Mr Brian Cecil James 

Well-known Local Historian

Passed away peacefully on 28 August 2025, at Southern Cross Care Young surrounded by loving family. Now reunited with his beloved Wife Robyn and Son Glenn.
Much loved husband of Robyn James (nee Waugh,dec), Son of Ronald James (dec) and Alma James (nee Castles, dec), devoted father and father-in-law of Glenn James (dec), Belinda & Wayne Collins, Jacqui & Paul Smith, Narelle & Michael Adams. Cherished Gramps of Sarah, Annie, Jenaye, Josh, Jayden, Emma, Branden, Will, Jordy and their partners, and great-Gramps of Wren.
Sadly missed by companion Betty Stanton, extended family, friends and the Young community.

Aged 86 Years
Rest In Peace

A Catholic Prayer service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Friday 5th September 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church Young, commencing at 1.00pm.
The cortege will then leave for the Young Monumental Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
For those unable to attend Brian’s service, it will be viewable via the livestream link below.