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Victor Stevens Obituary

Stevens Victor L. Stevens, 36, died on May 5, 2015. In recent years, he has been known to all his underground music fans as the legendary "Desperado (Despi)" and "Victorio the Don." Despi was born on May 12, 1978 to Kelly Stevens-Reynolds and Victor O'Hara. He was a musical inspiration and he was very passionate about his first love, music. He was a member of All Nations Church and he attended East High School. He's preceded in death by his mother Kelly Reynolds and grandmother Carolyn Eaves. Survived by his brothers, Terrin (Timashay) Reynolds, Jarmel Reynolds and Sevin Barthel; and a host of other loving family members and special friends. Family will receive friends 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 and Celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Church of Hope UMC, 2635 Bulen Ave. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.gofundme.com/twg79ss. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 614/444-1GOD (1463). Monique Smoot, Director.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 8 to May 9, 2015.

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"Juice it Despi!"

Leslie Eaves

April 10, 2016

It's been almost a year and I still long for you to return everyday baby boy! You are my heart forever in this life and in the afterlife never-ending. Aunt Leslie misses you sooooo much! You feel me?

WINDC RADIO and The 640 Evening Show

DJ 640

January 5, 2016

Very Talented and Spirited Person and Soul. Mann it was so nice to have known you for the Brief Time that We Did on our Radio Show. Your Introduction To the Beginning of Show Will Be Forever Played!! May You Continue To Rest In Paradise!!

Brandi Johnson

May 20, 2015

R.I.P Victor I can't believe this is real praying for you and your family

Porche Hagans

May 13, 2015

So many years of memories...you were my brother, my friend, my childrens uncle despi... You will truly be missed, we love you and will always and forever cherish your memory.

Terrin Timashay T.J. FAT-MAN Reynolds

May 11, 2015

Your lil bro sis in-law & young nephews love & miss you more then you can think of

Mary Ann Ward

May 8, 2015

Dear Stevens Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

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