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Larry Young Obituary
He was born in Hopewell April 9, 1954, to Gertrude Blake and James E. Young Sr. Larry was a graduate of Hopewell High School and as a child loved to play the trumpet. He received Christ at an early age and was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Petersburg under the leadership of Pastor Blanding. He was employed at Hercules for 17 years and Boers Head until his declining health. He was spirited, compassionate and had a heart of gold. He would give his last to help others, believed in family unity, loved the Lord and his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted children, Larry Young Jr. and Lakeisha Young; his loving and devoted mother, Gertrude Blake; his father, James E. Young Sr. (Sheila); his dedicated stepfather, Dewey Blake Sr.; three brothers, James E. Young Jr., Sgt. Maj. Dewey Blake Jr. and Kendrick Young; six sisters, Sherrie Johnson, Darlene Hurrye, Carlene Coleman, Iris Joyner Elton (Elton), Tammy Birdsong (Robert) and Shanielle Owens (Darrell); his two adorable grandchildren, Jaylen and Latravis Young; a devoted and caring companion, Nadine McKeever; and his devoted ex-wife and mother of his children, Gail Young; five aunts, loving and devoted, Marie Jones, Dorothy Bailey (Lloyd), Pearl Stewarts (Paul), Martha "Shirley" Howard and Mary Ward; two great-aunts, Marie Bennett and Arlene King; three uncles, George Jones, Robert Young Sr. (Shirley) and Tyrone Young Sr. (Carrie); a sister-in-law, Susan Young; brothers-in-law, Herbert Brown, Robert Johnson, James Coleman and Sherman Hurrye; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends, among them are devoted friends for many years, Melvin Peterson, Louis Mosby, Vera Powell, Teresa Tyler, Pearl Pearson and William Spratley (Bugs).
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Hopewell, where the pastor, the Rev. Joseph Morrison will officiate. Interment will follow in Lebanon Baptist Church, Disputanta. Condolences may be sent to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.
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Juanita Reaves-Beard
October 28, 2010
Gertie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
JoAnn Wheeler
October 28, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Priscilla Buck-Echols
October 28, 2010
Gertie - We are so sad to hear of Buster's passing. He will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family
Lula Smith
October 28, 2010
To all of you , I can remember all the good times all of us had with Buster laughing and doing that little dance he would do and always full of fun . You know my thoughts are with you. Lula Smith and Family
Queen E Green
October 27, 2010
To Gertrude and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Preston Hayes
October 27, 2010
To the Young Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. Buster and I (Push Button) worked together at Hercules for many years and I have cherished the good times and friendship through the years. Please know that we share in your sorrow. May precious memories sustain you now and always.
Rebecca Sanders
October 27, 2010
To The Young Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless.
gloria broom
October 27, 2010
To the family, stay strong and be encouraged; Buster was a fighter and he had strength like "David" I know he is in a better place,,,no more pain and no more sorrow, God Loves Us All.
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