Mr. Larry Birthel Young

This story begins on March 1, 1947 when Larry Birthel Young was born in a two story house known as the “Big House” next to the railroad on Central Street Apopka, Florida to the late Annie Pearl Young- Rudolph and the late Paul Simpkins. Larry was reared by his great grandparents the late Pearline and Charlie Young who brought him up with strong Christian values. Larry being an only child loved to spend time with his family and friends. He attended Phyllis Wheatly School the only school at that time for African Americans. The Apopka community was small and close-knit which helped Larry further develop his love and admiration for his follow man. Larry was active in his community and school as a member of the school football team and went on to graduate with the class of 1965 from Phyllis Wheatly. Call to serve his Country 1966-68 Larry was fresh out of high school when some of his older school alum came home from basic training dress to the nine in there service uniforms and it was at that moment Larry knew what he wanted to do; serve his country. On January 10, 1966 Private L. B. Young enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Larry was excited and had planned to have a long military career. However; as fate would have it Larry’s career was cut short when while in Vietnam he stepped on an enemy landmine. Through God’ s everlasting grace and mercy Larry survived the explosion but it left him permanently wounded due to the loss of both of his legs. This catastrophic event ruined his military career but little did Pvt. L. B. Young know that God had a different plan for him when he spared his life on that day. Larry made a full recovery and returned home a “Home Town Hero”. Larry never felt sorry for himself not once nor did he let his disability hinder him and so with the assistance of prosthetics Larry moved around freely. He went on to enjoy his young adult life; like any other person he enjoyed dancing to music, cars, looking and smelling good. Call to serve the Lord 1971 Shortly after the birth of his daughter Larry felt another tug on his life and this time he joined a different military the most powerful known to man “The Army of the Lord”. Larry totally committed his life to Christ and changed his entire life. Under the guidance of Mother Mayetta Sexton he became a powerful Prayer Warrior with a very unique Ministry. Larry loved telling everyone about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He would travel near and far to recruit new souls for the battle. He introduced many to Christ and all were saved and delivered. On June 21, 2017 God saw his soldier getting weary batter and torn from many years of battle. The Lord called his mighty soldier off the battlefield to give him enteral rest in his kingdom up in Heaven. The End Larry B. Young was preceded in death by his Mother and Stepfather Annie Pearl & Joseph Rudolph; his Father and Stepmother Paul & Letoskey Simpkins and grandson Alvin L. Williams Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory and share his legacy; his only child, a loving Daughter Antradenia L. Young, Orlando, FL; precious grandson Arinijah L. Davis, Orlando, FL; Uncles: Curtis Lee Robinson, Apopka, FL; Donald Baker, Apopka, FL; John Elzie Dixon, Lyons, GA, Herbert Dixon, Miami Gardens, FL; Aunts: Betty Bennett, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Rosetta Dixon, Dania Beach, FL; and a host of Cousins, Relatives and devoted Friends. Special Thanks to Step daughter Jeaneki Lee-Davis, Winter Haven, FL; Great Godmother Sylvia Williams, Apopka, FL ; Dear friend Frances D. Lee going above and beyond with care, support and assistance for my father and the late Annie Pearl Rudolph.

Tributes

Mr. Larry Birthel Young

March 1, 1947 - June 21, 2017