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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, July 7, 2022 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.
The celebration of his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating.
You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 11:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/tQvpxN3rDBg
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Jovahnte Malik Lewis, Sr., age 25, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Milwaukee, WI.
He was born in Racine on August 5, 1996, the son of Aaron Lewis and Marion Delray.
Jovahnte received his education through the Racine Unified School District and graduated from Washington Park High School in June 2015. He furthered his education at Wayne State College in Omaha, NE.
Jovahnte was known for his infectious smile. He loved playing basketball, rugby, and soccer. His favorite team was the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kobe Bryant was his idol. Jovahnte loved to travel, especially adventurous road trips. His favorite attire were hoodies and Vans sneakers. He was a great debater, always wanting to challenge other people’s knowledge. He was always determined to make his point. Jovahnte was a free spirit. Some of his departing words were, “Love You,” “It gets greater later,” and “Us against the World.” He loved his family and enjoyed being with them and was happiest when he was with his sons.
Jovahnte leaves to cherish his precious memories, his parents, Aaron Lewis and Marion Delray; his sons, Jovahnte Lewis, Jr., and Jaiden Lewis and their mother, Brianna Johnson; his brothers, Dantrell Lewis, Carlos Farmer, Se’Vahn Delray, Tyberious Watkins, Dorice Watkins, Gabriel Lewis; his sisters, Heavenly Griffin and Faith Griffin; his grandparents, Mary King, Jodine Delray, James Lewis, David Bleadsoe; his great grandmother, Irene King; his aunts, Venessa (Charles) Griffin and Kati (Isael) Johnson; his uncles, Ryan King and Walter Delray; his special cousins, Tashiana Flanagan, Thomas Flanagan, III, Keory Jones, Darnesha Jones, Shantavia Clark, Isaiah Dobbs, Madysen Dobbs, Niko Dobbs; as well as many more cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Jovahnte was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Spencer King, Sr., J.D. Lewis, Juanita Chaney, Wally and Marian Delray; and his uncle, Paul Delray.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, July 7, 2022 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. The celebration of his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating.
We all loved Jovahnte, but God loved him best.
Mona Arteaga says
To Family and Friends of Jovahnte
Our sincere sympathy to the Lewis Family, Words cannot simply express how sorry we are for your loss. Great Love equals great Grief. May Almighty God be close to those in these hard days
Sincerely
Mona, Dayton and Layla
Your Auntie Kati says
My baby 💔💔💔💔 I love you for ever nephew
Acaisha Davis says
It’s hits different when you know the person personally, you were and will always be a great father to your boys, not many men would be as committed to their children as you were. It’s was a pleasure to meet you in this lifetime, may God wrap your loved ones in his wings. You were a wonderful soul, rest in paradise Vahnte.
Anthony C WATTS says
Call me if needed ❤🙏
❤BH❤ says
Perfect example of perfect strangers turning into friends and then turning into family. I met you a few years back and every since then it’s been nothing but love. What I admired mostly was the way you loved your family ,the way you showed your love ,your free will and spirit and that laugh! I always called you a “Rolling Stone” b/c 1 day you’d be here and the next you’d be on your way to another state lol. It wouldn’t be right if you were and didn’t start a debate 😁. You were extra special, truly a joy to be around and I can say I feel blessed to have been able to meet you, what a pleasure. You’ll definitely be missed but the happy memories will always put a smile on my face. May you rest in paradise and lord please watch over his family and wrap your arms around his precious boys tight.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR FAVE C/O (as you called me)💕💕💕
Sharon Marshall says
The Marshall family of Omaha, Nebraska would like to extend our condolences to Jovahnte family. He was a good father to his boys. I was there when Liltte Jovahnte was born, and I’ll never forget the look of amazement and love on his face and in his eyes. He will be missed. Prayers are going up for the family.
Michael Depp says
Marion I’m sooo sorry…
Marilyn W Pearson and family says
To Mary Irene King and family my sincere condolences I know you guys know the power of prayer keep looking toward the Hills whence cometh your help 💐💖💙🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Eva Lathan says
My deepest condolences to U My beautiful cousin…. From what I heard at the Visual I wish I had a chance to meet him, cause I heard nothing but great things about Vahnte and I hate that he was taken away from us so soon……
Rest In Paradise Vahnte, U are loved and deeply missed by many…
Stacey Moore says
Condolences to the family
Maggie Cobb says
Mary I am sadden to hear the loss of your grandson My condolences goes out to you an the family Praying that God gives you comfort an peace.
Mary Locke says
My deepest condolences to the family!
Yvette Dotson says
Jovahnte rest well little cousin.
Someday we will all be joined together and I will meet you on that great day. Until then rest on. ❤️
To my Sweet Cousin Marion Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I am praying for you and your young men.🙏🏽
~To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord~
Renee & Deniseon King says
Our prayer is that God will comfort and strengthen each of you this day and the days to come
Uriah barry says
My deepest condolences
Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family says
To Mary King & Family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandson. I pray that God will give you peace and strength in the days to come. you have my deepest sympathy.
Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family
Eva Riley says
My prayer and condolences are with the Lewis, Delray and King family. May God comfort and strengthen each of you.