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TennisonJim D E L E V E AU X- C H I S H O L M Sunrise : NOVEMBER 30TH 1994 Sunset : OCTOBER 30TH 2023 Age: 28

SATURDAY 25TH, NOVEMBER 2023 AT 11:00 A.M. MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CATHEDRAL Baillou Hill Road & Laird Street Nassau, N.P, The Bahamas Officiating REV. DR.PHILIP B. MCPHEE, PASTOR Assisted By REV. GLENDALE MILLER And Other Ministers of the Gospel Interment WOODLAWN GARDENS Soldier Road North Nassau, NP, The Bahamas

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ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2 TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN ; A TIME TO BE

TJ BORN AND A TIME TO DIE.

TennisonJim D E L E V E AU X- C H I S H O L M A TIME TO BE BORN

On November 30, 1994 a ‘special’ baby was born to Mother: Heather Deleveaux, Father: Omar B. Chisholm. It was truly a wonderful day. A bundle of joy Tennison Jim Deleveaux Chisholm affectionately called ‘TJ’. Truly He was a ‘gift’.

A TIME FOR EDUCATION

Gifted, talented, well-loved by ALL his teachers/friends. All My Children Pre-school, C.W Sawyer, Cleveland Eneas, Columbus Primary School, C.V Bethel High School, Royal Bahamas Defence Force Summer Camp Facilitator 2011. Oh you made an indelible impression on students’ lives.

A TIME TO WORK Honest, hard working, energetic worker: Bahamar, Latitudes, Meze Grill, Coco Cay, Great Sturrup Cay, Entrepreneurshareholder/Worker ‘Black Land Pressure Cleaning’.

A dedicated entrepreneur known throughout the world for marketing clothing/ footwear.

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A TIME TO PLAY His love for music was beyond measure when and wherever he went. TJ ministered on the drums and his voice to Praise God. Hallelujah.

A TIME TO WORSHIP A member from birth where he worshiped at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Cathedral and expanded his talents to many other ministries : TJ was an extraordinary individual- his unique voice was heard throughout the world...ministering in song - He used his voice to praise his God daily.

A TIME FOR FAMILY TJ was ‘fond’ of his family, he grew up kissing and hugging regardless of the occasion and regardless of blood relation , he called everyone he came in contact with ‘family’ : Cousin, Auntie , Uncle, Mom , Daddy & Brother.

Oh we fellowship together; Church/ Worship, Movies, Beach, Boating , Birthdays,Easter, Christmas, Anniversary etc . We had fun!

A TIME FOR TESTIMONY His presence was felt as he attended a week of Revival for 5 nights @ Zoah International Ministries, where he sung nightly and rededicated his life to the Lord July 2023. What a time to praise and give thanks.

A TIME TO DIE On Monday 20th October, 2023 - He returned to the Almighty God: His heavenly home, bright & fair, as he repeated his last words “God forgive me for my sins”.

TJ IS SURVIVED BY HIS FATHER: Omar (Anya) Chisholm; MOTHER: Heather Deleveaux; GRANDPARENTS: Berkley & Rev. Patricia Chisholm; Elder Origin Deleveaux Sr. & Pastor Lillian Deleveaux;

SIBLINGS: Celine, Sole and Amari Chisholm; Cleophus Burrows Jr. and Victoria Gibson;

AUNTS: Keiliah (Peleamas) Adderley, Desiree & Pandora Chisholm, Shantel and Shanell Deleveaux;

UNCLES: Laritz Archer, Commander Dr. Origin (Latoya) Deleveaux Jr. and Reuben Deleveaux;

SPECIAL FRIEND: Raven McCartney; GRAND-AUNTS: Joe-ann White, Audriemae Rigby, Shirley, Ursula, Joe-ann, Nencher Chisholm, Gloria Sears, Valencia Smith, Fredricka Lightbourne, Brenettamae Johnson, Magaret Laramore, Eltha (William) Naughton, Pastor Jennie Deleveaux, Minister Patrona (Roy) Campbell FL, Mable Morrison, Patricia Smith, Agnus and Angela Nottage, Ivalee Pratt, & Margaret Lightbourne;

