“Happy Fathers Day”, those were my last words to you, the father of two bright, beautiful children Akayla and Carter Payton. Your love for them is unmatched, it was always a joy to witness. I know you strived to be a great father because family is important to you. As a big brother you always educated me, you taught me how to blow a bubble from bubble tape gum, showed me how to fight as a means of protecting myself and always requested me to date a nerd no thugs allowed. As we grew older our family grew too, Drake and Daisha became a part of our tribe making me a big sister. With everything you taught me I tried to pour into them. I wanted to be just like you, a hardworking, fun loving person. Don’t get me wrong you’ve gotten on my nerves sometimes, from pushing me in the pool with my fresh press and curl, to your absences at my college graduation. Those moments sucked, yet we always came back together to remind each other how much love we held in hearts for one another, all is forgiven. Marcus you will always be in my heart. Thank you for your memories and lessons, they are pieces of your spirit that guide us all. Thank you for your honesty and strength, as you overcame multiple adversities it developed your testimony. Thank you for everything. I will joyfully brag for the rest of my days of how wonderful you are and continue to celebrate your life. You will be missed and cherished forever my brother, my friend, my blessing Da’Marcus we love you.
