Larry David Massenburg

1948 - 2020

God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around him and whispered, ""Come to Me"". With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him slowly fade away. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:6-7. Larry David Massenburg was born in New Orleans, Louisiana March 11, 1948. He died on July 1, 2020, at Touro Infirmary Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He was a life-long resident of New Orleans. A graduate of J.S. Clark Class of 1965, Southern University Class of 1971 and a retiree of Exxon Mobile for over thirty years. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle who always put the interest of his family first. The son of the late Lillan Gross Massenburg and Alexander Massenburg. Grandson of the late Bertha Hill Gross. Larry is survived by daughter, Lisaree Doi Majors Massenburg, three granddaughters Kaliah, Zipporah, Kaly, New Orleans, La. Brother of Rodney Sr. (Janice), Fayetteville, GA, one sister, Linda Massenburg , brother, Timothy Massenburg, New Orleans, LA, Uncle of Rodney Massenburg, Jr. Atlanta , GA. (Kaleb), Damon Massenburg, Atlanta, GA. (De'Jahlyn and Riley), Audrey Massenburg, Houston, TX Nephew of late David Gross, Jr. (Merian). Cousin of Donna Gross Mitchell (Paul), New Orleans, LA (Dionne McDaniel (Lee), Alexandria, VA, Deborah Reed (Darryl, Sr.) (Darryl, Brian, the late Andre) Chicago, IL, Donna Daniel (Ronald) (Ronald II, Rodney, Mia), David Collier, Carlos Wilson (Michelle) Godfather of Kenya Green. Loyal friend of Reggie Lewis (Wanda), Donald (Connie) Mims, Bobby Spruille (Carolyn) and Helen Robie. The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages. prayers and other expressions of kindness and concern demonstrated during this time. A Private Homegoing Celebration honoring Mr. Larry Massenburg, will be held at Rhodes Funeral 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 10 AM. Internment at Providence Memorial Park. Visitation and viewing will be open to the public on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the above-named location and will take place between the hours of 9 AM and 10:00 AM. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook. EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED TO FOLLOW All COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH PRE-SCREENING AT THE ENTRANCE. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.