GRANDUNCLES: Julius, Lawrence & Benneth Chisholm, William Johnson - FL, Rev.Samuel Rolle, Leslie (Tamika) Deleveaux Sr. Alpheus

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(Katie), Edward, Alexander, Irvin and Joseph Morrison;

GREAT GRANDUNCLES: Solomon Taylor, Berthurm Morrison - FL;

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GRANDAUNTS: Loretta Jones and Vera Deal; Godparents: Raquel Thompson, Latoya Deleveaux, Kayln Ward, Latia Davis, Kiesha Lightbourne, Deon White, Marlin Ferguson, Brian Bain: GODCHILDREN: Hailie T. Fox, Kevin Taylor Jr.; OTHER RELATIVES & FRIENDS INCLUDING: Perez Major, Larenzo, Aaron, Sierra, Tamia, Theon, Trinity, Reuben, Alisha, Talia Deleveaux & Serenity Curtis, Carlos Skippings, Kelson, Kevin & Anton McKenzie, Spencer Parker, Brian Morley, Rayford Rigby, Monique Taylor, Shalencia Major, Michelle Pickstock, Brian (Maxcine) Stubbs, Shanique Minus- FL, Phylicia, Da’Nay, Dr. Philip Laramore Jr., Wendy Laramore & family, Aldon Williamson, Carlos Skippings, Muddy Powell, Dec. Wellington Miller, Garlin Miller, Perez Hall, Deron, William Stuart - Bimini, Sean Lightbourne, Anthony Dean, Rev. George Bodie, Minister Inez Pinder & family, Ross Heastie, Romeris Stuart, Antonio ‘Tones’ Johnson, Nyoka, Derrick, Georgette Burrows, Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Marjorie Archer, Stephen, Melanie and Jaylin Johnson, Ricardo Gomez Jr., Mimi Roberts & family, Neina Ferguson, Lavette Hanna, Tyrina Moxey, Sasha Chea, Gwen & Pria Edilall, Miriam Procter, Dr. Clara McPhee, David Bastian, Candace & Nathia Pickering, Altrez Sturrup, Brian Bain, The Exuma Community, The McKenzie, Burrows and Charlton families, Richard, Norman, Anton “DJ” Johnson, Craig, Anton Robinson, Dwayne Gardiner, Kenton Roberts, Adrian McKenzie, Rufus Johnson, Keshie Young, Coasha Patton, Nicoya Jones, Niquihcia Brennen, Janae Decosta, Dorene Curtis, Sandra Nixon, H.E. Leslia Miller-Brice, Hon. Jobeth Davis-Coleby & family, Attorney Wallace Rolle & family, Theresa Bonaby, Khandi Gibson, Picewell, Gregory Williams, the McKenzie, Burrows, Nixon and Lloyd families or Barraterre, Exuma, Craig and Ritchie Rolle, Kyle Farrington, Edmond Burrows & family, Monique and Tanya Brown & family, Gabrielle Campbell, Brando Stubbs, Mr. & Mrs. Shannon (Blair) Smith, Roslyn Samuels & family, Mother Karon Darville, Derrick, Coralee Rigby, Dorothy Fox, Patrice (Fabian) Johnson, Patrice (William) LaFleur, Neville Johnson, Sanovia (Hosea) Hilton, Donnie,Terrance, Denise, Therese, Frederica, Dwight, Javon, Andy & Kirky Chisholm, Rayford Rigby, Lolamae Ingraham, Prescola (Janos), Andredie McPhee, Sheila Baptiste, Andrea Knowles, Naomi Higgs, Ashley Stubbs, Andy, Antoinette, Tamonya (Thomas) Sands, Alden, Nichelle (Phillip) Bethel, Lisa, Dr. Terlika Chisholm (Ira) Smith, Gia, Stephanie, Donnie, Kirklyn, Desiree Chisholm, Miss Ruth, family of the late Ann Seymour, Mary-Jane & family - FL, Sister Peggy Deveaux, Tanniska Penn, Pamela (Trevor) Cartwright, Denise (Neil) Johnson, Rose Coakley & family, Dr. Ruby Brown, Patricia Grime, Kent Laramore, Heart 2 Heart Organization, Brent Rolle, Sharon Laramore & family, Ted Laramore Jr., The Basden, Bowe, and McCartney families, Wendy’s Crew Seagrape Plaza, Seven Hills Church of God Youth Group, Temple Fellowship Ministries, Bishop & Lady Murphy, Rev. Carlos Reid, Attorney Ian Cargill, Supt. Matthew Davis, Eclaysia Kingdom Life Ministries, Principal - Anadell Thompson & the entire staff of C.W Saunders Primary / High School, Bishop Godfrey & Lady Sheila Stubbs & The Family of EndTime Ministries -Wisconsin, Travailing Women’s Ministry Inc., Zoah International Ministries, Rev. Dr. Philip & Charlene McPhee & the Mt. Calvary Baptist Cathedral family.

