Larry James Silver

PASTOR LARRY JAMES SILVER, the son of the late Jamesand Ruthie Mae Silver, was born on July 14, 1952 in Smithfield,North Carolina. Pastor Silver departed this life on December 31, 2011 after a brief illness. Pastor Silver known to everyone as Larry received hiseducation from Lake Clifton High School in Baltimore, Maryland.Starting at the age of five, Larry attended Nazareth Temple under the leadership of Bishop Shawell. Larry enjoyed singing. Most ofall he loved to work on cars. You would often find him underthe hood of a car. Larry was straight forward, and did not mind telling you how he really felt. Larry was a nurturer, who loved to help people, and he often put people’s needs ahead of his own. Larry had the knack of making everyone around him feel loved. Larry met the love of his life, Co-Pastor Rebecca Yvonne Silver, who he referred to as (Beck) at the age of twenty-three. They both realized that they were perfect for one another, and they decided to unite in marriage on April 29, 1989. Out of their union came (4) four beautiful daughters who he so deeply cherished. Larry and his family gave meaning to what true love is all about. Larry protected all of his family and helped to make sure that they were safe. As a husband, he had a gentle touch. He loved his wife Beck better than he loved himself. He was her best friend. He was always there for her. He would help to build her up, and even though they did not always agree, he supported her in everything that she did. Larry was always there for his children when they needed him and he never let them down. Larry taught his children to fear God, to be strong, speak what they felt, tolerate no nonsense, and to reach for the sky. He was always teaching them, and advising them to become more knowledgeable about the things of Christ and of this world. As an adult Larry worked at numerous professions, but even though, he was a jack of all trades; he took pride in all of his jobs. In 1986, Larry rededicated his life to God and joined First Baptist Church of Back River, under the leadership of the late Bishop Isaiah Hill. Larry was an active member of the church and he participated in numerous auxiliaries as a Deacon, in security and in the Executive Ministry. After the death of Bishop Isaiah Hill, Larry continued to worship God and to work at First Baptist under the leadership of Pastor James Modlin until God redirected his path to step into his calling. Larry became an ordained minister in 2003 and along with Pastor Jason Rogers founded Jesus Saved Ministries. While working as a Co-Pastor at Jesus Saved Ministries, Larry was active in the Radio Ministry where he found other ways of reaching souls for Christ, by bringing forth the word of God. After two years of dedicated service, in 2005 God gave Larry the vision to take on the leadership as the Pastor of One Lord, One Faith Ministries. Under his leadership as the shepherd of One Lord, One Faith Ministries was the birth of great and powerful ministries. Larry taught his congregation to love, and fear God, “to study to shew thyself to be approved unto God” (II Timothy 2:15); not to take his word as a Pastor, but to read it for themselves. Larry was continuously “pressing towards the mark”, and said “if he could only reach one soul his life would not be in vain.” Pastor Larry Silver leaves to mourn: his loving wife and best friend, Co-Pastor Rebecca Silver; four daughters, Irene C.R. Roberts, Lashell F. McKethan (James McKethan), Minister Tenika P. Little (Derrick Little) and Latipha C. Silver (Davon Beverly); three brothers, Dennis L. Silver (Patricia J. Silver), Matthew J.Silver and Donald L. Silver (Tangela Silver); one sister, Deborah Silver; one sister-in-law, Pecolia J. Silver; two brothers-in-law, Sammie James, Jr. and Hart I. James; five uncles, Billy Silver, Percy Silver, Buddy Silver, Ed Silver and Leroy Silver all of Nash County, North Carolina (two uncles who preceded him in death, Sidney Silver and George Silver); thirteen grandchildren all in which he adored (Larry had such a close relationship with his grandchildren that they would often come to him first expressing their needs before going to their parents); one godchild, Carla Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, adopted children and grandchildren, and other close family members and friends, including special friends, Sonny Lee and Pamela Barnes; Mother in- Christ, Ernestine Hill.

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Larry James Silver

July 14, 1952 - December 31, 2011