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Jacqwon Cephas Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - On Friday December 12, 2014, surrounded by his family, Jacqwon Keara Cephas entered into eternal peace after a brief illness. He was a loving son, nephew, cousin, friend, homie, and pal "the best son a mother could ever have", loving and caring; forever cherished. Jacqwon was born on June 20, 1989 to Jacqueline Cephas and Cornelius Smith. At an early age he accepted Christ. Jacqwon attended the Newport News Public School system and graduated from Heritage High School in 2007. He also attended Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. Jacqwon had a strong personality. Always willing to lend a helping hand. He was very persistent, dedicated, and full of determination. Jacqwon had a personality that brought joy, comfort, and plenty of laughter into everyone that encountered his life. His greatest pride was his family but his ultimate joy was spending time with his cousins and peers. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Margaret Cephas, and maternal great grandmother, Lula Cephas. Jacqwon leaves to cherish, celebrate, and continue his legacy: his mother, Jacqueline Cephas, his father, Cornelius Smith, paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Smith, his aunts: Angelia Cephas, Evangeline Smith, Denise Charleston, Mary DeGrate, uncle: Michael Smith, great aunts: Annie Taylor, Edwina Moore (Ron), Patricia Glee (Terroll), Carol Cephas, great uncles: Edward Cephas, Roy Cephas (Darnella) and a host of, cousins, extended family members and friends. The Family wishes to express its gratitude and sincere thanks for the many prayers and acts of kindness. Your prayers and friendship are accepted in the spirit of Christian Love. Special Thanks to Sentara Hospice (Sherri and Kim) and his aunt Carol for the compassionate care that was provided to Jacqwon during his illness. The family will host a Celebration of Life and Home Going Service on Thursday December 18, 2014, at 1:00 P.M., at Colossian Baptist Church, 856 Old Fort Eustis Blvd., Newport News, Virginia. A viewing will be held from 1 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Nicholson Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 17, 2014.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 16, 2014.

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Shannon

December 11, 2022

It's been 8 years since you left us. Alot has changed. Alot of family have gone on, including your mother and more recently fatman. You all are loved and dearly missed. You and your mother are reunited and God is good. Continue to rest cousin. Loving and missing you.

Chaneka Perry

December 10, 2022

Missing you on today. Long live JacqwonRIP

Adronne Wheeler-Deverger

December 11, 2020

Encouraging the family to keep the faith!!!!!! Cherish Jacqwon’s memory in your hearts ❤ always!!!!!!
Sending love and prayers.

Shannon

December 10, 2020

As we approach 6 long years without that beautiful smile and infectious laugh. I want you to know that you are not forgotten. You are loved and deeply missed. Continue your rest Mook! We will meet again. Love you❤

Angela Johnson

June 20, 2017

Jacqwon took me a long time to come here but here I am.Just wanted to let you know I love you and will forever treasure the time we spent together!!You were one of the Greatest blessings I could have ever asked for in this life!!Wrote a little something that I never got a chance to give you.This ones for you!!
I'm thinking of you with joy and pleasure
Remembering times I will always treasure
When I think of you my heart is light
Your a special person a sheer delight
Thoughts of you cheer me up whenever I am blue
I am always happy when I think of you!!
I think of you often in the fondest way
I cherish you more than I could ever say!!
Happy Birthday ❤

Verneka Hudson

May 18, 2015

Remembering your bright smile and your bold Spirit Today.

E Hairston

December 30, 2014

My deepest sympathy. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.

T Griffin

December 18, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

December 17, 2014

Jac, my heart feels your sadness, my eyes see your pain, but my spirit knows the joy of knowing "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" I know this is the most difficult path you 'll ever have to travel, but just remember that God has always stood by your side and He will see you through. I will miss those bear hugs and the laying of his head on my shoulder, those eyes that looked to me for answers, even on the Sunday before as he knew he was slipping away from us. In all of this, trust in God......he will take care of you. Jacqwon has won his battle and God has granted him a new heart.....sleep on son, until we meet again. Jac, we re here for you. Rev Myrt The Preacherladi Dobson and Min Tracy Dobson, Perry and Robyn Williams

tricia ayoub

December 17, 2014

Jackie, Nikki and Family..heartfelt memories of you all.....LOVE is the right place...FOREVER? THE WEST FAMILY

tricia

December 17, 2014

Jackie, Nikki and Family..heartfelt memories of you all.....LOVE is the right place...FOREVER? THE WEST FAMILY

DeJarvis Braxton

December 17, 2014

May your smile forever shine bright as this candle

Shirley, Karen, Jackie Spratley

December 17, 2014

To the Cephas Family
Our prayers are with you

Maria Griffin - Holland

December 17, 2014

Jackie you have my deepest sympathy

Royce Banks Foreman

December 17, 2014

My prayers that the family be comforted by God's grace & mercy. My dear Jackie, I pray for your strength to go on with the confidence of knowing that there is a mender of our broken hearts PSALM 147:3. I never met Jacqwon but clearly he was a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing him with the many people touched by his life. You are an incredible woman bulit for your journey. Hugs from our family to yours from across the miles.

