grandsons, Daniel Scott Carter and David Neil Carter; one granddaughter, Robin Boyd; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Preuniger and Diane McGrade; one sister-in-law, Wanda Knight; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Hazel Vest Knight; her husband, Joe Edward Young; two brothers; and three sisters.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: June 14, 2026 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd.
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com

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Visitation: June 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd.
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com

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Interment:

Union Hill Cemetery
250 CR 1458
Linden, Texas 75563

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Glenda Roberts Culberson says:

June 9, 2026 at 2:34 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Lucy Preuninger says:

June 9, 2026 at 2:35 pm

Rest in peace, sister. Better things are yet to come. Love you a bushel and peck.

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Tena Dyar says:

June 9, 2026 at 2:41 pm

I love you Aunt Jo.

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Donna Casey says:

June 9, 2026 at 2:46 pm

I love you, Aunt Jo! A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck, FOREVER and EVER!

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Carolyn McAteer says:

June 9, 2026 at 3:38 pm

Kathy and Robbie think of both of you during this time!!

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Shirley Works says:

June 9, 2026 at 4:36 pm

Asking God to hold you closer during this time! She sure could make some gooddressing

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- Deborah Willis says:
  
  June 9, 2026 at 7:27 pm
  
  You will be always in my heart ❤️ Rest
  InHeaven my coworker and friend
  Deborah Willis
  Praying for the family
  
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