Larry Donell Young of Rockford departed this earthly life August 22, 2021. He was born February 20, 1967 in Rockford the son of J.T. Leach and Mary Young. Larry was employed as a Building Manager by Rock River Towers and a fork lift operator by Modern Metals. He graduated from West High School class of 1985.

Larry leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughter Tameka (Miguel Rios) Young; son, Dontell Young; three grandchildren, Darreon, Demazaire and Drionna; five sisters, Leona (McArthur ) Tennin, Gloria Jones ( Luegene Batton ), Ruth Lawrency,  Marilyn Young, and Mary Ann King; three brothers, Charles (Kimberly) Young, Greg Leach, Jesse Leach; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, J.T. Leach; and three sisters, Rosetta Tennin and Arletha Jones and Valerie Young.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday September 3, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.