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Viewing of Video Presentation - The Life of Tennison

ORDER OFService

ORGANIST.....................................................................................................................................................Bro. Roland Johnson GUITARIST...................................................................................................................................................... Dec. Clyde Johnson PROCESSION OF FAMILY WORDS OF COMFORT............................................................................................................................ Rev. Dr. Philip McPhee

John 14 : 1-3

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.I go to prepare a place for you.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

MODERATOR..................................................................................................................................................Rev. Glendale Miller OPENING HYMN....................................................................................................................... “When The Gates Swing Open” I am on the upward road, leading to the bright abode, Where forever my soul shall be free; Won’t that be a happy time, heaven’s bell will sweetly chime, When the home gates swing open for me

That will be a happy day, When the clouds have passed away; From my cares I shall be free, When the home gates swing open for me Tho’ sometime the path may lead thru the vale of sin and greed, Jesus ever my refuge will be; Soon at home my trails o’er, I shall praise Him evermore, When the home gates swing open for me.

I’ll keep walking in His light, till my faith shall end in sight, He will lead me till safe o’er the sea; I shall find a welcome there, and a crown of glory wear, When the home gates swing open for me.

PRAYER........................................................................................................................................................Rev. Randolph Bowlin SCRIPTURE-OLD TESTAMENT........................... Ecclesiastes 3 :1-8................................................ Celine Chisholm, Sister AS I KNEW HIM..........................................................................................................................Minister Inez Pinder, Educator SELECTION............................................................................................................................. Eclaysia Kingdom Life Ministries CONDOLENCES..........................................................................................................................Hon. Jobeth Davis Coleby, MP Rev. Carlos Reid, Confidant SCRIPTURE READING............................................. Romans 14:7-9................................. Keiliah Chisholm-Adderley, Aunt PRAISE & WORSHIP.............................................................................................................. Eclaysia Kingdom Life Ministries

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VIDEO TRIBUTE.......................................................................................................................................... Sole Chisholm, Sister OBITUARY (Read in silence) HYMN OF PREPARATION........................................................................................................ “I’m Glad I Counted The Cost” When first I started to seek the Lord, I’m glad I counted the cost; I fully measured to Jesus’ word, I’m glad I counted the cost.

I’ve bid farewell to this world of sin, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now my Jesus abides within, I’m glad I counted the cost.

I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize, He saved my soul that was lost; And now my treasures are in the skies, I’m glad I counted the cost.

Although the trials seem hard to bear, I’m glad I counted the cost; I now my burdens with Jesus share, I’m glad I counted the cost.

I laid my sorrows at Jesus’ feet, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now I’ve pleasures so pure and sweet, I’m glad I counted the cost.

’Twill not be long till the Lord shall come, I’m glad I counted the cost; And bear my soul to that heav’nly home, I’m glad I counted the cost.

EULOGY........................................................................................................................................ Rev. Dr. Philip McPhee, Pastor DUET....................................................................................................................................Rev. Glendale Miller & Naomi Higgs PRAYER FOR FAMILY...........................................................................................................................Rev. Stephen Duncombe CLOSING HYMN/RECESSIONAL............................................................................................................... “Glad Reunion Day”

Graveside HYMNS CITY OF GOLD There’s a city of light where there cometh no night ‘ Tis a city of beauty I’m told All my treasures are there And its beauty I’ll share When I get to that city of gold.

When I leave all trouble and care I will say good morning up there I will have great gladness I’m told When I get to that city of gold.

