Sunday, December 27, 2020 Memorial : 1:00pm - 3:00pm Leak and Sons Funeral Home 18400 S. Pulaski Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Prayer Scripture Reading Old and New Testament Resolutions Bernadette Randle Solo Nina Sutton Tributes of Life and Love Family/Friends Reflection of Life Bernadette Randle Solo Nina Sutton Eulogy Elder W. Brown Benediction
LIFE REFLECTIONS OF Zavion Demarcus Sellers also known to the world as “Zay” made his grand entrance into this world on May 9, 2001 at 9:21 am in Memphis, TN. From the very beginning, he showed his humorous, but yet loving personality which will continue even after his short life. At the age of 4, he relocated to Blue Island, IL where he would continue his journey with family and friends. He attended Turner Elem, Gordon Elem., Posen School, Central Park Elem, Evangelical Christian Academy, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle and Thornton Township High School where he graduated. He was crowned Prom King of his Senior Year of high school in which he was so excited. Zavion was a fun-loving young man that enjoyed life itself and found good in every situation. Never was the type of person to allow something to get him down, always looking at the positive aspects of everything. Everyone will remember Zavion as being the person to make you laugh no matter what, always smiling with those beautiful dimples, busting a move on the dance floor and always being about his music. Zavion was undecided as it came to pursing the US Navy or National Guard and decided that he would continue working at Chic-Fil-A in Homewood, IL until he figures out what he wanted to do. His main goal that he always made clear is that whatever he chose to do, it would help benefit him in the long run with his music career because he was determined to be rich and help all of his family and friends. He knew he had a gift and wanted to share that gift with the world. He had hundreds of songs in his phone that he would just stay up all night writing hoping that just one of those songs would be his big break and he wanted to be known to the world as “NFNB Zay” which stood for “Never Fold Never Bend” and until the morning of December 14, 2020, he lived up to his name because he stayed strong and he never folded or bended. In his short life, he was the happiest, but made it clear that he had and would always have an empty place in his heart for his “Auntie Jackie” in which he would always speak about her in almost every song. Zavion leaves in this world to live without him, his parents Keesha Sellers and Eware Brown. Grandparents, Floria Brown and Tommy J Brown (preceded in death) and Leonard Sellers and Grace (James) Hatten. Uncles, Yancy Brown, Tommy (Tanya) Brown, Lavandis (Cheryl) Brown, Elton Turner II (Bigdude) and Levi (Dawn) Jones. Aunts, Jackie (Edward) Montgomery (both preceded in death), Nicole (Brandon) Turner and Tiffany Watkins. He had many cousins, but he considered these cousins as his brothers and sisters instead, Trent Montgomery, Tommy Brown Jr (TJ) , Jaylan Brown, Yancy Brown Jr (Lil Yb), Terrell Carter, Chase Brown, Tariel Malone, Monique Perkins, Regina Marsh, Tiana Williams, Mikia White, Bianca Armond, Mistique Jones, Ryan Neal Jr. and Skylar and Rylan Neal. He also leaves his girlfriend in which he always said knew everything about him, Chicoyah Hunt. His FAVE Ryan Johnson. Close friends, Ana’Lysse Cotton (LeLe), Oty’Anna Williams (Oty), Taniyah Henry, Joi McCollum (Twin), Brionna Huskey (Bri), Chelsea Watson (Chels), Shari, Shaunni, Jade and Terra Ellis. Best friends: Emory Robinson, Stephan Freeman, Rashaun Merritt and Keeshawn Chambers. He also leaves many more close family and friends. Although, Zavion is no longer here, we will ALWAYS remember his loving spirit and the impact he made amongst us all.
