A life remembered
A Tribute to DeVille
From: Your Brother (DeVon)
DeVille, I want to thank you. For being who you were, it made me who I am. For your dedication to succeed at everything you’ve done. Your ambition to be the best father of 5 wonderful boys, and your ability to see the potential in me when I didn’t. Within these years, I’ve learned that every day the sunrises is a blessing, an opportunity to make our life and anyone around us better. Thank you and we love you for all your contributions and sacrifices to this world and we will forever carry on your legacy. “Gotta keep the family together”
From: Your Sister (Daje”)
I remember that dreadful day, waking to the beast-time stopped, the news reckless-a beautiful boy amazing but deceased…I heard my heart shatter, and my soul screamed a cry- the couler the detail I remember like yesterday, but I just wished I’d have said a final goodbye…Ruthless pain I hide so deep inside, I wish I could take you just once with me for a ride. Because I don’t remember if I even held you and now, I can’t even call you or even hear your voice. But I need to tell you I still love you. Yes, I know I need to let go but I can’t just let you go. I need to hold you in my arms, in my life just one more time because my heart is broken from not saying goodbye. I’m sorry I never said goodbye or held you the day you died WHY OH WHY did I not say goodbye. But my love is here with the tears–I miss you my brother dear. I love you DeVille!!
Son (Momma here) You are the great impact…!
You always wanted to make a BIG impact in your lifetime, and you did–you gave gifts of life everywhere…!
Someone has a heartbeat because of your heart. No more dialysis for a young man because of your kidney. A young lady just celebrated a 42nd birthday because of your liver and someone can SEE their life because of your corneas. Not only did you change their lives, but you also changed ours as well. We live everyday as you did–with purpose–purpose and intent to make a difference in our everyday lifestyle. We are forever grateful and your mother loves you till my last breath.
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Deville, Man, you never gave up. You loved your kids and family and kept teaching yourself new things and working smart to care for them. I remember our last conference call. You were building a new real estate company—Morrow & Sons. You reached out for expertise to add to your plan. So Smart. So proud of you. Your boys will always be too.