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Devonte Duck Obituary
Devonte Albert Duck, age 18, of Erie, passed away on October 14, 2013.
Born in Erie on February 22, 1995 the son of Lamona Jones Hubbart and Earnest M. Duck both of Erie.
Devonte was a 2013 graduate of Central Tech High School.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends laughing and joking around and playing Xbox. His favorite football team was the Minnesota Vikings and he enjoyed playing baskeball. He had an affectionate smile along with his big heart and was always wanting to help everyone.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandmother, Willa Mae Tate; maternal great grand parents, John G. and Maudie L. Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory to his parents; a dear and close stepdad, Iafari O. Hubbart, his girlfriend and mother of his child, Alisha Deboe; two brothers, Deonte M. Duck and Dondre O. Hubbart; a sister, Alicia Gruver; paternal grandparents, Della Quinn and Earnest Duck; maternal grandparents Elnora Jones and Albert Hampton; step-grandmother, Ida Faye Hubbart; great grandfather, Judge Tate. He is further survived by aunts, Angela and Yolanda Jones; uncles, Shannon and Albert Jones, Kenny and Curtis Duck, Limuel Henry, Michael Graham; many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 1962 Buffalo Road on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are invited to stay for services immediately following with Bishop Asa Jones, SR officiating.
Burial will be in Erie Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Devonte Duck
Uncle Shannon
February 22, 2025
Gone Way too soon and there is never a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I've been wearing this bracelet which did have your name on it that faded away over the years soon after you left us. That I will continue to wear. And never ever take off. Love and Misssssssssss you nephew
Mommy
February 22, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Son.
Mommy love and miss you dearly.Keep smiling and watching over Us.
#30
#Duck4Life
#LongLiveDuck
Big cousin (Dej)
February 18, 2025
Well hello there cousin! It's been awhile since I've showed love on here, but it's never been a day you aren't thought of. Happy early birthday peanut head! I just couldn't wait any longer to welcome you into club 30, it's the best club to be in! You won't be disappointed...I love you infinity & beyond cousin.
Al aka Man
October 11, 2024
Hey Neph , it´s unc . Just shooting thru to tell you I love you . Your thought of all the time as I know you know . Me and you always together and hearing you say what´s up Unc is greatly missed
Love always
Your Uncle Man
Brandon Hunter
October 12, 2020
Life couldnt have given us enough tyme together on earth but the tyme lyfe gve us together Is always cherished. Youll faeveea missed .Love brandon and chahon
Deonte Duck
April 29, 2020
Devonte miss you bro
Deja Hughes
January 1, 2020
Happy New Year my boy...I love you baby
Brandon Hunter
October 14, 2018
Five years ago today you were sadly taken away from us. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you bra you forever live on through us and around us and you will forever be missed I love you bra.
Sincerely, Brandon hunter
#R.i.p duck#
The pain never ceases
Deja Hughes
June 21, 2018
Dear cousin..
better yet, brother. I came across someone today who looked just like you walking across the street from my house on my way to work today. I watched him walk all the way down the road and it brought me back to our child hood, when we would part ways after playing together allllllllllllllllll day. You and Deonte would walk us half way home or Mike and I would walk the two of you half way home and as we departed, I would always look back at the two of you walking away and just laugh. Thank you.. Thank you for giving me something to smile about then and now. I love you peanut head.
Yours truly
-Big Cuz❤
Miss everything bro
Deonte Duck
October 2, 2017
My brothers keeper
Rodasha
October 17, 2014
Lovee youu Devonte ! #LongLiveDuck#DuckNation
Angela Payne
October 16, 2014
I love you I can't say it a enough!
Rodasha
October 14, 2014
Wow .. It's been one year since you left && my whole world has changed I miss your smile your laughter and your kindness you were great cousin son && father and will be dearly missed I think about you every single day and I still think to myself why you ? I know they are in a better place && God has you wrapped around his arm I love you Devonte Albert Duck ! R.I.P Cuz ! #LongLiveDuck#WeMissYou#WeLoveYou#R.I.P
Alisha DeBoe
October 14, 2014
One whole year since my world came crashing down & changed me forever , I still cant believe you were taken from me ?? I just wanna see your face give you the biggest hug & kiss & tell you how much i love you baby !! Its hard not being able to run to the person who really knew you , Better than i know myself , Who was ALWAYS there thru thick & thin , Never left my side no matter what , Always made sure i knew how much he loved me , Stepped up & did for my son like he would've for his own , My bestfriend , my heart , My backbone foreal , Not a day or a minute goes by that i don't think of you & miss you .. I feel so empty inside but knowing that your in a better place , Still with us & i have apart of you will have to do for now .. I LOVE YOU FOREVER & ALWAYS , Rest in paradise hubby until we meet again ???????? ??
Angela Payne
October 14, 2014
I LOVE YOU NEPHEW I MISS YOU SO MUCH!
