On New Year's Day in Mobile, Alabama, a promising life was tragically cut short. Lazarus Larry Tanksley-Simpkins, a 30-year-old male, was killed on January 1, 2025. Known to his loved ones as Larry, he was a father, son, and brother.
Tanksley-Simpkins was a man striving to build a better future for himself and his family. He was a dedicated employee at Half Shell Oyster House, where he had worked his way up from a dishwasher to a cook, often taking on double shifts.
His ambition didn't stop there; he had recently earned a degree in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration from Fortis College, with aspirations of one day owning his own business. He leaves behind a son and a daughter, his mother, and two sisters.
His life was ended by an act of gun violence. In connection with his death, authorities have charged his ex-girlfriend with murder. The incident is noted as being related to domestic violence. Further details regarding the investigation or legal proceedings have not been made publicly available. The family held a private memorial service to honor his memory.
