Larry Wesley

Larry Wesley was born on August 30, 1958 to the Late Martha Wesley Givens and the late Walter Goodman. He transitioned on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Cristus St. Francis Cabrini hospital in Alexandria, LA. As a child, Larry as baptized by Pastor Eugene Williams and united with the Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Larry graduated from Ferriday Highschool and received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He further completed degrees and certifications at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez, MS, and Alcorn State University in Lorman, Ms.

Larry was a lifelong citizen of Ferriday, LA. He coached and taught math at Ferriday Junior High School and briefly coached basketball in Waterproof, LA. Prior to health concerns, Larry directed a Summer Youth Sports Program and coached boys baseball.

Larry is survived by his sister Gloria Skipper (James); Children, Myra Leflore, Larry (Dee) Leflore, Charity Wesley, and Larry (Junior) Wesley; two bonus kids, Rikishia (Black) Anderson and Tamrion (Dude) Griffin; Four Grandchildren, La’Wrence Williams, Danielle Leflore, Desmond Leflore, and Jaylen Leflore; niece and nephew Alisha Oliver (Greg), and James Skipper (Ciera); and a host of family, friends, and loved ones.