Zavion, mommy want you to know that ever since the first moment I seen you, I loved you more than words can say. Raising you have been my greatest achievement because you gave me a reason to live, you gave me that extra push to keep going. The light that you brought with you was undeniable. I will always remember our laughs and talks, just thinking back on them makes me so happy and everyone talks about how strong I am being, but I know in my heart that you knew how much I loved you. You knew because there was not one day that went by that I didn’t tell you and there was not one day that you didn’t say the same to me. I will miss saying goodnight to you every night before I go to bed and kissing you on your forehead. I will miss those long text messages you would send to me letting me know how much you appreciated me. I will most definitely miss you being my eating buddy because together we could put away some food, lol. I would do anything to see that smile on your face. My heart is completely shattered and I’m not sure that it will ever be fixed, I do know that you will always live through me and I will live happily as you always wanted me to. I could just always here you say “Ma I just want you to be happy!” So, I will continue on with life knowing that I now have a guardian angel watching over me. I love you so much my baby, hug grandma, Auntie Jackie, Uncle Ed and grandpa for me! - Love Always Your Mommy My lil puppy all I ever wanted and ever needed ZayAYE..... I was so excited about raising you Bringing you home to meet my family The (BROWNs).. I just knew you and your Mom was the perfect piece.. to finish our LEGACY... The Lord bless me with the most handsome child , funniest kid, best rapper in the world ..Im so bless to have spent 17yrs wit you , And everyday and every Night I was home wit you unless you spent a night away from home... and when you did I couldn’t even sleep when you weren’t in your room... I get up in the middle of the asking yo mom when you a be home and who you with all thee time... I stayed on yo bumper trying to make you a better man then ME... that’s all Pops ever wanted ... you was so much better then ME You was very smart ,intelligent ,bright, gifted , N loved you was bless with all the tools... LilPuppy I just want you to no I’m so so Proud
of you. You never ever let me Down You always amazed ME.. You will always be right here wit ME Everyday close to my heart Not a day gone go by without me hearing yo voice... You got so many songs I can listen to you all day FACTZ.. You no yo mom been a SuperWoman She so strong you no how you and her rock .. tuff like leather.. lol .. My SON I love you so much This the most hardest And the most important Thing I have ever done.. Write to you in HEAVEN.. All man.. I love you so much Zay I don’t even no how to end my letter to you... I don’t want it END.. I told my SON He my IDOL I’m his biggest FAN I told him I’m bless To have SON So I dont need No FRIENDS... Love you SON... until I see you again keep my seat warm... -Pops Zay, I remember when you were a baby and jumping all on my back and wouldn’t even care. You were always so happy and smiling. Just want you to know that I love you so much! I appreciate our talks and you including me in your songs, this definitely took me by surprise. Hug grandma for me! - Bigdude
stay up late at night and sneak and eat up all snacks. I remember how thirsty you was when you got your driver license and how cool you thought you was when you finally got your braces off your teeth. I will never forget your big smile and the laughter of your voice! There’s so many more memories I can share, but the best memory is knowing you loved me like a a Big Brother! Rest In Peace Zay PS: tell Auntie Jackie, Grandpa, Unc Ed and my Granny I said take care of you. Love All Y’all - Lil YB Zavion, Even though you’re not physically here on earth with me, you’ll always be apart of me through memories and fun times we made...Growing up we were inseparable - Zay & Jay! I miss you and I know we will meet again. Rest in Heaven! - Love Jaylan
I am grateful to have a experienced a love so pure and so true. You are/ were a beautiful soul through and through. I will carry your light in my heart for the rest of my days, our love continues, forever & always - Love, Chicoyah
Man lil bro I don’t even know where to start, every time i get in my feelings I end up laughing wasn’t a moment with you , you ain’t make me laugh .Even being mad at you you find a way. I’ll forever love you for that the strongest person I know you my lil brother but you taught me how to be strong I never seen nothing break you I’m so confused why this time but I won’t question you I told you I’m with you with every decision you make . The world gone know about you still I promise. I supported your gift from day one now it’s a part of me I got us 4L . #NFNB I love you more than life Mr.Walkonabeat. -Love, “Big Bro” Tj
As kids we lived together we fought, we laughed, we cried and we always showed each other love. We shared our dreams, secrets and plans for the future.
Until we meet again Cheeks, may God hold You in the palm of His hands...Missing You and always Loving You Nephew - Unc Lavandis & Cheryl
Since I was a baby Zavion, you and Jaylan looked out for me; showing me how to ride a bike without training wheels, helping me with my spelling words, giving me tips on how to talk to girls, and letting me hang out even tho I was much younger.
