Marquise DeWayne Graham

Master Marquise DeWayne Graham was a precious gift from God to LaTonya Ross Tall and Dale M. Graham. He shared a birthday, October 22, with his maternal great-grandmother, Estelle Graham, whom proceeded him in death. Marquise was also proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Gloria Graham Ross, his paternal   grandfather, Rufus Ross, his maternal great-grandfather, Robert L. Graham, his great uncle, Andrew Harrison Sr., his great aunt  Robbie Adams, his great uncle, Walter L. Graham, his paternal grandmother and grandfather, Lucinda Graham Goodman and Walter Goodman, his aunt, Berita Mixon and uncle, Rickey Graham.

Marquise accepted Christ at an early age. He was a baptized member of New Salem Primitive Baptist Church. Marquise was educated in the Birmingham and Midfield City School systems. He was an avid sports fan, continuing football through high school. Marquise was a dedicated employee at Wal-Mart and Kirkland Clinic.

Marquise leaves to continue his legacy, his loving and devoted parents: LaTonya (Brien) and Dale; his fiancé: Miana Ramsey; his two beautiful children: 7-year old Maziya Nakita, and 11-month old Montana Marquise; his loving brother: Joshua (Jasmine); three loving sisters: Danielle (Big Sis), Shondale, and Zimya; three uncles: Eric Ross, Rufus Barron, and Stephon Adams; a great-great aunt, Atlena Agee; three great aunts: Velma Lawrence, Jean Wilkerson and Ethel Andrews; four great uncles: Kenneth, David Lee, Earl (Nell), and Fred (Pam); a treasure trove of aunts: Elsie Hart (Steven), Nicole Charvais, Marilyn, Winnifred (Lee), Valerie B., LaShun, Mina (Leon), Sonya (Jim), LaKanya Ross, Debbie, Jori, Bernadette, Monique, Katrena (Andre), and Shirlene; four nephews: Christopher, DaKing, Cayden, and Drique; several very special cousins: Shantale, Erin, Tiffany, Jimmie, Alex, DeTorian, DeAndre, Jeffrey, Todd, Cenius III, and Justin; a host of loving relatives and numerous friends.

Bonus mom: Lakeisha Robinson; a very special friend/brother: Jordin Murphy Sr.

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