Another Life's Celebration

A Celebration of Life For

SUNSET DECEMBER 29, 2018

SUNRISE JULY 25, 1990

Lester Thomas DEBOSE SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 VISITATION 9:00-10:55 A.M. HOMEGOING 11:00 A.M.

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church 404 Oak Avenue— Crosby, Texas 77532 PASTOR CHRISTOPHER CARTER, SR., OFFICIANT

Life Reflections of Lester Thomas DeBose

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orn July 25, 1990 in Baytown, TX. He was born to Wayne Earl Horton and Shelia Palmer DeBose. As a child Lester attended St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church where he was baptized and made his First Communion. Later in life Lester would attend True Vine Missionary Baptist Church where his oldest son, Tyson was dedicated to Christ.

Lester attended school in Crosby ISD for grades kinder through twelve in the district. He loved sports and played football for the Barrett Station Dragons as a young boy. Lester also played basketball for the Barrett Station Basketball League. He is remembered by his classmates for his laughter and smile. Lester was always willing to help others in any way he could.

On July 10, 2009, to Lester and Kristyn Alexander, was born his first son, Tyson DeBose. Four years later, on August 7, 2013, to Lester and Keia Maxey, was born his second son, Carson DeBose. Like their dad, the boys love sports and spending time with family. Lester’s smile and laughter will live on through Tyson and Carson.

On the morning of Saturday, December 29, 2018, Lester was called home to be with the Lord. Lester rejoices with his father, Wayne Earl Horton, his grandparents Stanley and Laura Palmer, and Anthony and Lila Horton, his great grandparents, and Godfather, Herbert Simien, Jr.

Lester leaves to cherish his love and memories his loving mother, Shelia Palmer DeBose, his brothers, Maurice “Bootsy” Palmer (Kristi), Ethan Horton (Britany), and James Horton (Sham); his uncles, Stanley Palmer, Bill Horton, Kenneth Horton, and Carl Henderson; children, Tyson (Kristyn) and Carson (Keia), and a host of nephews, nieces, great-uncles, great-aunts, cousins, and friends. Along with his family and friends, Lester touched the lives of countless others in very special ways.

THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, January 5, 2019| 11:00 a.m.

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church 404 Oak Street| Crosby, Texas 77521

PASTOR CHRISTOPHER CARTER, SR., OFFICIATING Prelude .......................................................................................................................................................... True Vine Choir Processional ............................................................................................................................................. Clergy and Family Scripture Reading Old Testament .................................................................................................................................................. Appointee New Testament ............................................................................................................................................... Appointee Prayer ....................................................................................................................................................................... Appointee Resolutions & Acknowledgements ............................................................................................... Missionary Hebert Selection ........................................................................................................................................................... Brittany Terry Expressions ...................................................................................................................................................... Two Minutes 3 selected persons: Trey Narcisse (Classmate), Dedric Turner and Kendall Lewis (BSBL Coaches), Maurice “Bootsy” Palmer (Oldest Brother) Resolutions & Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................. Appointee Selection ........................................................................................................................................ RaShonda Myles Garcia The Spoken Word .......................................................................................................... Pastor Christopher Carter, Sr. ................................................................................................................................... True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Recessional .............................................................................................................................................. Clergy and Family Funeral Director In Charge

A Note From Mother I gave birth to you but you came with no instructions.

All I knew was that I loved you long before I saw you.

I know I made some mistakes and for that I am sorry, but I was doing the best I could with what I knew.

Everything I did for you, I did from my love.

You are my child, my life, my dreams for tomorrow.

I will always LOVE you and there is nothing that could ever destroy my love for you.

Mama

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Tributes From Family Dear Brother Your Memory Will Never Fade

My dear Brother now that you are gone You’re no longer here to share The bond we have together A bond of love and car.

Yet, somehow something tells me Now that from Worldly cures You finally are free.

I miss you so very much, And my tears I cannot hide Yet, within my heart, I feel you are always by my side.

Now that you’re gone away, Life will never be the same.

Yet, it comforts me to know That one day we’ll meet again -Your Brother, Bootsy Because of you, I get to experience the love of a lifetime with a child who looks at me like I put the stars in the sky.

Because of you, I am able to look at life as a gift and cherish every moment because they go so fast.

Because of you, I am able to see this world through not only my own eyes, but through young, innocent, naive eyes.

