Larry Ronald Young

Larry Ronald Young, 79, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2023, at his home, in Lumberton, Texas.

Visitation will be at 6:00pm, Monday, November 13, 2023, with a memorial service to follow at 7:00pm, at First Baptist Church of Loeb in Lumberton, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 2, 1944, he was the son of Newt Gresham Young and Lucille Young. Larry was a very active and long-time member of First Baptist Church of Loeb. Larry volunteered his time working at the Christian Care Center in Silsbee, and also volunteered every year for the Buckner Christmas Party. He was a retired electrician and member of the IBEW Local 479. Larry’s passion was riding motorcycles, and he was a member of several organizations including Venture Touring Society, Christian Motorcyclist Associations, Cowboy Harley Davidson, and Honda Red Riders. Larry loved life and was always happy. Larry never met a stranger, and showed love and kindness wherever he could. His selfless service to his family, church, and even strangers will be remembered always. Larry was truly loved and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Newt Gresham Young and Lucille Young, and his father and mother-in-law, Roy and Rose Cappadonna.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Louise Young; his children, Rhonda R. Richter and husband Shannon and Gregory S. Young and wife Michelle; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Richter, Lauren Richter, Bryley Young, Nikolas Young, and Samantha Young; his brother, Newt Wayne Young and wife Berta; his sister, Carolyn F. Wilkinson; numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Buckner Children and Family Services, 9055 Manion Dr. Beaumont, Texas 77706 or East Texas Baptist University, 1 Tiger Ln Marshall, Texas 75670, reference Carolyn Wilkinson Scholarship Fund E-13612