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DeShaunn Lamar Davis
1976 - 2020
DeShaunn Lamar Davis
1976 - 2020
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DeShaunn Davis Obituary
Deshaunn Lamar Davis was born on April 27, 1976 to Roosevelt Tatum and Gwendolyn Davis in Pontiac, Michigan. He departed this life on July 11, 2020.
DeShaunn graduated from Pontiac School District. He continued his education at Oakland Community College and was currently enrolled in classes at Michigan State University.
DeShaunn worked with robots as a weld technician at Tower Automotive in Plymouth, Michigan for nearly 25 years.
He enjoyed comic books, puzzles, chess, and model cars, he enjoyed traveling and riding his motorcycle on the open road.
DeShaunn leaves too cherish memory; his two sons, Christopher and Eric Davis by Majorie Dempsey. Anyone that knew him knows his sons were the Inspiration and motivation of his life. He was a proud father to his sons and was a true friend to their mother. He leaves his parents, Roosevelt Tatum & Gwendolyn Davis, his siblings; ShaQuana (Clifton) Davis-Smith, Benjamin (Nicole ) Tatum and Bryce Tatum, but he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Jerry Cole, II. He leaves his niece, Savanna Tatum and his nephews; Jalon Carson, Jerry McDonald and Ayden Tatum to cherish his memory.
DeShaunn had a relationship with Robert Penermon who was also an active father figure throughout his life as well as his grandmother, Catherine "mommie" Penermon.
DeShaunn is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other friends including close family friend, Shera Green and his girlfriend, Shaquana "Mercedes" Jenkins. Each will hold on dearly to his memory.
Mr. Davis will lie in repose on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Cobb's Funeral Home.
As a global concern about Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have a impact on our community, we are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of the families we serve and the community in general. Some families are making the decision to postpone services while others have opted to move forward with a small gathering of close family and friends.
It is Cobb's Funeral Home policy, which lines up with the restrictions of our governor, Gretchen Whitmer, that all gatherings are limited to 20 people with a distance of 6 feet.
May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you during this time.
Sheree Wells
November 19, 2022
I worked with Deshawn at Tower. He was an inspiration everyday. A blessing to everyone who knew him. He always had a smile and a hug. A beautiful addition to heaven. I´m sorry to have learned of his passing. My memories of him will live on in my heart. Love and blessings to his family.
Tanisha Lang
July 23, 2020
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Davis &Tatum family. I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Deshaunn. My thoughts and prayers is with his family at this time. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.
Heather Herrera
July 20, 2020
My condolences to the family
Dameon Carroll
July 20, 2020
My condolences. I am keeping the family in prayer. Shaunn will truly be miss. May God continue to give you strength.
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TIna Dennard-Hill
July 20, 2020
Sending Love to the Davis family, May you find comfort in this time. You will forever be in me and Tym hearts. Love you guys
Artherine Jackson
July 20, 2020
My condolences to you and your family.on the Lost of your son.May GOD Continue to comfort you all.
Marquisha Graham-Thompson
July 20, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Im miss your smile the most.
Geneva (Lanehart) Brown
July 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony Redd
July 19, 2020
I'm sorry for your loss prayers for family I'm miss you was a good friend rest in peace
Lisa & Lionell Green
July 19, 2020
Sending our love and sincere condolences, keeping you all in our prayers
Rev. Tony & Sylvia Simpson
July 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JENNIFER MCGEE
July 19, 2020
To Robert Penermon and the Davis Family;
It's terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
MS. JENNIFER MCGEE-SCOTT; Family Friend of ROBERT PENERMON
Cassandra Daniels
July 19, 2020
My heart is heavy baby. My strength my God showed me. How to have when I lost your God brother.
You always no matter when we could see each other. Was a handsome, loving godson. My God has truly gained an angel. I won't say goodbye I'll say I love you and see you soon
Sharine Berry
July 19, 2020
Shaunn, that smile that lights up a room. You will be truly missed my friend. May God continue to bless and cover your boys and your family.
Joan Biebel
July 19, 2020
Galations 5 22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith
I can say these words describe Deshaunn, he was the light at tower and his light will shine on in our hearts forever, his light now takes its place in heaven with the other Angels. I will miss him, his smile and supporting huggs more than words can say. May God bless and stregthen you all. With prayers and deepest sympathy - Joan Biebel
Renee Travis
July 19, 2020
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the Davis family..Shaunn will be truly missed he will never be forgotten..Love all of you I will keep you all in prayer..from the Travis family
Mary Donnell
July 19, 2020
Words can not express my heartfelt love and care for you at this time. Just know that I care, and God cares.
Ernest & Catherine James
July 18, 2020
May God bless and keep you and the family. May his soul Rest In Peace, and may you Know that we ❤ love you and will always keep you in our prayers.
Ernest and Catherine James.
Arrrtta Allen
July 18, 2020
Condolences to the Tatum / Davis family and may God be with you during this time of loss
Loretta James
July 18, 2020
That smile that smile of Deshaunn's would light up a room where ever he was and that smile oh! That smile will be lighting up the heavens above
Dharie' Miller
July 17, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Davis family.
Valerie Stewart
July 17, 2020
Roosevelt Tatum and Family,May the warmth of family and friends and wonderful memories bring you comfort at this diffiult time
Sheneka Harris
July 16, 2020
Still speechless
July 16, 2020
Rest in Heaven. Lativa
Barbara Rogers-Landry
July 16, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rita Washington
July 16, 2020
To my beloved Davis' Family! May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 It is with deepest sympathy and Love.
With Love, Auntie Rita
Lanae Allen /Gholston Family
July 16, 2020
Missing u cuz and u will never be forgotten. Always in my heart. RIH.
Robert Penermon jr
July 16, 2020
Just want to thank everyone for prayer and thought also to this mom daughter and Brothers it's a difficult time but it better to go Thur with GOD he help us get though just trust in God for those who haven't accepted God in their life as a Lord and personal savior please do not put it off we all have to go this route it's our choice I would encourage you to accept the Lord as your lord and personal savior confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that the Lord has died and rose again and you shall be saved none of us are perfect we don't know when where or how God is able try God
Judy Love
July 16, 2020
May God wrap his arms around you at this difficult time in the loss of your son praying for you and the entire family
Felecia Coleman
July 16, 2020
My condolences and Prayers to the family
Danielle Gossett
July 16, 2020
I worked with Deshaunn at Tower, and as we all did, loved him and his beautiful smile and heart. Im sending prayers and condolences to the family. (Rest in Peace Big Brother, Love your Little Sister)
Michele Smoot
July 15, 2020
To Gwen and the family, sending love, prayers, and condolences to you and the family. Weeping might endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning .
Michele & Robert Smoot
Juaniita Brownlee
July 14, 2020
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal I am praying your strength in the Lord
Juanita Brownlee
Robert Penermon
July 14, 2020
May GOD comfort and strengthed you Gwen quana and all family God is able trust in the Lord
Robert Penermon
July 14, 2020
THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING YOU TO BE HERE LONG AS HE DID SON MISSING YOU YOUR DAD ROBERT
Carla Linwood
July 14, 2020
My prayers and love goes out to the Davis Family! ❤
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