There’s no sorrow up there in that city so fair And no sickness can enter I’m told Shadows all will have flown I will meet friends I’ve known When we get to that city of gold.

Won’t you go there with me to the home of the free Would you see heaven’s beauty unfold?

If you will come along we will sing heaven’s song When we get to that city of gold.

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GLAD REUNION DAY There will be a happy meeting in heaven I know, When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below; Gather on the blessed hilltops with hearts all aglow, That will be a glad reunion day.

Glad (That will be a happy day) day, Yes, a wonderful day, Glad (That will be a happy day) day, Yes, a glorious day, There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay, That will be a glad reunion day.

There within the holy city we’ll sing and rejoice, Praising Christ the blessed Savior with heart and with voice; Tell Him how we came to love Him and make Him our choice, That will be a glad reunion day.

When we live a million years in that wonderful place, Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding His face, It will seem but just a moment of praising His grace, That will be a glad reunion day.

IT IS FINISHED There’s a line that’s been drawn through the ages On that line stands the old rugged cross On that cross a battle is raging For the gain of man’s soul or his loss

It is finished, the battle is over It is finished, there’ll be no more war It is finished, the end of the conflict It is finished, and Jesus is Lord On one side march the forces of evil All the demons and devils of hell On the other the angels of glory And they meet on Golgotha’s hill The earth shakes with the force of the conflict And the sun refuses to shine For there hangs God’s Son in the balance And then through the darkness He cries Yet in my heart the battle was raging Not all pris’ners of war have come home They were battlefields of my own making Didn’t know that the war had been won Then I heard that the King of the Ages Had fought all the battles for me And vict’ry was mine for the claiming And now praise His name I am free

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MY PRECIOUS SON

TENNISON,

Your life has been a testimony for many. You gave so many inspiration through your voice and gifted hands. I was always grateful to God for giving me you and always proud of you.

You were easily loved by many. I was given the responsibility of cultiving and protecting you but I’ve failed. No child is ever old enough to handle it on their own. Fathers, our children need you every second. Life today is very complexed and confusing. Children need their fathers to tell them this is the way in which to go. Balancing all of life’s demands can be very difficult for a father but your children should always be at the top of your list. Fathers, discipline your sons for there is hope. Do not be a willing part to his death. I encouraged you when you did great things, comforted you when you were sick and I warned you when I saw it fit. Tenny, daddy is going to truly miss you. You have left with me a thousand memories. I know that I was your prize. The greatest thing I’ve ever heard was Tennyson saying, ‘That’s my daddy!’ and ‘Daddy, I am proud you. You are the best father.’ You will be missed by so many especially your siblings.

Celine was your dancing partner. Sole defended you no matter what. Amari looked up to you and would always say, ‘I love my brother’. I

understand now why you liked Salt Life so much.

Salt is the purification of the earth. I always said to you that you were designed to take risks and beat challenges. You were always strong and courageous. This tragic situation will forever be painful for me. As I sit and write to you T, my vision is blurry from the tears in my eyes, caused by the sorrow of losing my first born. The child that never thought twice to do something for me. Boy, oh boy. I am feeling this one, Tenny. I will forever love and cherish you. Tennyson, you are gone but I know for sure you will always be eagles high, soaring the heavenly skies. I spoke to you many times. Your grand daddy, Anya, Keilah, Adderly, Celine, Aunty Joanne as well.

On the night of the tragic incident, you asked God to forgive you for your sins. In the end, you sent a message through those words to your loving grammy, your biggest fan. Grammy Patricia Chisholm. You meant the world and more to her. For that reason, she is strong because she knows that her Tenny is with God in heaven. Goodbye, Tennison. You will live on forever through me.

