Michael Spikes

A Celebration of Life for

Michael Javon Diovionni

S P I K E S

Alpha: January 5, 1990

Omega: June 29, 2015

Homegoing Celebration Friday, July 3, 2015 Visitation 9:00 AM * Service 10:00 AM

Deliverance Missionary Baptist Church 6122 Haynes Blvd. * New Orleans, LA 70126 Pastor Jessie Magee, Sr., Officiating “The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.”

Psalm 23:1

“In you, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be put to shame. Deliver me in your righteousness, and cause me to escape, incline your ear to me, and save me. Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually, You have given the commandment to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress�

Psalms 71:1-3

His Life

On the glorious morning of January 5, 1990, Christina Spikes and Jimmy Brady were blessed with a beautiful baby boy named Michael Spikes.

Michael Javon Diovionni Spikes was born and raised here in the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was baptized at an early age. He received his formal education at Gaudet Elementary, Fannie C. Williams and Sarah T. Reed.

Michael was a loyal and devoted father who loved spending time with his children and his family.

On June 29, 2015, Michael departed this world to enter into the arms of our Loving Savior, Christ the Lord.

Michael leaves to cherish his many fond memories, his adoring mother, Christina (Larry) Hickman; his loving father, Jimmy Brady; three children, Michael Cyres, Miguel and Miley Spikes; two brothers, Kian Spikes and Joshua Bridges; two sisters, Jimesha Brady and Coyuan Williams; his loving and loyal grandmother, Vinella Spikes; great grandmother, Mattie Mingo; four aunts, Andrea Spikes, Chiquita Spikes Byous, Kwana and Keya Bradly; two uncles, Larce Spikes and Idris Brady; seven great aunts, Claudia (O.D.) Alford, Mattie (Bob) Smith, Joyce (Carl) Scott, Etta Peters and Patricia Gatlin; three great uncles, Clyde, Jr. (Arlethia) Gatlin, Dennis Gatlin and Kenneth (Patrice) Gatlin; his favorite cousins, Erinisha, Jaquita, Javina, Brionna, Jimyl, Andrew, Joseph and Miyana; his devoted companion, Irishon Cyres and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Larce Spikes, his great grandparents, Clyde and Mattie Gatlin; great great grandparents, The Spikes and his great uncle, Mack Magee.

Celebration of Life Order of Service Friday, July 3, 2015 * 10:00 a.m.

Prelude Processional Ministers & Family Old Testament ……………..……………………………………………………………………. Robert Smith New Testament ………………………………………………………………………………….. Earl Jackson The Prayer of Comfort …………………………………………….………………………………………………..

Mistress of Ceremony ………………………………………………………………………. Rosie Jackson Celebration in Song ……………………………………………………………………………. Praise Team Expressions …………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Minutes Please Reflections Cousin ……………………………………….………………………………………………………. Javon Spikes Cousin …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Andrew Spikes

Selection ……………………………………………..……………………………………………… Praise Team Reading of Obituary ……………………………………………………………………………. Yetta Legier Acknowledgements ………………………………………………………………………….. Patrice Gatlin Solo ……………………………………………………………………….………………... Jacqueline Williams The Spoken Word ……………………………………………….…….………………… Rev. Jessie Magee Recessional …………………………….. Funeral Directors In Charge Soft Music ……………………………. Mother Ashanti

Michael’s Gone Home Day by Day, I think of you.

How could this possibly be true?

I can’t believe you’re really gone, I still can’t accept it, even after so long.

Just the thought of you makes me cry, I never even got the chance to say goodbye.

Every picture that we see, Makes it even harder for me.

Feels like I smell your familiar scent, It makes me think of the times we’ve spent.

I know we didn’t always get along, And when we talked things would go wrong.

So many things I never got to say, I never imagined you’d ever be so far away.

You were like my son, and I loved you like no other.

In my heart you’ll always be, You’ll be my guide and help me see.

I’ll never forget your soothing voice I would take your place if I had a choice But now I have to let you rest.

Although without you my world is a mess.

I miss you Mike with all my heart I wish we never had to part.

I know you’re always by my side Soo now I guess this is my Goodbye…

Grandmother Vinella Spikes

Gone Too Soon…

Like A Comet Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky Gone Too Soon

Like A Castle Built Upon A Sandy Beach Gone Too Soon

Like A Rainbow Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye Gone Too Soon

Like A Perfect Flower That Is Just Beyond Your Reach Gone Too Soon

Shiny And Sparkly And Splendidly Bright Here One Day Gone One Night

Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight Here One Day Gone One Night

Like The Loss Of Sunlight On A Cloudy Afternoon Gone Too Soon

Like A Sunset Dying With The Rising Of The Moon Gone Too Soon Gone Too Soon…

Family

& Friends

Active Pallbearers Wayne Holmes Keion Spikes/Paris Gatlin David Bell/Jared Lewis

Kenneth Gatlin, Jr. Robert Smith Lawrence Nero

Honorary Pallbearers Clyde Gatlin Dennis Gatlin Jimyl Hatchfield

Kenneth Gatlin Eric Hudson George Grayson

With Gratitude & Love The Spikes and Hickman family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers, calls and visits. A special thanks to the Boyd Family Funeral Home and Deliverance Missionary Baptist Church.

Sincerely, The Family

Arrangements Boyd Funeral Home 3245 Gentilly Blvd. * New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

Interment Resthaven Memorial Park 10400 Old Gentilly Rd. New Orleans, LA 70127

Repast Home of Vinella Spikes 7856 Venice Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70128

Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186