Mr. Larry Eugene Wilburn was born June 13, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to Amos Wilburn and Marion Wilburn “Daggs.” Larry passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 68 years.
Larry, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, grew up in Carrollton, Michigan, where he attended Carrollton Public Schools. After graduation, Larry attended Olivet College and later joined the United States Air Force. Larry loved spending time with his family, watching MSNBC, drinking Pepsi, coffee, and debating with others. He was employed by the United States Postal Service, in Chicago, Illinois. After retirement, Larry worked as a Correctional Officer in Indianapolis, Indiana. He returned to Saginaw, Michigan, and was employed with Wolverine Human Services as a Youth Care Worker, and at Nexteer Automotive in production. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Larry leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Emanuel Wilburn, Victor (Ladonna) Wilburn of Kokomo, Indiana and Christopher Wilburn of Chicago, Illinois; three grandchildren, Milan, Misaiah, and Mikayla; three sisters, Denise and Jacqueline Willburn of Saginaw, Michigan, Patricia Wilburn of Deerfield, Florida; one sister-in-law, Betty Wilburn of Carrolton, Michigan, a host of nieces, and nephews; special niece, Jayla Howard, cousin Victoria Wilburn; best friend, Steve Anderson, godmother, Rosa Conway and godbrother, Sherman Richardson.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother Marion Wilburn Daggs; father, Amos Wilburn, sister, Estelle Wilburn; brothers, Ricky, Donald, and Ronald Wilburn.
The family would like to express special thanks to Covenant Heath Care ICU 4th-floor Staff, Mary Free Bed Staff, Chaplin Jeffery W. of Covenant Health Care, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.
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