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A MOTHER’S TRIBUTE

My dearly beloved first born son, I bid you farewell. It is hard bearing news of you leaving me on this earth so suddenly. You were priceless to me. If I was allowed to exchange places with you, I would in a heartbeat. You were stolen from me like a thief with no remorse. I feel deep hurt, pain and anger at times because I wasn’t there to watch you take your last breath leaving, as I was present on your first breath on arrival here on this earth. My heart bares a hole that will never be replaced. I find comfort by God’s word, “Those who lived good lives find peace and rest in death.” I pray Jesus console me as you rest in His bosom. I recalled your last words to me. “ Mommy don’t worry about me, God got me.” I didn’t know what you knew but I understand now why you moved around so fearless and made sure you lived your life to the fullest. I knew you loved God and always put Him first. You will always be mommy’s handsome, talented, blessed chocolate baby boy. A humble, respectable loving young man. You never once curse, talked backed or walked away from my lectures. I am struggling every day trying to accept your departure from this world but I’m at peace knowing that you’ve accepted Our Father with your last words before leaving. My humble prayer is that Jesus accepted you in His Kingdom.

SLEEP IN PEACE MY SON UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

Love Your Mommy, Heather.

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DEAR TJ...

No words can ever express the feeling I have been feeling since you left. You were and you are still my best friend, without even needing the title. I keep replaying our last conversation over and over in my head, wondering if it is truly a sad reality or if this is a dream, and I will just wake up to you calling me. For so long it was just us, I mean what was TJ without Celine or Celine without TJ? TJ and Celine was and is literally one word. Never one without the other, wherever you saw one, you saw the other. Growing up we didn’t know what it was to be separated unless it wasn’t up to us. I think back on the times when we were younger and I would cry to go everywhere behind you brother.

When either one of our mothers would come to get us from Grammy, we both would want to go, and trust me…. We were gonna go together because we didn’t want to leave one another behind. Everything you do, I wanted to do, from riding our bicycles down the street, even me trying to play basketball because that’s what I say you doing… or the times we would go walking to go get cup from the house on the corner in sunshine park, attending all the same schools up until high school, cracking jokes on something silly and laughing til we couldn’t breathe, running around in Grammy & Grand-daddy’s house, cause that was honestly our personal playground.

I mean I remember when Grammy used to tie us up to the bed frame or the dining room table leg after we were being mischievous in the house, and every time I did something, you knew I would get in trouble for, you used to say “no grammy it was me” just so I wouldn’t get beating. You were the most selfless person ever. God had it so that I spoke to you just before you went into that gym. He knew I needed to hear your voice one last time. He knew we needed to see each other the night before just one last time and celebrate together, share one last dance, one last laugh because it would be my comfort in this trying time.

I just can’t believe you are not here with us anymore… I love you dearly big brother. You were one of my protectors on this earth, and I know you will continue to be my protector from above.

I think we sometimes forget how precious life is, until a loved one has gone on, but I can say I will never forget you. You knew your little sister loved you, and I know you lived me dearly and I find so much comfort in knowing that our last conversation ended with “I love you, and I love you too, see you later”. I thank God He allowed me to experience you on this earth as my big brother.

forever thankful.. Ever since you left, I often find myself saying TJ really gone ay, my brother gone ay, what a life…But I find comfort in knowing you found peace before ascending…I honestly won’t ever be the same without you here, but knowing that you are smiling down on will carry me through, I hope.

I can still see your smile, hear your laugh and you calling me “liney”, feel you kiss me on my cheek or my head, giving me hugs and saying “love you baby”. I will definitely miss you popping up wherever and whenever and knowing from we spot one another or link, that’s it, we were together until it’s time to leave. Unfortunately this time is different and you have left me for good.

I never imagined it would be so soon, your birthday was just a month away from the day you were taken and you were so excited to celebrate this upcoming year like none before, but I know you will celebrate up there. My one and only big brother, I love you so much, I miss you so much and I will definitely cherish out memories forever.

You are in my heart forever and ever and I can’t wait to see you again someday. But until then, you will not be forgotten in this world, as long as I am alive and breathing.

Although you left me, forcing me to be the “oldest” I will always be your little sister. It wasn’t been and won’t be easy for our family to continue on without you here, but I promise we are gonna make you proud and keep our heads held high.

I love you I love you I love you TJ. Just know “Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

So brother rest on, rest easy and rest peacefully, you will be missed but defiantly not forgotten.

With love Your little sister “

In adulthood, our daily lives were different and much busier, but that never got between us, and how close our bond was and will forever be. One we linked it was like no time had passed. I am so grateful for the times we shared, when we went out, the joke we laughed about, the family gatherings, the many many pictures and videos we took…… I mean.. I have a lifetime of memories to hold onto and I am so grateful.

