f JA C e l e b r a t i o n o f L ife In Loving Memory Of Vajuan JAntw AViCCingfiam * <*' Alpha June 18,1996 Omega July 31, 2011 M o n d a y , JAugust 8-2011 4 T. M. Beulah (grove B a p tist Church 1434 TopCar Street A ugusta, A 30901 Hev, Dr. Sam D a v is, T as tor Rev. James Ahraham, Tresiding To Our S(lining S ta r D ajuan, though we only had six years with you here on earth, we will always re member you and your kind gentle spirit, for we only had a dash o f time with you.-, What matters m ost is we met and now our lives will forever be changed. 'The Dash 1996-2011" From the beginning . ..., . to the end the dash represents your date o f birth until the end o f your journey here on earth. This dash represents all the times you spent with us and now only those who loved you know what that little line was worth. For it matters not how much you owned; the bicycles, the gaming systems, and games or shoes. What matters is how you lived, loved and how spent your dash. A s you think long and hard are there things that we would like to change? For we never know how much time is left we could be at "dash mid-range' . I f we ran just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to un derstand the way other people fee^we will not be so quick to anger, we will show appreciation more, we will love the people in our lives like we never loved before. I f we treat each other with respect, more often wear a smile remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. Anonymous So D ajuan, these are the characteristics we saw in you! As you are being eulogized and your life's contributions told, you should be pleased with the things said about you and how you spent your dash! Thaddeus, Tywanda,, Rekia, Marianda * To Mommyfs JAngeC D ajuan, Oh how I can still hear you saying, "Mommy I'm not a baby; you are too protective." Even in this same situation you would say, "Mama, I'm okay" !! This is true; you are not a baby. You were a handsome, loving young man! But Angel, you will always be my (Momma's) baby. Even through your transition from earth to glory, my love for you will never diminish nor lessen. I want you to know that Mommy is not upset with you for learning to ride theTbur wheeler and doing what you enjoyed most. I love you so, so very much!! D a j u a n ^ l n ) yixiw ere my angel on eartht and now you are my angel in Heaven. I will always cherSn the time that G od allowed us to share. Son, I'm so proud o f you in so many ways. Y ou brought me great joy with the love o f G od that you showed through your life; you shared your joy with everyone. I will hold in my heart, your memories, your artwork, your rubber band necklace collection, and so much more. I know that you are home now, and our home will never ever be the same. We release you into the care o f Jesus - for in his house are many mansions. Juan, you will never be replaced or forgotten; in our hearts you will forever be present. You are absent from us but present with the Lord. You are with Grandmother Mozelle and Uncle Reggie. I will never say good-bye to you my love! I will say that Heaven has gained an Angel from earth - myAmgel, I am glad that I always told you and showed you how much I love you!! You are m y heroIf Only G od knows the pain that I bear not being able to hold, see, touch, smell nor hear your voice! But I will rejoice knowing that you are safe from this mean sinful world. Thank you, D ajuan for loving Mommy and your sister so much and for all you did for me. Angel, you are free now. Nothing holding or stopping you. Soon we all will be free, All My Love. D o you remember me telling you, "Y ou are a Minister?" Well guess what, I was right. Y ou ministered to millions with the life you lived, and even in death you still minister. O n that note, Minister D ajuan A. Willingham , YOU M A D E IT.| we will see you again soon! H ug and kiss Mommy and Uncle Reggie for me. I know you are telling me, " Momma,T am not going to kiss a man. 1 don't care who he is!" . I LO V E YOU M Y SO N !, M OM M Y Order of Service Prelude Rev. James Abraham, Presiding Mr. Otis Copeland, III Processional Solo Scripture Old Testament - Psalms 34 N ew Testament - John 14: 1- 7 Prayer Solo " As I Knew Dajuan As a Student Ms. Porsha Ward Rev. Clarence Flill Rev. Bobby Hankerson Rev. Christina Mealing Ms. Tfifany Palmer Mrs. Andrea Robbins, Educator Paul Knox Middle As a Friend As a Family Member Solo Acknowledgements Solo Words o f Comfort to Family and Friends Solo Eulogy Mr. Kyle Eubanks Ms. Arava Copeland Mr. Jamel Hopgood Dr. Olivia Copeland Ms. Clarisse Peeples Rev. Solomon Ware Mr. Dalvin Jennings Pastor Hubert Quiller Restoration Worship Richmond Hill, Georgia Song Ms. Anderson Hardy I Told the Storm Recessional - - I'm Free j\ Committal- Benediction- Internment Spring Grove Baptist-Church Edgefield Count}', South Carolina **Repast to follow com m ittal at resident e Life's 