Jim Young, Ball & Young co-founder dies
Jim Young, co-founder of underlay company Ball & Young, died on 7 July. He was 86.
'Jim, along with Martin Ball, set up the company in 1983 making Ball & Young a leader in the world of rubber underlays. After great success the company was sold to British Vita in 1989. A real gentleman of the carpet trade, Jim Young's name lives on in Ball & Young,' says Ann Shaw, Ball & Young sales director.
He is survived by two sons and a daughter.
The funeral will take place on 20 July at 10.15am at Randalls Park Crematorium, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey. For information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .