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De'Von LaVar Kaiser

Passed 03/07/2025

Obituary For De'Von LaVar Kaiser

De’Von LaVar Kaiser, age 44, departed this life on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1980, to Kay Sharon Kaiser, who preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, De’Von was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Tate, and his aunts, Marjean Adeoba, Beverly Wedthoff, and Stacy Owens.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, DeAsia Shoopman, De’Von Kaiser II, and Ta’Tiyona Kaiser; his sister, Toneka (Terrance) Waters; his aunts, Carolyn Kaiser and Jamelba Tate; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:30 AM at Bon View Baptist Church, 900 Belleaire Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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Avaire Carter

Sending My Prayers and Condolences To The Family...

Tallishia/LaDaniel Williams Jr.

Man, I'm lost for words and in disbelief my childhood friend we went to school together and shared so many memories along with all the others. We miss you so much even though we went our separate ways you were always my family and I love and miss you, the smile you had was amazing may God always keep you in his arms.

Tajika Giles

I love you dad. I'll always miss you for the rest of my life. rest easy! now you're at peace and i will be with you one day. Save me a seat up there. Forever my guardian angel ❤️

DeAsia Shoopman

I love you so much and I know you are at peace. You will always be my best friend and have my heart and with all of the memories I have, I will always be sure to share them with the kids. Watch over our babies and rest easy my love.

Katrina

Remembering the Last Tuesday I got a chance to talk to you and your smile...Didn't see you much, but always remembered your Mother when we ran into each other...Together again with your Mom and my friend Kaye...See you when we meet again...Ms.Jackie

Jacqueline Thomas Day

I'll miss that contagious smile and wonderful personality. You are my cutup buddy. Rest well, Man.

Sherry Barrett Shoopman

Man ,I don't know what to say,I don't know how to feel....I'm at a lost for words you left our hearts broken and shattered. ..One thing I do know you are made whole again and as free as you want to be,Resting in the arms of Jesus.....Until the day I close my eyes and we meet again, I will forever miss you now who going say" cuz & you hear me cuz?".....Rest in Paradise I know it's beautiful there......THIS IS NOT GOODBYE BUT SIMPLY I'LL SEE YOU LATER🙌🏾🫶🏾🩵😭💔😇

MeMe

You'll always have a special place with me.. You got me through a lot, even when you were dealing with the most and I'll never forget you and that personality of yours.. You were the light in a lot of my days and I'm forever grateful love you always!!

Amanda

I miss you fam we all the way to elementary were you was in there out running everybody in . God said it was time to slow on earth but come run for him in heaven love fam

Emmanuel Bell

Cuz I gonna miss you frfr shit will never be the same without you and Cecil down here. I appreciate the time we had together tho honestly im really at a lost for words about this but I love ya cuz savee me a spot up there#longlivednice

Kyron pruitt

I'm going to miss that natural smile that u always had on your face when I seen you!! We going to miss u down here,but we no u are safe in his arms!!The Giles Family, We are praying for family!!

Naomi Giles

My heart is broken I'm really going to miss man he always gave me a call just to check in and he always kept it real good or bad I respected him for that his heart was pure rest easy man you finally have peace

Greg waters

My brother my brother my brother where do I begin life will nvr be the same without u I'm lost for words my heart is broken you would always make sure u find a way to call or txt me from somebody phone u would always say wats up blackie wyd wat the kids doin n to know tht it will nvr happen again hurt me the most but I will forever be grateful for u no matter wat u know we would always cut up n talk about everything we became close and I'm thankful for tht thank you for loving my kids n doin things tht u knew I wasn't goin do they will always be grateful and most definitely love u it broke me down to tell my kids the news it was hard but I had to just know we all love and miss you down here my baby until we meet again love you cuz in ur words love Blackie or Blackness as u call me and as always #LongLiveDNice#RealWestsideLegend

Hope Rice

I LOVE U COUSIN TO THE MOON AND BACK IM SHO GONNA MISS U TELL GRANNY AND THEM I SAID HE AND I LOVE AND MISS THEM ILL SEE YALL WHEN I GET THERE SAVE ME A SPOT LIVE ALWAYS FAT FACE

Margaree Davis

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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