Mr. Alonzo LaMarr Curry Jr.

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Alonzo LaMarr Curry, Jr, will be held Tuesday at 12pm at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown, OH. Mr. Curry 68, departed this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Alonzo was born April 1, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Alonzo LaMarr Curry, Sr and Lillian Gillespie Curry. He was a graduate of East High School (EHS) where he excelled in academics and sports. He lettered in both basketball and football at EHS for three years. He received an academic scholarship to Kent State University (KSU) where he was a football standout. He was a walk-on at KSU but because of his outstanding athletic ability, he earned a football scholarship. Alonzo was a member of Abundant Life Church. He married Barbara Howell on August 15, 1981. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, William Durell Howell, Robert Darnell Howell, Michael Lamar Reynolds, Wesley Thomas Howell, Sr; his special granddaughters, Alexis Meyers, Dominique Venable, Mykalia Reynolds, Ameelya Howell; his special grandsons, Michael Lamar Reynolds, Jr, Wesley Thomas Howell, Jr; as well as 17 grandchildren ;16 great grandchildren whom he cherished and loved; his siblings, Linda Maiden, Lillie West, Montaine (Darwin) Ashley, Verna Curry, Rosalyn Curry, Charles Curry,Steven Curry; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Alonzo was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Lorenzo Curry and Lillie Stephenson Curry; Jake Gillespie and Carrie Holt Gillespie; and step grandmother Mary Gant Gillespie,; his son,Brian McLane Reynolds,
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11-12 pm at the church.
Please continue to follow CDC recommendations; wearing a mask and practicing social distancing are mandatory.
Interment will be in Belmont Park Cemetery Send flowers to the service of Mr. Alonzo LaMarr Curry Jr.