Woodstock, GA - Leroy Young Sr. - Age 86, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away to glory on March 8, 2025 in Marietta, GA. Born March 12, 1938, in New Orleans, LA to the late Viola Reynolds Young and David Young. Leroy was the beloved husband of Mary Young; loving father of Vanessa Young Payne (Franklin Jr.), Meci Young Duncan (Keith), Leroy Young, Jr. (Patia) and Pastor Dedra Miller (Reginald). Cherished brother of Gladys Gant. He had one stepdaughter, Votika Turner Spears (Wayne). He has a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by parents David and Viola Young, daughter Bridget Young, son Audie Murphy, brother, Louis Young, sisters' Ethel Warner and Mildred Shepherd, and mother of the children from a previous union, Annie Jean Young. Leroy was a graduate of Scotlandville High School (Class of 1957) and attended Southern University and Baton Rouge Vocational School. He retired from the Louisiana School of the Deaf after over 22 years of dedicated service. He was recognized by the late former Louisiana Governor Edwin W. Edwards for his great service. He was also a published author of two books of poetry. Leroy was a founding Deacon at the Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ where he served many years and a very devoted Deacon at City of David Church of God in Christ and later also served as Associate Deacon with his daughter at No More Chains Outreach Ministry, all in Baton Rouge, LA. He will be remembered for his love for God and his family, his zest for life and learning, his musical talents and love of poetry.

Celebration of life service will be held at Saintsville Church of God in Christ, 8930 Plank Rd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70811, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2pm. Viewing and Visitation at 10am-12pm at Winnfield Funeral Home. Interment following at Winnfield Memorial Park, 7221 Plank Rd. Baton Rouge LA. 70811. Pastor K.G. McKnight, Officiating.