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DeVante Green Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - DeVante L. Green, 15, of Springfield died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born May 3, 1993, in Springfield, the son of Vera M. Brooks and James H. Green Sr.
DeVante was a sophomore student at Springfield High School.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Green Sr., and grandfather, Willie Johnson.
He is survived by his mother, Vera Brooks of Springfield; grandmothers, Margaret Johnson and Alice Stapleton, both of Springfield; six sisters, Jacqueline and Stacy Watson, Tillwanna and Sheneatha Green, Chrissy Carol and Shyneice Brooks, all of Springfield; four brothers, DeJuan Green, Cedrick Joiner and Detrick and James Green; a niece, Ashley Watson; four nephews, Derrick Watson, Don and DeAndre Criss and Tahj Trotter, all of Springfield; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at New Hope Baptist Church, with the Rev. Minnie Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for DeVante Green
vera
February 17, 2009
im very sorry bout your loss i new vontae frm franklin he was a very nice kid i love u n i miss u vontae
Geraldine & Aaron Morgan
February 16, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
stacy watson
February 14, 2009
I truly want to expess my thanks to all.Vante was always kept everyone laughing,I miss my brother so much, only God,Vante and I know what we use to do.I know ALL my family will see Vante again! I luv you lil bro,,Stacy
Shimeka Scott
February 13, 2009
Vante you will truly be missed! My Love and warmest regards go out to my entire family in this time of grevience. Know that we may not have been there in body but will always be there in spirit!!
Natosha Lunsford
February 12, 2009
I am also sorry for you loss his was a friend of mine at springfield high to but he will always be remembered by everyone
andre
February 12, 2009
I am so sorry for your lost i went to franklin with him he was a cool dude i will miss him ,to the family keep your head up god got your back just keep praying R.I.P vantae andre
Rubin and Margaret Brooks
February 12, 2009
Sorry for your lost. May God blees and keep the entire family
Jakya Singleton
February 12, 2009
We just wanted to express our sympathy. We went to Franklin with Devante. He was always joking and laughing. We will miss you. To the family, you are in our prayers.
Jakya & Taylor Singleton
Karen Gregory (Poludniak)
February 11, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to your enitre family. I will always remember DeVante's wonderful smile.
Erskine Route
February 11, 2009
I will always remember DeVante. He was always first to speak to me with a smile. He was respectful and mannerable. We will miss you. Love
Amy LoPinto
February 11, 2009
we will always miss you LaQuez and his daughter LaShaya Mcdowell
so sorry 4 your loss
Hannah Franklin
February 11, 2009
I will always rember Vante and how cool we was it was like yesterday we was at school kickin it in class he was so cute and small and will always b in my heart and i will alawys rember him and for his mom and other family im so sorry 4 your loss and hope you all stay safe and be careful in what ever you do ! I will always love you and miss you Rest In Peace Lil Vante
Chazla Johnson
February 11, 2009
I am truely sorry for your lost may god be with the family and you are always in our heart
Sherry Nobbe
February 11, 2009
I will always remember De Vante. He was always a respectful, polite, and lovable young man...I am sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Sherry Nobbe (Cody's Grandma)
Diana Womack
February 11, 2009
I will always remember your smile, and apple cheeks. We will really miss you.
courtney nobbe
February 11, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.You will be missed by many .God bless you your family and friends
CATHY GREEN
February 11, 2009
I AM TRULEY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST AND MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.
VENSON WILLIAMS
February 11, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ruby Perkins
February 11, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tina Whiteside
February 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember DeVante coming to my home with Orlando and always being a very respective young man. He will be missed.
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