Eyes that do not know true pain, anger or bitterness.

Eyes that see this world as beautiful and fascinating and amazing.

Because of you, I get the warmest cuddles and the sweetest I love you's.

Because of you, my life now has so much more meaning, so much more purpose.

I will do anything to make my child proud.

Because of you, I know true happiness, true bliss, true admiration.

I know what real dreams are made of.

I know that I am indestructible and I always have a reason to keep going because I have my child.

Because of you, I am a mother.

And for that, Thank you!

Love, Kristyn and Keia

Throughout my life, I can’t seem to remember a time when you weren’t there to support, love, and guide me.

We love and miss you daddy!

Love, Tyson and Carson The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained, My heart is full of sorrow over 2000 miles away, I am unable to walk hand in hand with my sister to mourn the death of her baby, I only trust in God for strength, peace, and justice!

-Uncle Stan Those special memories of you will always bring a smile If only I could have you back just for a little while Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You always meant so very much and always will The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain but you’re forever in my heart.

Until we meet again.

-Aunts Deneen, Judy, and Geneva(Godmother)

Tributes From Family I will forever miss the times we had together And I wish I could have made more memories while you were here, But I will do my best to make up for it through your kids, who will forever have me to count on for the rest of my days.

I love you brother with everything in me!

-Brandon We didn’t know that morning, God was going to call your name..

In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to love you You did not go alone For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same..

But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

-Cousins/Nephew & Niece Brandon, Derion, Markus, Jasmine(Niece), Myah, Malik, Alex, Kiev(Nephew), Mayci, and Caitlyn A Message To My Brother Lester, Harvey, Robin I can’t believe that you are no longer here and I’m sitting here writing this. You are more than a friend, you are my brother, family. I will always cherish the good times, fun, laughter and the many memories that we’ve created over the years.

Angels are not put on Earth forever. You’ve gained your wings brother so soar on and rest easy. I will forever carry on your legacy and never let your memory leave us. Heaven has gained the realest of the real so until we meet again, continue to watch over me and I will forever hold you and the family down.

Love your brother, Harvey Batman Kevin “Locco” Allen To My Brother from Another Mother, Because that is what we are to each other.

I would like to take this opportunity

to thank you, for sharing your life with me.

You will truly be missed, Not just by me, but by a whole community of people.

There are not enough words to describe what you meant to me.

Through the good times and the bad times you never turned your back on me.

And for that, I want you to know as far as the loved one that you left behind, I vow to you to be everything I can be.

So until we meet again, signing off.

Yours truly, “Your Brother from Another Mother”, Justin Law It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

A part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

If tears could build a stairway, and heartaches make a lane, we’d walk our way to heaven, and bring you back again.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place No one could ever fill.

-Pete & Sherrye (Godmother) No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, what it meant to lode you, No one will know…

-Kevin & Sherryl Words seem so feeble in moments like these.

Life is so precious, and death is such a thief.

The depths of your pain I cannot comprehend, but I’ll stand alongside you in the darkness.

Love is a bond that death cannot part.

Gone from our arms, but still in our hearts.

-Derrick & Shikima

Active Pallbearers QUALIN BOLDS DESMOND COLLINS JUSTIN LAW

ERNEST BOUGHT TORIS DOZE DONAVAN NASH

Honorary Pallbearers TYSON DEBOSE MAURICE PALMER JAMES HORTON BRANDON COLLINS KENTINO CHENEVERT JAMES “BOOTLIP” CARTWRIGHT RONALD FLOWERS

CARSON DEBOSE ETHAN HORTON KENNETH HORTON DERION BUSH DEREK SEREAL JESSE MARTINEZ KEVIN ALLEN

Family Appreciation The family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all who have supported us through gift love, calls, texts, or prayers during our time of bereavement. Your selflessness will always be cherished. It is our continued prayers that each of you is richly blessed.

Final Resting Place St. Martin DePorres Cemetery 503 FM 1942 | Crosby, Texas 77532

Repast True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 404 Oak Avenue | Crosby, Texas 77532

Another Life Celebration By ALEXANDER’S MORTUARY 410 Battlebell Road | Highlands, Texas 77562 (281) 642–0401 E−Mail: embalmingman@yahoo.com

Commemorative Programs By Dr. J. Talbert Fuller, Jr. New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 4301 Weaver Road | Houston, Texas 77016

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