Mary Alexander

Thanks Gina,

I just watched a television program telling people to beware of cash apps.  Being over cautious, I will send my donation to the address you provided.  Sometimes age rules over modernity. LOL

Please know I am praying for you.  Be strong, God often "makes beauty from ashes"!

Love and Best Wishes,

Mary

Latanya Boyd

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Good Evening Class of '79 -  Below is a message I copied from our classmate Dezma Chase, regarding our classmate Willie Young!  (Thanks so much Dez!)

"Good Afternoon

It is with a sad spirit that I announce the passing of Larry (Fish) Young. He lost his battle to Cancer and Pneumonia at 10:40 am [today]. He is the younger brother of our classmate, Willie Young! Prayers and condolences to the Young Family at this time.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Larry was living in Denver at the time of his passing so he's being bought home to be eulogized."

Please reach out to Willie and his family to provide love, encouragement and support:  It is always a tough time to lose someone you love ... but especially so close to Christmas!

Willie's contact info: 8207 Barrett Road, Fort Washington, MD  20744  /  (301) 943-2057

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

To Willie Young and family, may God carry you through this time of sorrow, but bring you out with his love and all the memories of your baby brother.  My prayers are with you and your family.  Well, Fish I thought that I would see you again, and we have a chance to laugh and talk as we did in our youth. R.I.P. my buddy you are now free.

If Only They Could Say Hello

JoVonne

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

Truly praying for his family and may his soul Rest In Peace!

Latanya Boyd

Mary Alexander

Wille and Family,

Your loss has to be devastating.  Larry was a good fellow!  May God be with you and your family. When we lose siblings, we are struck with double whammy of considering our mortality and the loss of yet another person who have known us our entire lives.  Remember the good times and charish eachother.  

Love and prayers that your holidays be filled with family,

Mary Alexander

Sabrina Stewart

Willie and family...I am so sorry to hear about Larry (Fish).   My heart goes out to you.  I remember how we all grew up together as kids in the same neighborhood.  I pray that God gives you and your family peace.

Kennetha Bolding

Willie and family my heart aches for you, sending prayers for comfort and strength at this difficult time.  May Larry (Fish) rest in GODs loving arms.  Hold on to GODs unchanging hand. 

Bruce Holliday

My condolences to the Young Family. RIP Fish.

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

My deepest and sincere condolences and prayers go out to Willie Young and the family in the loss of Larry (Fish) Young.  May God wrap His loving and comforting arms around each one of you during this most difficult time.  Sending my love and hugs to you all.  Rest in Paradise my dear friend Fish.

Mary Alexander

You want a wake up call, scroll through the In Memory section of this website.  We have lost so many good, kind and loving  classmates over the years.  And the trend toward increasing numbers each year, is certainly something you must take note of.  Please take this Christmas Season as an opportunity to enjoy life and spread cheer among your family and friends.  Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.  Take time to raise you head to the sky and give thanks to the Most High.  Silently honor your departed loved ones and our classmates with a smile and wink.  We don't know who is watching over us.

Be kind, forgive others and step up when called upon. And New Year's Eve, let's all raise a glass to our old friends, who are gone but not forgotten.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Healthy Happy New Year,

Mary

Sabrina Stewart

Beautifully said Mary.

Latanya Boyd

Pamela Wheeless

Amen to that Mary.  

I wish all all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year!!

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Greetings Class of '79 -

The memorial service for Willie Young's brother, Larry (Fish) Young will be:

Saturday, February 19, 2022 (12 Noon - 2 pm)

JK Johnson Funeral Home

6503 Old Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20748

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Willie Young and the Young family my deepest condolences on lost of your dear baby brother Larry (Fish) Young. This is so hard for me to write Fish, you will always hold a special place in my heart friend.  Willie, he is now free. R.I.P.  Boo

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Class of '79 -

My heart is so heavy ...  there are so many losses occurring ...  please pray for our classmates and their families -- grief is a process and we all handle it differently:

• Our classmate, Timothy Harris, celebrated the life of his son, Courtney "CT" Earl Harris earlier today at Evangel Cathedral. 
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• Our classmate, Patricia "Patty" Johnson, recently lost her Mom.  Please continue to keep Patty and her family in prayer!

And today, we were notified of the death of our classmate, Norma Jean Hood. She passed yesterday at Sibley Hospital.  We will provide more information when we receive it.

I love you Class of 1979 and I thank you for beautiful memories !!!

Charmaine 

Sabrina Stewart

Charmaine...my Lord...my prayers and condolences go out to the families and friends of everyone you just listed that is going through the painful loss of their loved one.

I am sitting in shock right now in regards to Norma.  She was such a sweet person.   Although I had not heard from her in a while, even after all of these years since we graduated,  she would reach out to me via this message forum just to say "hi" and see how I was doing.  May she rest in peace.

Ricardo Fleming

MY GOD!

Gloria J Wilder (Magruder)

Emmett Driggers

My prayers are with you all and the families affected by these losses.  Blessings and comfort. Thankful for each day. Grateful for the notification. God is faithful. 

Regina Anderson

So sorry to hear about the passing of Norma. I last saw her at Tech's 40th class reunion and we chatted and reminisced about high school.  She was very comical. RIP old friend! 

My condolences to Timmy and Patty during this difficult time. May God surround you with comfort and peace.

Tonya Pettaway (Stewart)

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Class of "79" I'm coming this morning with a heavy heart again we lost another classmate (Norma Hood) what a beautiful and spirit filled woman, Nora you was so much fun and your heart was full of love R.I.P., also to those who have lost love ones I pray for your strength, mainly I pray for your healing as you endure these heartbreaking losses.  In Jesus' name, Amen.