'RefCections Oh yes, w e'll trust him while we live! We'll trust him when we die; and then when all our work is done, w e'll reign with him on high. Master Dajuan Antwaivious Willingham was bom on June 18, 1996, in Richmond County, Georgia. Dajuan was the son of Reverend Melissa L. Allen and Ray mond A. Willingham. Brother of JacQuara M. Willingham, Dajuan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis E. and Minister Mozelle Allen. He is the grandson of Josey Willingham and Cluese Tansklev. At the age of four Dajuan gave his life away to take on a life for Jesus Christ, he was baptized at the Spnng Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Delbert Nero. Under the leadership of his grandmother Minister Mozelle Allen, Dajuan served faithfully while in the youth choir and in Vacation Bible School . In 2005, Dajuan moved his membership to Full Gospel with Pastor Shores where he ministered to others by playing; the drums. Dajuan was a student at Belvedere Elemental}7, Mossy Creek Elementary, and Paul Knox Middle Schools. He was a rising freshman at North Augusta High School where he was excited to be able to participate in the NJROTC Program. Dajuan was a free spirit and loved everyone that he came in contact with. After being in Dajuan's presence you were never the same. Dajuan loved animals espe cially his pets: D aDa', Nayla, and Roscoe; they were his pit bulls. Dajuan enjoyed all sports, particularly swimming. There was not much Dajuan did not like, except for food-- as he was known to be a picky eater. Dajuan was a God-fearing young man. He took his walk with Christ serious, and if you knew him, you could tell. Dajuan let his light shine everywhere he went. Dajuan loved spending time with his little god-sister Kae'onna and eagerly awaited the birth of his new god-sister Ebony who was born July 27, 2011. He was looking forward to seeing Kea' onna again and Ebony for the first time on Monday, August 1st. But God called my Angel home and he answered and ascended to heaven. Some o f his activities included 2004 Ronnie O Spry Basketball Camp, 2006 Coaching Boys to Men Abstain Fest, Musician (Drummer), Full Gospel 2005 until death, Special Advocate for Special Needs Children and so much more. Left to Cherish our Angel's memories are: a loving and dedicated mother Rever end Melissa Allen and Neal Gaines, his sister JacQuara M. Willingham, three Aunts Stacey (Wally) Garcia of Germany, Andrea Priester in Atlanta, GA, and Jean Palmer of Augusta, GA. Two uncles Scott Allen of North Augusta, SC, Lou is Thad Allen o f North Augusta, SC, four god-sisters Araya Copeland, Atlanta, GA, Charmaine Palmer, Augusta, GA, Kea'onna Jones and Ebony Jones o f Au gusta, GA. Two god-brothers Ian Jeremiah and Kyle Eubanks, a Great grand mother Minnie Hawkins, two great aunts Shirley (Russell) Johnson Trenton, SC, Donna Brown of Columbia, SC and two great uncles Pastor Hubert (Johnnie) Quiller o f Richmond Hill, GA and Mike Hawkins (Gina) of North Augusta, SC. Dajuan's paternal family includes: Ins father Raymond (Maureen) Willingham, brother Byron Willingham, Grandmother Josey Willingham, Grandfather Cluese Tanksley, two uncles Travis (Stephanie) Willingham, Brock Willingham, Great Aunt Daisy (Clarence) Broadwater, two great uncles John (Angie) Tanksley, and Leroy (Catherine) Tanksley, seven great aunts, Robbie Adams, Mae (George) Wil liams, Julie M Sturgis, Hattie M McBride, Judith Willingham, Rosa L Willingham, Mary L McDaniels, three great uncles, Joe Willingham, Roy Willingham, Sr., and Hubert Lewis. J'Cower "Bearers Family Members and Friends Honorary Flower Bearers Rising 9th Graders of North Augusta High School TaCC B e a r e r s Scott Allen Thad Allen Kyle Eubanks Travis Willingham Brock Willingham *' Jackie Carlton Keith Everett Brown Keith Anthony Brown Honorary Pall Bearers Rising 9th Graders of North Augusta High School Acknowledgements: \Xe, the family of Dajuan Antwaivious Willingham, would like to thank you for the visits, calls, flowers, cards, and most of all your prayers. We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Sam Davis and the Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga., Pastor Bussey and the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga., Edgefield County Emergency Services Personnel, South Carolina Highway Patrol, WRDW Channel 12, Kyle Eubanks, The Mathis Family of Edgefield Coun ty, The Adams Family of Edgefield County, Araya Copeland, Ms. Jean and Family and the entire Mill Creek Subdivision. We would like to extend our appreciation to our church family, The Full Gospel Non-Denominational Church and Teaching Center, and Pastor Tern D Shores. We are thankful for the pouring out of love from die community at large. May God Bless all of you as you continue your journey dirough this life. Arrangements Entrusted to: G L BRIGHTHARP & SONS 614 W E S T A V E NORTH AUGUSTA, S C 29841 (803) 279-0026