For the 25 years I have shared with you on this earth, we have had one argument, I mean no exaggeration, literally one, and even then no matter who was right or wrong it still never changed how we cherished each other, as brother and sister and for that I am T E N N I S O N J I M ” TJ ” D E L E V E A U X - C H I S H O L M

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TO MY GRANDSON...

MY‘TJ’ Just to hear “Okay Grammy” one more time would truly mean so much to me. Oh TJ, you were the center of my world; a grandson held so dear, an obedient child - loving, kind, clean, handsome, talented, hard working, never too busy for “Grammie”...

Lord, little that I knew it would have been our last parting words as you said “Grammie I’m going to the gym”, I replied as usual “ T, wait a minute”, I quickly moved to the door and said “ T, be careful, even if people driving fast and looking at you, pretend you didn’t see them because there are some crazy people on the streets”. You replied, “Yes Grammie, love you”.

Lord, if I only knew it was our last moments, I would have tied you down like I did you and your sister Celine years ago, when you all wanted to go with your Auntie Keiliah. I couldn’t take the screaming and so I ‘tied’ you all up. What a night!

It was cruel but it worked, both you and your sister fell fast asleep.

TJ, even and Auntie

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Grandaddy ( Berkley) Keiliah would often say “let Tennison ‘rest’, you call the boy at least 10 times for the day”, yet you came and brought water, the newspaper or turn on the air condition or not forgetting the numerous times you had to show Grammie how to operate the washing machine.

Your words “ Grammie, see..watch me”. I would watch , but you had a special touch.

TJ, I will truly miss you pulling my toes, the kisses behind my ears as you entered the

house. Oh, the holding hands and lifting you up in prayers. As you leave the house, you would always reply “Yes Grammie, love you, love you” to my words as you left the house.

TJ, the many moments we got together , Auntie Keliah and your siblings waited in anticipation to receive the 1st piece of my birthday cake ...to their surprise, you got the 1st piece.It was a night!

Even your little sister Sole’and brother Amari will miss the moments of you turning on the water for them to take a bath.

Son, you were my shining star.

Everywhere we went, you had to sing for family & friends. You made an indelible impression with your singing. ‘Praise the Lord’.

TJ, Sunday School was a must : Your gift of playing the drums and singing truly made a positive influence in the world. You are my 1st grandchild… you and your siblings meant so much to your daddy.Learning Bible verses and singing choruses was a must.

TJ, you traveled with ‘Tones’ - your big brother on one of the Family Islands, supposedly for 2 days, after arriving Tones said “We could stay until Monday or Tuesday”, you replied “You want my Grammie to ‘freak’ out Aye?”. Oh yes you loved & respected your Grammie.

Daily, your signature songs will continue to ring in my ear..”My Help….All of my help cometh from The Lord”… “Oh , I need thee, oh I need thee” and yes….”God wants to heal you” Son, I love you and I miss you so very much…but Jesus loved you more…sleep on and take your rest.

Your memories especially our parting words from Earth to Glory “God forgive me of my sins”. Sleep on “T’.

Love Grammie

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TJ...

Tj, not in my wildest dream; I would have thought I would be writing a farewell tribute to you. Tj granddaddy loves you and misses you so much.

Not a minute goes by without thinking about you, and reminiscing on the moments we shared.

Most recently, you have been an inspiration to me in the home. I saw the changes you made in your life. You would await my arrival at night from work, and in the mornings, I would call on you to wash my van off; you consistently initiate conversations with me. During the day, you would call to say, “Grandaddy, I just raked up the yard and cleaned up the house, just checking on you.” Tj, you know Granddaddy did all he could do for you when needed, and nothing was ever too good for you. I wished I had gone to the gym with you as planned so you could have trained me to build my muscles like you!

I will indeed miss me calling on you to fix my phone, drinking all the vitamalts in the fridge, making plans to better your life, recording me playing the piano and singing. Son, you would periodically come out of your room to check on me by saying, “Daddy, you still up playing your piano” while patting me on the shoulders. Even though I knew you really wanted to say, “Daddy, it’s time to stop making noise; I want to go sleep.

