Poem From Mom My poem to Dewayne My Superstar With eyes that sparkle, a heart so pure, You fill my life with joy, that’s for sure, A burst of laughter so bright A spirit free My son, you’re everything to me. I watch you grow so strong and wise
A shining star beneath the skies
I’ll always love you. That’s a fact
My precious Dewayne, my guiding light, see you on the other side. Sleep RIP
~ Acknowledgements ~
The
~The Harris and Richmond Family
~ Honorary Pallbearers ~
Kameron Moore Charles Harris
Anthony Harris Keith Pigues
Duke Pigues Terrence Ford Whitehaven Football Team
~ Active Pallbearers ~
Damiko Adkins Dedrick Richmond
Dave’onn Porter Joshua Braswell
Leonard Jennings Demetree Dunbar
Cortez Anderson Carl Anderson
Tommie Williams Christopher Towner
Michael Williams
~ Repast ~ Immediately Following Service
Life’s Reflections
Dewayne “Boomaine” Harris, Jr.
September 25, 1991-October 6, 2024
Dewayne was born to the late Dewayne Harris, Sr., and Jacqueline Richmond in Memphis, TN. He was the youngest of their two children, and Tara was his big sister.
As a teenager, Boomaine’s dad would employ him on weekends and during the summer to work with him in his lawn business. This inspired Dewayne to have his own business.
After graduating from Whitehaven High School in 2010, Boomaine furthered his education at Coahoma Community College. He also played football in Europe for a short time, following his dream of being a pro football player. In December 2022, Dewayne received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and was currently working toward earning his Master’s degree.
Boomaine loved football, speaking engagements, and being a self-employed businessman. He was the owner of Mr. 700 Credit Solutions, and he enjoyed educating people about the dangers of driving drunk, a tribute to his late father, who was fatally struck on his motorcycle by a drunk driver on October 20, 2018. Boomaine would always work out; he went to the gym daily and was strict on his type of diet; he loved telling us what we should or should not eat.
In 1997, God blessed Dewayne with another mother, Kimberly Hunt, and two more siblings, Allyson and Kameron. As the years passed, he became an uncle to Tylen Hunter, Tristen Carter, and Talen Kameron.
Boomaine’s memories will be cherished by his two moms, Jacqueline Richmond and Kimberly Hunt Harris, both of Memphis, TN; siblings Tara Richmond Ford, Allyson Harris, and Kameron Moore, all of Memphis, TN; grandmother Mamie Harmon, of Memphis, TN; aunts Carolyn Pigues, Memphis, TN, and Cameron Tuggle Horton, of Houston, TX; uncles Christopher Tuggle, of Houston, TX, and Phillip Henderson of Memphis, TN a brother-in-law, Terrance Ford and a host of cousins and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Dewayne Harris, Sr; grandmother, Lilly Barnes; grandfather, Phil Tuggle; aunts, Allie Bowie, Freda, and Jacqueline Harmon; uncle, Earnest Harris, and cousins, Barrio, Billie and Lawrence Harris.
Dewayne was a teacher in every way to different people, but he always made you smile or laugh at his silly jokes or was a serious, outgoing person. Dewayne was my shining light. Dewayne’s famous saying was, “Everyone must move forward without looking back.”
My Letter To My Brother
Dear My little big brother
I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same. Although I smile and seem to carefree, there is NO ONE Who Misses You MORE THAN Me. I love you
Processional............................................The Family of Dewayne Harris
“Take Me To The King” Jacquelyn Reddick Jones
Song of Praise............................................Jana Swearengen Washington
“He Looked Beyond My Faults”
Affirmation of Faith..............................................................Please Stand
Prayer of Comfort.....................................................Rev. Willie Ward, Jr.
Scripture Readings: Old Testament...............................................Rev. Evelyn J. Jones
A LETTER FROM MY Brother IN HEAVEN
Just close your eyes, and you will see All the memories that you have of me. Just sit and relax, and you will find I’m really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I’m gone For I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear So dry away that silent tear
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold I’m in that place that’s filled with love Known to you all as “up above” IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dewayne Harris Jr.
Gloria Patri.............................................................Please Stand
New Testament..............................................Rev. Evelyn J. Jones
Musical Selection............................................................William Graves “I Give Myself Away” Expressions of Love
(Respectfully, Two Minutes Please) Jerry & Andrea Braswell
Cierra Williams
Dave’onn Porter
Tara Ford
Musical Selection.......................................................Rena Jones Pegues “Deliver Me”
Words of Comfort...............................................Rev. Dr. D’Arcy Deveaux
Acknowledgements/Resolutions............................Kimberly Hunt Harris
Musical Selection..............................................Jacquelyn Reddick Jones
“He Knows How Much We Can Bear”
Eulogy..............................................................Pastor Renwick G. Porter
Commital Rites
Recessional.....................................................................Charles Ponder
“Dance With My Father”