Rodasha
October 14, 2014
Wow .. It's been 1 year since u left && every since my world changed .. I think about u every single day .. Words can't explain how much I miss u && wish u were here . I miss ur smile , laugh , everything about u Devonte ! Watch over our family ! R.I.P cuz ! Lovee youu ! #LongLiveDuck#WeMissYouu#R.I.P#LoveeYouu !
Angela Payne
October 13, 2014
Awwwww Nephew I can't sleep this time last yr was hard when I got that call! I miss you so much it's hurts (tears) I love you Devonte!!! Your TT can't stop crying
October 13, 2014
Devonte, it's already been a year that has gone by...but for me it feels like an enternity, the unending hurt, pain, saddness and questions why? But only you and God knows the answer to that question. I will always and forever love you no matter what anybody says,thinks or does...You know Iv'e always have and will continue to be there and know that your daughter is well loved and cared for, you were truly a blessing to our lives and I thank God for the 18yrs 8mos 14days he allowed you to be here on this earth.Love always,Mommy&Family
Angela Payne
October 6, 2014
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Latasha Barnett
October 4, 2014
Devonte,I must say you have been apart of my family since you were a little boy, my son best friend the only one I would allow to stay over night with my son( DeishAaron) when the lord took you he took a very special and respectable young man,we will always love and miss you and you will always have a place in our hearts.
Angela Payne
October 2, 2014
I Miss You So Much Nephew I can't believe it's going on a yr Since you Left Us! My Heart Hurts Everyday SMH (TEARS) I LOVE YOU!
AL Jones
September 12, 2014
Hey nephew, it's ur uncle man ,your my dude and we had some good conversation s u and I. I'm hurt nephew, really hurt.ur my baby sister's son , and I can't bring home to her.I know God has u in his house, but we wish u were here with us, we are a family that lost a lot, u and my sister (ur auntie Gay) God knows as I sit here and type and cry , my love for you 2 is deeper than I can express in words.Nephew I love u, and miss u every day! Ur smile , ur coolness, ur respect u always showed me , nephew I will never forget u,please dnt forget ur uncle.
Deja Hughes
September 11, 2014
I remember you, myself and Mike walking to country fair from your house and you stopped and said "ya'll wanna see me be James Bond" and we said "yeah" so you ran out in the middle of the street, stopped, dropped and started rolling singing the James Bond theme song lol. We all busted out laughing...man you were so silly...all these memories I have of you..of us...how can I ever forget you? how can I ever forget an unforgettable person.. I love you, rest easy... I'll meet you at the finish line one day..#100
Rodasha
August 22, 2014
Wow , words can't even describe how much I miss u I think about u every single day , but I know your in a better place and that you're still with me , I love and miss u Devonte ! RIP ?? #LongLiveDuck ??
July 16, 2014
Devonte,I Love and miss you dearly??. I'm just now at a point where I can even look at your obituary,there's not a minute, hour,week or day that I don't think about you. But even though your life was taken way to soon. I know you're still here with me bcuz you had so much more and you'll forever live on.RIP Baby?Mommy
Angela Payne
April 24, 2014
I miss you nephew I love you so much??
Eldina Pobric
March 24, 2014
You were the most wonderful person. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You were such a great friend and always someone anyone especially me could count on. You were such a generous and loving person. I miss you so much. RIP buddy
Gates
November 15, 2013
a young man who touched so many hearts you will for ever be missed and loved.. save a place for me .. ill meet you there ... I love you duck
The Terry Family
October 25, 2013
Sincere condolences and healing prayers going out to Della, and to the DUCK, JONES and TATE FAMILIES in their loss of someone so young and precious. May GODS grace and mercy sustain you all during this trying time...
Cherea Hardy(Tate)
October 22, 2013
To Lisa,The Jones/ Duck Family I am sorry for loss of your love one and no that you and your family are in my prayers
DEISHAARON GILMORE YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED, WE WILL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY. MUCH LOVE
LATASHA BARNETT AND FAMILY
October 22, 2013
To THE JONES AND Duck FAMILY, MY GOD TOUCH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF GREIVENCE, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO SAY THANK YOU LORD FOR ALLOWING MY SON TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL AND RESPECTABLE FRIEND IN HIS LIFE FOR THE SHORT TIME DEVON'TE WAS WITH US. HE WAS A VERY SWEET YOUNG MAN, WHEN DEVON'TE WAS AROUND THE DAY WENT RIGHT, I MUST SAY I'M REALLY GOING TO MISS HIM. IT'S HARD NOT TO SHED TEARS THIS WAS A BRIGHT YOUNG MAN, AND I THANK YOU AGAIN LORD FOR ALLOWING DEVON'TE TO BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY.
Marie Blanks
October 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crystal Drain
October 20, 2013
Lamona and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Norman and I will keep you in our prayers.
