Earnest Liddell Young III, “Pokey”, age 41, of Graceville, Florida departed this life on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Graceville, Florida
He was born on Sunday, May 17th 1981, in Marianna, Florida to Earnest Young, Jr. “Bug or Disco”, and Rosalyn Barkley Young. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of Third United Holiness Church in Graceville, Florida. Earnest was an active choir member during his youth.
“Pokey” graduated from Graceville High School in 2001, where he loved playing football. After graduating high school Earnest moved to Panama City, Florida, where he was employed with the City of Panama. He enjoyed going out to eat and trying different types of cuisine.
On March 3rd of 2010, God blessed Earnest with a beautiful daughter, Eyannah Young. “Pokey” loved and enjoyed being a father. He loved doing and participating in different things in her life.
“Pokey” loved all his family and friends dearly. He loved talking for hours with them and taking pictures. He was well known for supporting family and friends’ children in any sport or activity they participated in. Hearing him call you by your full name was nothing but love from his heart.
Those who dearly loved Earnest Liddell Young III “Pokey” will continue to cherish, treasure, and remember those special memories he left behind are: his daughter, Eyannah Young of Panama City, Florida; his mother: Rosalyn Young of Panama City, Florida; two brothers: Andre Young of Graceville, Florida and Benitrez Young of Kentucky; his sisters: Amber Young of Lakeland, Florida and Kadyshia Young of Slocomb, Alabama; his stepmother: Darlene Dent-Hayes of Slocomb, Alabama; his favorite aunt: Ola Mae Robinson (Samuel L. Sr.) of Graceville, Florida; niece; Adriana Young of Dothan, Alabama; and a host of nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and special friends who also lament his demise.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, 2023 at New Easter Missionary Baptist Church, Graceville, Florida. Interment will follow in the Graceville Community Cemetery under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.
