DeyQuawn Shavez Cooper was born at Mercy Medical Center on February 4,1994 to William Cooper and Octavia Carr. He was the second of three children and was christened at Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church. He departed this life suddenly on October 1, 2015.

DeyQuawn grew up in Baltimore, Maryland but spent many summers and weekends in Prince Frederick, MD. He graduated from Edmonson-Westside High School in 2012 where he played football and fell in love with track & field. After high school he sought employment at several different companies but enjoyed Expedited Courier Group in Baltimore, Maryland; because of his passion for cycling. This passion took him on a cycling journey from Baltimore, Maryland to Washington, D.C. and he participated in numerous other bike races. In 2014, he started working with the track team at Carver Vocational Technical Senior High School where he formed a special bond with each student on the team.

As a young child, DeyQuawn enjoyed football, baseball, swimming, hiking, camping and spending time with his siblings, cousins and friends. He also enjoyed video games, watching sports, hiking through the woods and laughing and joking with his family.

As a man, DeyQuawn was a family oriented, kind, giving but he was reliable, funny and always present. Affectionately known as Quawn; he was always there for anyone who called upon him and even when you didn't call. He just knew when someone needed care and would be their either talk to you or just makes you laugh.

Some of his favorite moments were simple ones spent riding and working on his bikes, mentoring kids on the football and track field or just hanging out with family and friends. DeyQuawn was a true fan of the Baltimore Ravens football team and cheering them on was something he delighted in. He could often be seen wearing a team jersey, tee shirt or hat.

DeyQuawn's smile would light up a room and if you were feeling a bit downtrodden he'd immediately find a way to brighten your day. He had a way of making everyone feel welcomed and his presence was well known. His laugh was infectious and he had a knack for delivering quick witted and comedic remarks that would make the room burst out laughing. Being around DeyQuawn just made you feel good.

DeyQuawn was preceded in death by his great grandparents; Luther and Ellen Jones, Butler Gray, Margaret Harris, and Calvin Brooks Sr. and his grandfather, William A. Cooper Sr.

DeyQuawn leaves to mourn but celeb rate his life: his mother, Octavia Carr; father, William Cooper Jr.; stepfather, Michael Carr Sr.; two brothers, Tajhi Cooper and Michael Carr Jr.; four sisters, Keniyah Cooper, Dallas Essex-Cooper, Ciara Smith & Brittany Carr; one niece, Aubree Cooper; one nephew, Braylen Cooper; one God-daughter, Kinsley Ward; grandpar- ents, Mary E. Cooper, Catherine Brooks, Janet Diggs, and William Gray and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, students, former colleagues and admirers. Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Thursday, October 08, 2015 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
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