Tony

December 17, 2014

I'll miss you Big Brother, RIP.

Angela Swan

December 17, 2014

I'm so sadden to hear this. May God bring peace to to the family at this time and help them get through this.

Chaneka Perry

December 17, 2014

Jacqwon,
You ment so much to me and it has been an honor to have been apart of your FAMILY. You was and will continue to bless all the lives you have touched with you sparkling smile and captivating personality. Everyone that knew you, knew you appreciate a good party. I know you would want us all to celebrate your homegoing. Your entrance into the gates of heaven is the ultimate celebration for you have been embraced into the arms of the Lord.
Love you,
Nene

shannon cephas

December 17, 2014

My dearest Jacqwon, you are loved and missed. There is a void left in our hearts that will never be filled. Your smile and laughter will always be embedded in my heart. I love you cousin. I know God makes no mistakes so there is no need for me to question why. I will say that as much as we love you,God loved you best and he called you home to rest eternally in his loving arms. It hurt my soul to see you go but hurt even more to see you in pain. God knew how much you could bare. It warms my heart to know that there is no doubt in my mind that you are in heaven and watching over us all. We will always love,cherish and honor you. Your love for your family and friends was unmatched. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of that. I thank God for our last outing the day before you passed. That fighting spirit and determination is what I will always remember. I love you cousin. Rest In Eternal Peace.. Until we meet again, farewell my love. ??????

Chasidy Thompson

December 17, 2014

Jacque and family I am so sad by the passing of jacqwon. He was full of love and a special person I will miss his smile! Jacque,Nikki, and family you have my deepest sempathies during this time. -rest in paradise jacqwon

The Real Solider...

Brian Bond Sr.

December 16, 2014

Keep Your Head Held High Jackie
Psalm 18:28 “You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.”

shannon cephas

December 16, 2014

I love you. R.I.P????

shannon cephas

December 16, 2014

My dearest Jacqwon, I love you and miss you. I like so many will miss your smile and laugh.We are heart broken. I will not forget the person you were. So loving and kind. It's hard for me to comprehend how and why but our God makes no mistakes. I know how much your family meant to you. We all are reeling with the pain of loosing you. You are truly one of a kind. My fondest memory being the night of your party, you danced all night??. I enjoyed watching you enjoy yourself. And even when you weren't at your best health wise you still were determined to do everything that you were doing before. It hurt my soul to see you in pain,and there was nothing I could do to take it from you. God knew how much was too much to bare and he called you home to rest. So my dear cousin, rest on. We love and miss you Mook. #GodHasSpoken..#Amen

Donna Griffim

December 16, 2014

It's sad to see you gone so soon, but I know you are surrounded by the grace of God, I will never forget your smiling face and I know your smiling down on us. God bless Jackie, Nikki and all of his family and friends through this time.

Linda Coleman

December 16, 2014

Jacqwon was a wonderful young man that I had the pleasure of getting to know. I thank God for him and his family and I pray that God will comfort you all during this time of bereavement. God bless.

Adronne Wheeler-Deverger

December 16, 2014

Jackie, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong and lean on the Lord, He will direct your path, give you comfort and give you that peace which passes all understanding. Love and God's peace be with you.

MARY GRIFFIN

December 16, 2014

To the CEPHAS family I'm so sorry for your loss. He will greatly be missed by all that shared his presence. He was a kindhearted, gentle, intelligent man. I know he might not be with us all but his spirit continues to live among us. Mary Griffin

December 16, 2014

To the mother Jackie, father, Spencer and all relatives of Jacqwon, you have my deepest condolences. I am sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place. My prayers are with you. Continue to praise and trust God because he does not make mistakes. Love you all. Vivian Ashlock

J Marshall

December 16, 2014

I am sorry to hear of your loss, Jackwon will be missed. It is hard to lose a loved one at such a young age . Yet, we can take comfort in the future when death will be swallowed up forever.

BarbaraSmith&Family

December 16, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

December 16, 2014

Jacqwon you will truly be missed. I'll miss our talks, the fights, the laughs... You truly touched everyone's heart and made a huge impact on every individual you crossed paths with. Rest easy man. Love you.

Annette Crawley

December 16, 2014

Jackie,
May the grace of the Lord engulf you with an abundance of strength, peace, and love as you cope with the loss of your child. Please understand Jackie that Jacqwon is no longer suffering; nor in pain as he's in the care of a loving God who choose him to help brighten His Kingdom. If there is anything I can do for you, I'm just a call away. Much love,

Lovingly, Grandma Annette

December 16, 2014

Jacqwon, Thank you for enriching so many lives during your earthly journey. Your Cheeto smile and loving spirit was contagious; it lit up the room when you entered. I was proud , humbled, and honored that you considered me as your grandma. Rest in the arms of the Master Jacqwon, well done. I'll miss you dearly,

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