Tj, your presence is sorely missed in the house; you were a part of your grandparent’s routine in life. If only I could hear your grammy call out “T, T, T,” and you reply, “Coming, grammy,” as I would always make jokes about it and say, “Tricia, every minute you call out “T, T, T” but you would laugh and complete the task she requested. You were a humble, respectful, kind and loving grandson.

I love you. I took you in as a son. Granddaddy misses you so much and will never forget you! As soon as they would have lowered your body into the grave, I will ask father God to place his most trusted angel to watch over you and on the day of judgment, please call your name first. I pray that the good Lord will give me the strength to go on!

Love

Granddaddy

Berkley!

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Words can’t explain the pain I feel inside. I often ask”why did you have to die ? I’m so broken because only Jehovah truly knows how I feel.

The uncontrollable tears but I know you’re in a better place. I wish I could see you just one more time or listen to you sing and I know that’s impossible. I know you can’t see the tears and you wouldn’t want me to cry. In life I love you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart, you hold a place no one could ever fill. I pray Jehovah continue to give me the strength and somehow get me through. As I struggle with this heartache, because I still can’t believe I’ve lost you. Those memories of you will always bring a smile. I truly wish I can have you back just

for a little while. You gave no one a farewell, or even said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, but only God knows why. A million times I’ll miss you. A million times I’ll cry. In my heart you hold a place no one could never fill. I pray Jehovah continue to give me strength and somehow get me through. As I struggle with this heartache because I still can’t believe I’ve lost you. I’ll always love you “Tj”. Can’t wait to see you in the resurrection.

Sleep on my baby boy, Forever in my heart.

Love Always,

… UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!

Those special moments with you will always bring a smile on my face. If I can have yo back for a little longer, we could sit and talk and laugh and make more sweet memories. That saying “nothing goes as planned” hit home because we were planning for our future but God had better plans.

I thank God for putting you in my life, and of that I am forever grateful.

Thank you for loving and caring for me, and for bringing joy into my life..

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. I will never forget you, my Jim. I know you are looking down on me, watching over me. Forever in my heart, your

Thomasine (Rayon)

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TO MY‘T’,

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

This is a lesson I learned from you, T. No matter what you were going through in life, you loved to dance (and sing). From the day we met, you were always humble, helpful, loving and a joy to be around. You had been given the gift to make the most of every day and you made sure of that. We’ve both been faced with an exorbitant number of storms in life, but you taught me that no matter what it is, always dance! You were fulfilled.

T, lived his life on his terms. He listened but did not conform to social ‘norms’. He was a free-spirit who lived in the present, and again, on his terms. He was fearless. He was strong. He was supportive. He was a dreamer. He was a leader and he had many followers. He could enter a room and brighten it with his smile, his attitude, or just his presence. He had “it.” He made friends so easily and was true to each and every one of them.

I write this Tribute to my T, with a broken heart. The loss of someone so close to me, is something I could never be prepared for. My heart was filled with anticipation and so much love for you, but in the back of my being, there was also fear beacause you were always the opposite, fearless. Even under insurmountable odds, I refused to prepare myself.

You were always prepared to fight, but never had a chance to lace up the gloves. T, did not die on his terms. He did not want to leave us. He loved us. Your life was taken away from us and no one can fill the emptiness that your passing has left. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, looking back at the memories will help comfort me tomorrow. I will truly miss those daily messages, voice notes and calls from you saying, ‘Hey, Annie. How you doing?

How’s daddy? Love you, Annie.’ I will miss hearing your dad saying, ‘Call Tj’ and us having our 3-way conversations together. Our last conversation, just hours before your life was taken away, you told me how your were coming to spend your birthday in Exuma with me the end of this month. Wow, I can’t believe. I wasn’t ready for the news that Monday night. I’m still not ready. You had so many dreams and so many plans for the future and I know you would have made those dreams come true. Our lives will never be the same but we will continue to love you and your memories will live on forever.

I love you, T and I am profoundly proud of you. I could never say goodbye, but rather, I’ll see you later at the crossraods.

It’s all good, T. Rest in peace; and never, never stop dancing in the rain.

