Deyon Cortez Wade, Jr. Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Deyon Cortez Wade, Jr.

Mr. Deyon Cortez “Dee Dee” Wade, Jr., 22, of Phenix City, AL passed Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Brandon Thornton, pastor, officiating and Rev. Felix Worthen, eulogist. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Friday, June 23, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. EST.

Deyon was born, May 16, 2001 to Tonya Elias and the late Deyon Cortez Wade, Sr. in Columbus, GA.

He attended Ridgecrest Elementary, South Girard Junior High School and was a 2019 graduate of Central High School.

He confessed his faith in God at an early age and united with the Bethel A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. Jesse L. Grooms.

As a teenager, Deyon, also affectionally known as “Dee Dee” and “T.I.” to many, developed a passion for ATV's, race cars and fishing.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Deyon C. Wade, Sr.; two great grandmothers, Ruth Ray and Mary Wade; great grandfather, Frank Ray and one great aunt, Sharon Calloway.

The memories of Deyon’s joyful and loving spirit will be cherished by his loving mother, Tonya (Steve) Elias of Phenix City, AL; a beautiful and loving daughter, Dream Wade of Columbus, GA; five brothers, Anthony Ray "AT", Juavon Williams “Red”, Quantarius Allen "Quan", Courtney Elias “C-Redd”, Steven Elias "Man-Man" all of Phenix City, AL, and Karter Wade of Fairburn, GA; three sisters, Alexis Wade of Phenix City, AL, ShaQuantais Wade of Eufaula, AL and Taylor Durrah of Fairburn, GA; two grandmothers, Gaynell Dowdell of Opelika, AL and Jean Wade of Phenix City, AL; special nieces and nephews, JaKobi Wade, Ariane Wade, Kayson Ray, Legend Ray and Makayla Elias all of Phenix City, AL; four uncles, Tommy (Tara) Wade, Ben Wade, Ernest Wade, all of Phenix City, AL and Edward Kirk of Opelika, AL; four aunts, Calandra Collier, Lavonia Lynn of Opelika, AL, Revonia Lynn of Atlanta, GA and Santosha (Anthony) Lockhart of Phenix City, AL; three great aunts, Jean Ray of Buffalo NY, Dorothy Askew of Opelika, AL and Mary McBride of Columbus, OH; two great uncles, Nathaniel Ray of Buffalo, NY and Lewis Wade of Phenix City, AL; special friends, Tanyka Washington, Tytiana Alexander, D’Angelo Davis, Demetrius Pettway, DeMarkus Lamp and Trevon Miller. Deyon’s love for life will also be cherished by a host of other relatives and friends.

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RIP DEYON I LOVE YOU 4L 🥰

I hope that the family finds peace, strength, and understanding. We may not understand God's plan, but he will never leave or forsake you. God, please be with this family throughout their grieving process, Rest In Heaven Pam subway

Imma miss seein you cut up out dea💔 rest in heaven gang🖤

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

I pray that the family finds peace, strength, and understanding. We may not understand God's plan, but he will never leave or forsake you. God, please be with this family throughout their grieving process, Rest In Heaven, young King. Kristin Redd-Ogletree

Gone too soon but at least you're with your father now. We are going to Miss you Dee Dee. We'll never let your memory die. -Love Carolyn.

I'm praying for the wade family especially my little cousin Dream

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My condolences to the family.

My prayers are with the family, I am so sorry.

No more Sliding🏍for us to See..You had yo way on that ATV🔥🔥 But now you have wings and and a voice of melody..Your Dad needed you more so you answered That call ,left us so heartbroken but we standing (Family) thru it all..Ask Jesus To protect the family and give them the strength.cause we miss you and need you.let it be heaven sentt.We miss you.Prayers going up continually 😪

RIDE ON NEPHEW. I CAN SEE U RIDING THRU THOSE GOLDEN GATES AMD HEARING YOUR DADDY SAYING THAT'S MY BOY NI CUT UP ONE TIME. I LOVE U. GONE TO SOON. REST ON. Until we meet again. Hugs and kisses

Rest in paradise DeeDee!I remember all the times you would come stay with me & Redd you'll be truly missed! Love Lauren 🕊️❤️

Ride in paradise handsome! Gone but definitely NEVER forgotten. Love-Lanitria & your nephew (twin) Legend! ❤️

Deyon *^

To know seton was to love him god needed him more than us I'm so sorry for ur lost my condolences 🙏🏾🖤

My condolence to Tonya, Lexi, Ms Jean, SanTosha and the entire Wade family during this time and the days to come. My prayer is for God to hold you all close and release His strength to you all. Love, Trina Jackson

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