Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Deontae Dameron

Deontae L. Dameron was born in Gaston County on December 19, 1992 to the late Eva Mae Dameron and the late Harlong Leroy Green. He transitioned from his earthly home on Friday; September 3, 2021.

Deon, as he was affectionately called, was a pleasant young man. He like to kid around and make people laugh. One day I was going to the dentist in Charlotte and Deon asked how much further did we have to go. I didn’t want to tell him that I was lost, so I told him we had a little bit farther to go down the road. Deon loved to eat. His favorite meat was fried chicken. He loved the way I cooked. He said that I should open a restaurant.

Deon was one and half years old when he came to live in the Miller house. He was a lap baby that means he loved to sit in my lap. Deon and his brother were both foster children when they came to live in our home. My home was a foster care emergency home where children would be dropped off at 2 or 3 in the morning for care. One weekend, I had fifteen children. I needed a break, I told my social worker I would be taking a break.

Deon leaves cherished memories to his adopted parents: Mr. and Mrs. Niles Miller, brothers: Bobby, Al, Omar, Corry, and Harlone Dameron; adopted siblings: Jessica Crawford, Dano Crawford and Gerard Crawford; aunts: Joyce Dameron, Helen Dameron Jennings (Melvin), And Betty McCaskill (Charles); uncles: Arthur, Emanuel, Charles and Fitzgerald Dameron all of Gastonia, North Carolina and a host of other relatives and friends.

We never changed their name so they could stay in touch with their family when they grew up.

Memorial: Thursday; September 9, 2021; 12 noon; New Holy Temple Church, Gastonia

Guest Book

Bless your soul!

- na

Deon, where do I start? First, let me say that when I saw your brother Corey and he told me what happened to you I couldn't believe it. Still right now a month later, I can't believe it, can't wrap my head around what may have caused you to end up in a lake. Those who knew you knew that no matter what problems and issues you had here on earth, you were mostly a good person, you were always good to me and Steven and the boys. I hate that this happened to you mostly because nobody deserves to end up dying the way you did, no matter what they may have or may not have done. I'm thankful that I got to spend so much of my years in earth with you and your brother and 99% of my memories with you are filled with laughter and just actin crazy and doing stupid stuff. I'm going to miss you Deon. Last time I saw you, you were walking down the road and I picked you up and we started talking about the old days when we all were so young and careless, we used to run Jenkins Heights WILD!! Wasn't a soul on West Davidson that didn't know who we were🥲🥲. Deon, you gained your angel wings and went home to be with our lord and I know we all will see you again one day soon. I offer all of my love, prayers, comfort and condolences to your entire family right now and I pray that you lord God show his family that you are with them, that they are wrapped in your protecting, loving arms and I pray that they find all the good things to remember Deon by and that they find some comfort during this obvious difficult time. Thank you lord for allowing each and every one of us who knew Deon, time to spend with him and thank you for allowing us all to be part of his short lived life here on earth. In Jesus name I pray AMEN.. R.I.P DEONTAE DAMERON A.K.A. DEON (or as me and the kids and Steven called you Dee) we love you brother fly high and watch over every one of us, especially your mom and family. With all our love Gabrial Roscoe and family💜💜💜

- na

So sad to hear of someone with so much life ahead of them had to go so soon...rest in peace!!!

- na

Rest in peace my friend! You are gone too soon. I will miss you!

- na

il cherish every memory and every moment I had with you. you truly were one of a kind. we watched each other grow from kids to who we were today. no matter what happened you were always there for me and I'm so thankful to have had you in my life while I did. you made a huge impact on my life. Thank you for being the big brother that I never had and being there for me when no one else physically was. I love you Deon. always and forever no matter what <3

- na

Rest in total peace young man!

- na

Blessings to Foster families and so many people that cared for this young man...

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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