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Obituary For Darryl Young
OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Darryl Young, 57, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.
Fr. Justin Arockiasamy, SVD will be officiating the funeral mass.
Mr. Young was a truck driver and drum instructor. He spent countless hours teaching and mentoring Opelousas youth. He was the section leader for the drum section of the Southern University Band known as the Human Jukebox.
Mr. Young’s memories are being cherished by: his mother, Ella Mae Andrus; his daughter, Kaitlyn Young of Baton Rouge, LA; two brothers, James (Donna) Andrus of Opelousas, LA and Adam (Iris) Young of Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters, Priscilla Burrell (George Jr.) of Baton Rouge, LA and Youlanda Young of Opelousas, LA; the mother of his daughter, Marquette Greene-Scott of Iowa Colony, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Sabrina Andrus; his father, Sidney Celestine; his maternal grandparents, Elton & Bessie Young; and his paternal grandmother, Virginia Celestine.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Eric Chatman, a lifelong friend.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Add A CondolenceMy heart is heavy hearing about the passing of my crab brother from Southern University Marching Band Funk Factory. We started this journey together as crabs — learning, growing, struggling, laughing, and becoming brothers through the music and the moments we shared. Being a part of that band family meant more than just playing an instrument; it created a bond that time and distance could never erase. As a snare drummer, he helped carry the heartbeat of the band. His rhythm, his presence, and his spirit were part of the sound and memories that connected all of us. To his family, friends, and all of our crab brothers and sisters, I pray for comfort and strength during this difficult time. To his Daughter, Keep playing and teaching. May we continue to honor him by remembering the joy, the brotherhood, and the music he helped create. Rest peacefully, my crab brother. Your beat may be silent now, but your rhythm will forever live on in us.
It's with a heavy heart to hear about Darryl's passing. My condolences to his family. He will always have a special place in my heart. He was an amazing drum instructor. He taught more than just drums, he instilled great life lessons and discipline, as well. Lots of good memories from harsh drum camps to learning and teaching cadences over the phone. He will be dearly missed. -with much love Korey Duplechien aka Boy Wonder
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