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King baby watch as I adjust the crown
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Obituary
🕊️ In Loving Memory of Deante Deshard Goss
Deante Deshard Goss was an artist and a visionary — a radiant soul with a creative mind, a passionate heart, and a spirit that moved like music chords. Born on October 20, 1989 in Racine, Wisconsin, Deante had a signature smile and laugh that like the sunrise was golden, bright and warm enough to shine through the darkest of days. He embodied creativity in all forms. From dance, drawing, fashion, rhythm, design, music, and always being best dressed - male or female - any time he walked into a room. It’s safe to say he was not just an artist; he was art itself.
In his youth, he found joy performing at local talent shows and dance competitions. He graduated and received his diploma from North Chicago High School with the class of 2008. He went on to continue his education and fine tune his skills at the Art Institute of Chicago, earning his associate’s degree in Fashion Design. Deante had a passion for life and after leaving Chicago, he spent his adult years living in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California. Deante was a natural-born performer — whether on stage at local venues, behind the scenes of fashion shows and photoshoots, or dancing through life, he effortlessly gifted the world with his brilliance.
When he didn’t have on his creative hat, Deante brought his charisma and drive to the automotive world. He worked for Volkswagen/Audi and later became a sales representative for Tesla. Even in the corporate world, he brought his natural style, blending professionalism with innovative flare in every role he stepped into.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Barbara Goss. He is survived by a loving village who cherished his light:
Father: Stephen (wife: Michele) Jones
Paternal Grandmother Bianca Jones
Paternal Grandfather Thomas Jones
Maternal Grandmother Martha Goss
Aunts: Bessie Goss, Eve Jones
Uncles: Ali and Tim (wife: Ketica) Goss, Ramone (wife: Daphne) and Brian Jones
Sisters Divinity Matovu, Raenesha Jones, and Kamara Barkley
Nieces: Kaleigh Jones, Nyah Matovu, Elise and Eleia Weathers, and Micaylah Jones
Nephews: Randall Weathers Jr. and Stephen Jones III
He leaves behind a wide circle of extended family and friends all over the planet, who will carry his memory as a melody that never fades.
Dearest Deante
May your voice echo through realms,
May your light lead the path,
And may you rise in glory,
Wrapped in love and crowned in peace.
Acknowledgements
The family of Deante Deshard Goss wishes to express our deepest gratitude for your love, prayers, and support during this time of profound loss. Your comforting words, kind gestures, and presence have meant more to us than words can express.
A special thank you to Reverend Stevie Perkins for offering spiritual guidance, and to Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home for their compassionate service and care.
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Memory wall
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tN4IMIG20
Service
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to Deante Deshard Goss. While we mourn the loss of our beloved, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
2513 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
2513 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
3201 Buckley Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Order of Service
Poem by Kaycie Wilson
Obituary Reading by Daphne Jones
Family and Friends Tribute [please limit remarks to 2 minutes]
Musical Selection by Whitney Nickens "Eye On the Sparrow"
Eulogy by Courtney Combs
Words of Comfort by Rev. Stevie Perkins
Benediction by Rev. Stevie Perkins
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