He was so down to earth and he always went with the flow. I remember when he used to wake up in the morning and go on the computer to listen to his favorite music. I would nag him about getting ready because he would just sit in his pajamas until it was time to go. But he would always tell me to calm down because their was nothing to worry about. He was always so protective of me and my sister and I loved that about him. He would never let anything happen to us. Devontae was so smart, he would read these huge chapter books at such a young age. I was so impressed by how he would read those 300 page books. I miss you dearly and I'm glad you're in a better place now. I love you!!!

  Devontae was a personable, caring, smart, and driven young man. The things he enjoyed the most is watching, playing, and holding his football when he was younger. I would go into his room to find him sleeping with his football. He was very humble and loving all he wanted is to be loved. He embraced his love of reading with any book he would get his hands on. I raised Devontae, in the church, where he would continue his love of reading the bible.  Although, he went astray like the (prodigal son) the love of God, stayed in his heart. I always told Devontae, no matter what your doing or where your going or where you are at, "keep the prayer of repentance in your heart". In other words, stay prayed up because you never know!  Devontae acknowledged what I said and he went on to be with his true father. "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew the; and before thou calmest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations" (Jeremiah 1: 8). Devontae loved the color red, hence, the family wore red to his "Celebration of life". May you rest in peace with the Lord, above son. Dear God, I understand that Devontae, was a gift please help me to remain self-less about his passing. Heal my broken heart, and renew the right spirit within me. Not of hate, anger, or judgement. I know that you're still on the throne, you sit high and look low. There is "no one like you". I will always love you Son, eternally. Thank you for the "21" years you allowed me to be with my son.... GODSPEED.