Love

Annie♡ T E N N I S O N J I M ” TJ ” D E L E V E A U X - C H I S H O L M

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TJ,

The evening that transformed my life, as I entered the house, having been dropped off by the Technical Cadet bus, and my mother introduced me to Heather, saying, “Keiliah, this is your nephew.” In that instant, I immediately took you out of your mother’s arms and carried you to my room. This marked the beginning of our unbreakable bond! When my parents asked Heather to take you in, you became more than just a little brother or nephew; you became a son to me. As time passed, many people assumed you were my son because you were always by my side. There were times when I cancelled outings to stay with you because my parents had other commitments. I never regretted putting my teenage years of having fun and exploring life with friends on hold to take care of you, TJ.

I would save my lunch money to buy you clothes, shoes, and toys to ensure you had the best! My Saturdays were filled with cleaning the house, bathing and feeding you, giving you a hot bottle, and then moments later, you would fall asleep in my bed, filling my heart with joy.

We spent so much time together that I trained you to call me “Da Queen,” and you were proudly “Da servant.”

As you blossomed into a young man, we shared many moments talking about future plans. You would always say, “Aunty Keiliah, I will make you proud of me soon,” to which I replied, “Tj, aunty Keiliah will always be proud of you; just continue to talk with God, and he will grant you your heart’s desire.” I will miss taking up your plate of food, especially on Sundays, when I would label yours and my parents own with a simple yet powerful message: “I love you!” You would send me a message in the evenings saying, “Aunty KK, thanks for the food…. boy the food taste good; I love you!” I will miss the moments when you would kiss me on my forehead or cheek, with a big hug, and say I love you every time you saw me. I will miss the singing, dancing, and jokes you made during family gatherings, and sometimes even saying, “Aunty KK, you want to take more pictures (with a big smile)? Now, tj who would have thought that all we have to hold onto is the memories? If only I could have another opportunity to take another picture with you! I am forever grateful that God gave me the mantle of ensuring that my brother’s children kept an unbreakable bond and every opportunity to celebrate together, creating memories. Tj, Aunty loves and misses you so much! Your smile could light up a room, your laughter was infectious, and your dreams were boundless. You are a piece of my heart that has been taken away and never to return. Nothing was too good for you; I always wanted you to be the best and have the best in life! Daily, I hear your laughter in the wind, I see your smile in the sunshine, and I feel your heartbeat in my own. Sleep on my dancer, sleep on my singer, sleep on my entrepreneur, sleep on my comedian! Sleep on Aunty’s handsome angel!

Keilieah T E N N I S O N J I M ” TJ ” D E L E V E A U X - C H I S H O L M

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TennisonJim D E L E V E AU X- C H I S H O L M PA L L B E A R E R S

PEREZ MAJOR DR.PHILIP LARAMOR JOHN ‘OLLIE’ MCKENZIE DAVID BASTIAN BRIAN MORLEY ANTONIO ‘TONES’ JOHNSON CARLOS SKIPPINGS

MCKESSON MCKENZIE TREZ STURRUP ANTON MCKENZIE KEVIN MCKENZIE PELEAMAS ADDERLEY SPENCER PARKER BRANDO STUBBS

H O N O R A R Y PA L L B E A R E R S DION GARDINER REV. SAMUEL ROLLE ALDON WILLIAMSON MUDDY POWELL GREGORY ‘GQ’ WILLIAMS REV. RAYFORD RIGBY

PHILIP LARAMORE SR. GARFIELD MCPHEE DEC. WELLINGTON MILLER BENNETH CHISHOLM GARLIN MILLER DONNATHON CHISHOLM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With sincere appreciation, we are most grateful to the many relatives and friends, who had been so kind and supportive to us with words of encouragement, visits,flowers,fruits and prayers that not only simulated our hearts but also lifted our spirit from sadness,trials and tribulations. We were reminded that “weeping” may endure for a night, but “joy cometh in the morning” knowing that the late Tennison Jim Deleveaux- Chisholm was a soldier in the army of the Lord, He praised his way through the Pearly Gates.He uttered the last words “ God forgive me for my sins” - What a testimony. Moreover, the cards of comfort and the sympathetic gestures by network truly were lovingly received.

Sleep on, TJ

The Family.