Carletta Tate
October 20, 2013
May god keep you through your transition,my prayers ,and my heart goes out to you and your family.
KAREN TWILLIE
October 19, 2013
TWILLIE FAMILY
MY HEART GOES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.
Latiah Scheffner
October 18, 2013
Devonte, Aubree and i love you and miss you so much. You will forever live on in our hearts. God Bless <3
Virginializ Vargas-Cruz
October 18, 2013
Your in a better place now...You maybe gone but will never be forgotten, We will meet again...Keep shining R.I.P
Devonte Duck
kathy mattern
October 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Courtney Tate
October 18, 2013
I will always miss u and keep you in my prayer's me and the little ones... love and miss u always cuz... sorry for the rest of the family's loss
October 18, 2013
Duck! I been knowing you 10 years+. It's killing me because the way you look in that picture is how you always looked. Your big smile & laugh could cheer anybody up. I'm not gonna believe your gone til I see you today, & when I do I just know that I got another guardian angel to walk with me.
Nisha Polk
October 18, 2013
WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU FAM(ILY) .. IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT SEEING YOU AROUND REST IN PEACE DUCK .!! WE LOVE YOU <3
Jocelyn Baez
October 18, 2013
Gone but neva FORGOTTEN . Love you Devonte . Your in the better place now with no worries . I will truly miss you bro . Much love to the Jones/Duck family.
Dea Woodward
October 18, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Jones/Duck Family. I hold you all close to my heart and will continue prayer for you in this time of need. Lean not to your own understanding. God will give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Look to God! Love you all!
Stacy Pinkston-Howze
October 18, 2013
My condolences and prayers are with your family at this time of bereavement.
October 18, 2013
This too, shall past. God is control. Great-great aunt Christine Tate Gavin-Lathan (Baby sister of Judge Tate, Jr. & children). Manhattan, NY
October 17, 2013
May God keep you all! I now this is my cuzin I'm from Akron and my mom is Rosa Lee Duck, I wish I would have known before now Thursday night , I would have been there with you but trust God with all your heart and if you need to talk or anything call me (330) 780-4892 my mom is aunt Pecola sister. LOVE Y'ALL!
Patty Nguyen
October 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So very sorry for your loss.
AnQwale Lockett
October 17, 2013
My prayers are effectual and costant for the family... I'am go miss my lil cuz ;( Keep a smile Deonte I'am go miss him with you fam!
Diane
October 17, 2013
Ms jones and family. I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my prayers.
October 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Your Aunt
Cassie Duck Sanders
(St Louis)
Darlene Duck
October 17, 2013
You are with ur Great grandparents : Albert Duck
And Easter Hughes Duck . Another ANGEL to watch over me. I Love You Nephew. Rest In Peace.
October 17, 2013
Nephew,you're GONE. It's like a BAD DREAM.My visits to Erie want be the same without your smiling face coming to visit me and us cutting up on your Grandpa's porch. I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Forever Your Aunt Darlene Duck
angelique miles
October 17, 2013
Sorry for ur loss my prayers goes out to ur family may god lift u up through difficult time
October 17, 2013
RIP DUCK! Much love
bri
October 17, 2013
May everyone's prayers be with you. I didn't know you but I use to see you in the halls at central. You will be truly missed by many.
R.I.P Duck
Brenda Wiler
October 17, 2013
Lamona and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you... Let the good Lord's grace and love guide you through this time of great loss...
Lilsaint
October 17, 2013
R.I.P DUCK
4Nation
October 17, 2013
To Devonte's Family,
Devonte was a nice young man with lots of potential. He was kind, respectful, lovable, and fun to be around. You have my deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
Ms. Williams
Shannon Davis
October 17, 2013
R.I.P. Davonte I can't believe this is real you was a nice young man and always had my back ,when noone understand you did ,we had a good bond since elementry -high school imma really miss you "yellow mellow" what imma do now? I wish things was different and I can bring yhu back....yhu will be foreva in my heart you was one of the Realist friends I had...love you my little anqel may you rest in peace
Hannah Jones
October 17, 2013
To the family:
I am extremely sorry for your loss of this amazing young man Devonte Duck. His passing has touch the hearts of all students, old and new, here at Central Tech. I met him my freshman year and he was one of the sweetest people i have ever come across. May God bless and keep you in this sad time.
Lindsay Peters
October 17, 2013
Rest easy Devonte. Prayers to your family.
