On November 26,2018, an angel from God called Rontae Lamonte Early Sr. home. He was born on March 29, 1974 in Dayton Ohio to Barbra J. Carruth and Late Ronnie B. Early. He was also preceded in death by his sister Rontina Carruth, grandmother  Roberta J. Carruth, grandfather Hilliary Boyd, grandfather Theestr Early, and grandmother Catherine Early whom he adored. Rontae was a graduate of Dunbar class of 1993. Rontae was a star football player as he would say number 32 was the BEST! He also was an inspiring vocalist. Rontae would break out singing a song in a minute. Rontae was employed as a chief for many years. He cooked all around the Dayton area. Rontae loved to travel to Mississippi to his cousin Jimmy farm and he also loved the hospitality of the south. He was a advocate for our men through the group Street Soulza.

Rontae leaves to cherish his loving memory of his children, son Rontae L. Early Jr (California); daughters  Champaigne (Charles) Scott (Trotwood Ohio), and Taylor Early (Chesapeake, Virginia) . Sister Ronnita Carruth; brothers Billy Carruth (Angie), Jeffery Farr, Danny Farr, and Hilliary (Kadisha) Farr. Five grandchildren Ja'Ziah, A'Mauri, La'Nighla, A'Akyi, and Ja'Ceyon, and a host of special cousins; special friends Dawonna Reynolds, Elgin Kight, Ronnel Lane, David Small, and a host many many friends and family that donated to Rontae's Go Fund me page. Too many to named. Thank you so much!