Malachi Titus

You was my dawg, the only one I could talk to; we both wanted one another to succeed and to stay out of trouble; all we both wanted was to graduate and see each other grow as better people, I miss you and I’m continuing for you…Taryan I’ve loved you like no other; every memory is best at heart; but a best friend is what you were from the start… Mya To my handsome big eyed nephew, losing you has really been hard on me. The thought of me not being able to see you smile or hear your loud laugh while showing all those yellow teeth lolol has broken me into pieces; a piece of my heart was taken when you gained your wings and even tho I wasn’t ready for you to leave the Lord was ready for his baby back; always know that your aunty loved you so much and until I see you again I will always be your hero in my heart. You danced your pain away and they judged you before they could even hear or read your story. Love always, Aunty Trisha RIH my dancing twin till we dance again. It will never be the same dancing without you being right on the side of me. I know you and momma up there kicking it and have fun laughing, save me a spot for when it’s my time… Leontaz Odee, my brotha, my bestie friend, I miss you already. I love you, I’m gonna miss you, forever living on your name. I’ll forever have yo momma, brothers, and sister back for you; Long Live… Juanito I know this isn’t bye but it’s see you later…I’m gonna miss you so much 3 and I wish I could tell you how much you meant to me and how much I loved you man but I will soon… I can’t wait to make tiktoks with you again, teach you the new move but I already know you’ll be teaching me stuff too… see you soon Mali we love you!..

R’reonna I just want to let you know you mean the world to me; only a good heart like yours would give unselfishly. I love you Mali forever in my heart you was my day 1 from the start… your cousin Quisha Words will never express how much you meant to me. To see you overcome every adversity was so astonishing. Even when I doubted you, you always seem to amaze me. Thank you for always believing in yourself and loving me unconditionally…

Love always your number one fan…

Your momma When I got the phone call that you were gone I was in disbelief, I couldn’t process what I was hearing right. I still remember the words, “they killed him, they killed Malachi!” you were a strong, respectful, and loving young man. You were a leader and an uplifting person. I miss your smile, laugh, walk, voice; I miss you Malachi. You are in a better place now Mali. I will continue praying over your family. I love you Malachi… Sandaesia Odee, you been my dog since kindergarten!! Since the day we met we’ve had a special brotherhood bond that I will always treasure.

Being around you taught me to always be true to yourself and always know your good enough even when others don’t. Our times of just hanging out and playing basketball, I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE. You are my guy Always and Forever!! #LL03…Austin Hey man this one of your big baby brothers; I love you and miss you dawg, wish you was here one more time man. Seen at the party not knowing it would be our last time seeing each other, miss you bubba #LLOD# your world baby boy-Big Ant

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Malachi Omarion Amer “ODEE” Titus was the second son born to his family. He was the cutest big eyed little baby who brought so much joy and happiness to his family upon arrival. His long curly hair, huge smile, and stutter made him very unique and one of a kind. Malachi had the best self-esteem as a young child. I would often tell him, “Oh Mali you are fine as wine, silk as sand, and a smooth operator!” Malachi took those words and ran with them and became the person he was today. Malachi discovered that dancing was in his blood and he loved to perform. When family or friends came around we would say, “dance Mali”, he would play shy at first with his head down and then he would raise his head up, look across the room as if he was on stage, and began to gyrate his body.

Malachi watched music videos day in and day out. He would re-enact the moves and then make them his own. The first time he saw Michael Jackson perform it was all over; he would glide across the floor, hold the front of his pants, and yell OOOOOO!, and we would all laugh. His laugh was loud and contagious. Malachi could walk into a room and the entire room would stop because we all knew he was either going to dance, laugh, or hit himself on the leg in order to get the words out he was trying to articulate. Church was his favorite place to dance. On Sunday’s during praise and worship if he was really feeling the music he would stand up, shout, and dance . What I loved most about Mali is the fact of not allowing his flaws to determine his outlook on life.

Malachi was raised in a single parent home with his other siblings. Growing up before her departure he would help his grandmother. Malachi did not mind helping his grandmother nor did he complain. Malachi like his older sibling were grandma babies. When she died a piece of them also died. Dancing became Mali’s outlet. Dancing freed him of his pain, rejection, disappointment, abandonment issues, depression, fear, and anxiety. At the age of 17, Malachi met his dad for the first time unfortunately he was not there on a consistent basis. Of course that bothered him a lot and he would often say, “One day when I have children I’m not going to be like my dad, I’m going to be in my children lives and be a man!” I would say, “That’s right son! Don’t be like him be better than him!” Malachi has a stepdad in the home, several months ago he went to him and said, “Listen, I want you to know that I don’t know how to talk to you because I have never had a dad in my life, but I thank you for everything that you do for me and my brothers and sister.” When Mali told me he did that I told him thank you for being honest and that God will put people in your life for a reason, not to take the place of someone you love but to help instill values and worth as a man.

Malachi worked so hard to achieve his first milestone going into adulthood. All he talked about for the last six months was graduation. He knew if he graduated he had beat the odds. As soon as his name made the walk list he called, texted, and told everybody. He would dance and dance and dance as he told our family. However, he was robbed of that opportunity.

Not only was Malachi an awesome brother, he was a great nephew, cousin, and friend. Malachi nickname was ODEE; his alter ego if you ask me. ODEE would hang with family and close friends. He was a well-mannered individual who did not meet a stranger. Though he went out often on the weekends, he was well known for his laugh, how he dressed to impress, and of course dancing.

Malachi, was born and raised in church. He knew God for himself. When times get hard he knew to call on God and he was never afraid to ask for prayer. Many people would be afraid to go to the alter but not ol’ Mali. He would march up there with confidence because he knew the only person that could save him was God. Right before his passing I believe he knew something was going to happen because he began to reach out and ask for prayer, but nonetheless he is now in a better place.

Malachi “ODEE” comes from a large family. He leaves behind to treasure his memories his mother: Desma, stepdad: “Ruben”, three brothers: Joshua ,Tobias, Micah, and a sister: Royalty; a host of aunts, several uncles, lots of cousins, plenty of friends, and a special grandmother, we all call “mother”. His grandmother: Leonette, grandfather: Loyd, and uncle: Micah was waiting upon his arrival with open arms.

If I could take anything from this incident it would be to value yourself first and then live life to your fullest potential. Don’t worry about how others view you but how you view yourself. ODEE loved life, people, and family. He reached many with his dancing and goofy behavior. I might not understand why but I do know it was purposeful in order to make an impact on others around him. So love hard even if it hurts, forgive quickly, and don’t allow your flaws to dictate what you are capable of accomplishing.

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