Kari Carson
October 17, 2013
Im going to miss seeing that smile man still cant believe that you are gone but you are home with no worries and you left a part of you here with us , you will forever live forever be loved never for gotten love you Duck !
yanha phillips
October 17, 2013
loveee yhu duckieeeeeeee . just seen yhu the other day now yhu gonee smh . loveeyhuu lotsss ..
yanha phillips
October 17, 2013
rest . In .PARADISEEE Duckieee <3 yhuuu #YanhaPhillipssss
Silvana Mehinagic
October 17, 2013
To lose someone like you is something none of us will ever get over but to have the opportunity to even know you was a blessing itself. Everything is going to feel so different now that you're gone. Rest in peace Duck, it's time for you to bless Heaven with your presence. Nothing but love from me and my family. You and your family are forever in our hearts.
Naszah Green-tate
October 17, 2013
Rest in peace cuz , you gon be truly missed... b.i.p real man for life
Silvana Mehinagic
October 17, 2013
For all of us to lose someone like you is a pain we will never get over but to have been granted someone as special as you in our lives is truly a blessing. You're going to be missed like crazy Duck. I have nothing but love for you. Rest in Peace, it's Heaven's turn to be blessed with your presence.
shana neal
October 17, 2013
R.i.p to you honey your in a better place now and you have no worries now!!
October 17, 2013
Rest in paradise Duck!
Nia Darby
October 17, 2013
RIP Duck! You were such a good friend and just a great person altogether! Rest easy homie <3
Jack & Millie (Tate) Hines
October 17, 2013
To the Family: So sorry to hear of your loss of your loved one. May God give you peace, strength and comfort during your time of bereavement.
October 17, 2013
To the family:
You have my deepest sympathy, may God comfort & strengthen you in this time of sorrow. I'm deeply saddened by your loss, my prayers for you are that with each passing moment, day, week, month, year you find and endure strength to continue life's journey and be comforted daily by the fondest memories of Devonte. May God bless & keep you always.
With sincere sympathy,
Angelique Parker, and boys( Raheem, Kemoni, TaBias, Amari Farmer, & Sayvion Willis)
kiev williams
October 17, 2013
Rip lil bro def goin miss you bro this really hurting mfs right now man but least you dnt gotta worry we got u brah now u and my cuz goon can watch over me one love bro rip
Madison king
October 17, 2013
your gonna be deeply missed duck....
Brendan "Bwezzy or B or YunqStyle" Warren
October 17, 2013
RIP To My Bro Duck I'll Miss You Bro and you always be in my heart bro and Never thought it'll be you man . I love you Bro
Adam Brosche
October 17, 2013
May god put this good man's soul to rest knowing that he will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Devonte.
Daraysha Shirley
October 17, 2013
You will be truly missed
October 17, 2013
R.I.P DUCK, WE LOVE YOU!!!!
DEJA
October 17, 2013
wow that's like u was walking central halls last year and this this crazy NEVER FORGOTTEN R.I.P. DEVONTE
Devin Gamble
October 17, 2013
Rest in Peace Duck, you will be truly missed by many. had such a wonderful heart... God has called you now, see you soon. love you black. Prayers goes out to the family and Alisha.
Akeryia Tate-Knight
October 17, 2013
Ima Miss You Duck ?
October 17, 2013
RIP!!! you're free now.
KENNY MITCHELL
October 17, 2013
RIP DUCK
Sabrina Mitchell-Santiago
October 17, 2013
Alisha & DeVontes' family,
May God hold you in this time of loss. Find comfort in your faith, and hold close your memories. God Bless you.
Jacqueline Elston
October 17, 2013
To the Duck/Jones family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss.
May the Prince of Peace dry all weeping eyes, comfort you through this difficult time, uplift the family in prayer and give you hope and understanding, for He knows how much we can bear.
Respectfully,
John Smith
October 17, 2013
God Grant you strength,
And Peace in your sorrow,
No one can understand the pain,
Go forward with the good memories,
So many of them,
To outweigh the bad ones,
Every Rose has a thorn,
Remember the good times.
Verneta Jordan
October 17, 2013
To the family of Devonte Duck
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Inspite of any tragedy, GOD is still able to heal all those whom are suffering from this loss.
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning..
Keep you total trust in him. For only he alone can do the impossible.
Nina
Chris Fraser
October 17, 2013
Lamona, Deonte, and family...I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am here for you if even you just need a shoulder to cry on. You have my deepest sympathies.
Anissa (Coke) Johnson
October 17, 2013
I am praying for your family! RIP!
jackie ford
October 17, 2013
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS FAMILY
JACKIE FORD
October 17, 2013
To MOMA NOBY I AM SO SORRY I CANT EXPRESS MY FEELING FOR THIS PERIOUS LOSS LISA BE STRONG HOLD ON TO GOD,LOOK TO THE HILLS IN WHICH COME YOUR HELP ALL YOUR HELP COME FROM THE LORD IN JESUSNAME LOVE YOU ALL. JACKIE FORD-SAUNDERS FAMILY.
October 17, 2013
RIP <3
Shante "baby girl" Mathis
October 17, 2013
R.I.P cous , this still unbelieveable . Never thought it'll be you man . I love you !
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