I’m missing you Big Cuz. - Love Chase
I will never forget all the funny moments we had like when we would play fight at Granny’s house, shoot pool over Uncle Lavandis crib,
I remember you more as a brother than a cousin. Growing up in grandma house we were the two babies that ran the house but more so me, I would tell you ,” Come on Zay” and you would follow me. Then, as we became teenagers you would come back and visit Memphis you were taller than me, now I had to
look up to you. I will truly miss your smiles, jokes and presence. I love you Zay! -Tariel What’s up Zay, you know, i never got to tell you this but you really are the big brother i never had. I looked up to you and wanted to do everything you did man honesty, i wanted to be at the top with you and make our folks proud like we said we would. You’ll always be apart of me man, I wish it was in my hands to see you one more time at least to get a proper goodbye. You always wanted me to be happy so I don’t really shed tears or cry anymore i’m always gonna smile like you wanted me too, wish we had more memories, but i wish a lot of things and so did you and the rest of us. Goodbye Zavion. I love you big brother, forever. -Terrell Carter My dear brother i wouldve never to expect to loose you so soon You are no longer here to share the bond we had together A bond that i always wanted with a brother i never had You showed me true brotherly love When i didnt expect you to A playful joyful soul alway had a smile on his face and can easily put one on yours I feel you are always by my side. Ever since you went away life has never been the same You are finally free and my tears i cant hide You hold a place in my heart that will never fade It aways comes to my head that one day we will meet again I LOVE YOU ZAY - Emory
Nephew you were and will always be my super hero. When God placed you in my life you brightened the world around me with your smile and your self willingness to love everyone unconditionally. I watched you grow from a boy to a man, from a Prince to a King! Nephew you will never be forgotten. Your smile and laughter will live through us all. I remember taking you to Disney World with the family and you thank me and Tanya like so many times because you enjoyed the vacation and family time get away. I also remember you started playing basketball for the first time and was afraid but you trusted
I will end by saying there will never be another Zay Baby/Zavion!! Love you Nephew Forever..... - Uncle Tom Wait what? Why? When?Where? How come? Oh man, This sucks! We are never prepared wether 2 or 99 . When we are called by the most high . It is our time. What’s is 1 day to us is a 1000 days to God, so he’s been waiting longer . What’s the odds? Crushed, torn and ok but worn, all the destruction in the world, mental health, sickness and disease I’m mean what else? The day you left . Peace over took you . It say peace is nothing missing nothing broken so God healed you . Made you whole . Just not on this ratchet earth but in a better place. Walking with Kings and Queens .. Wear your white robe and sing with the angles watch over us I know you want leave us hanging. Your body will be missed but your memoirs are strong ...thats what you gave us... laughter that can go on. Thinking about you makes me smile and cry. It’s never easy to say goodbye. What’s Gods plan we don’t know . We just need to be ready when it’s our time to go. Tell my peeps I said hi.. momma might cry when she see you ..happy and sad like us. Trust ..No more pain no mores worries . Don’t make God laugh to hard and make this world rumble. Your a remarkable kid glad you where in our lives for all those years ...forever to stay ..stamped for life . We love you - Mikia ,Rylan ,Ryan ,Ryan and most of all your Sky. The Neals Hi Zai Zai, I hope you feel better soon so I can make a video with you and play with you. I hope you have a Merry Christmas - Love Sky and Ry Zavion, I’m so thankful for the many years I’ve had with you my lil’ baby. Since a baby your big smile and heart has always brightened up ANY ROOM you entered. I’m going to miss your
calls and texts to check on me. I’ll forever miss crying laughing at you! OMG, when you were a baby and singing “From the window to the wall, to the sweat run down my… Lawd, I knew you would love to make people laugh and smile. - Love always, Nicole Allow me to reintroduce My lil brother Zavion Sellers, His name is Lil Zay, Zaytoven, Zaymoney aka Mr. Walk on the Beat, aka Mr. One Take, aka One of One, aka Mr. Envied. Growing up, I never knew what it felt like to have a lil brother. I was the youngest, but God blessed me with a shadow! I mean the lil boy was around 7-8 just always wanting to be around and I couldn’t understand why? “Big bro can I come to LA (la fitness) with you”? Big bro can I come anywhere with you”? I’m looking like this what I gotta get used to lol. Watching Zay mold into the man I knew he would become was nothing more than pure joy. I mean he was a little rough around the edges, but that’s how the family is! Hardbody! Don’t let me get on Intellect. Top of his class, didn’t even have to try, it’s like the information was already downloaded into you. Little Do you know, you gave me game. Taught me stuff, and I’m looking at you like how this lil dude know all this lmao… You def had the total package cuz. FRFR!! You changed me so much for the better lil bro. Even though you know, I was always proud of you man!! From graduating, to landing that first gig calling happy asl!! To showing us how music was your outlet!! No matter what, I’m standing behind your every move! Its up there forever lil bro!! LoveYou!!! Till we meet again!!!! 4EvaZayskii NFNB4L
TRIBUTES
To my super hero Zavion Sellers aka ZAY.
me to help guide you through your fears. I have so many wonderful stories about you. I can keep going on and on talking about how beautiful you were as a person, son, nephew, grandson, cousin and you believed in Christ Jesus!
Honorary Pallbearers Trent Montgomery Tommy Brown, Jr. Chase Brown Yancy Brown, Jr. Jaylin Brown Emory Robinson
Acknowledgement
The family of Zavion Sellers wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, kindness and support shown to us during this hour of bereavement. -The family of Zavion Sellers