Obituary of DeVante Marcus Lee

DeVante Marcus Lee , age 21, was born Sunday, August 27, 1995 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Audrey Ellis of Gouldtown, New Jersey and Frank Lee of Bridgeton, New Jersey. DeVante went home to be with the LORD on Friday, October 7, 2016 while at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey. He attended Fairfield Middle School in Gouldtown, NJ. He graduated from Cumberland Regional High School in 2014. DeVante had been previously employed at McDonald’s in Upper Deerfield , NJ and F & S Produce Inc. in Rosenhayn, NJ. DeVante received his forklift certification in 2015. DeVante’s most admirable quality was the love he had for his family and his “sister” Karma … the family dog. DeVante played T-ball when he was younger, however he excelled in football and Track and Field. He was named one of the best football players in the Cumberland Midget Football League. His favorite football team was the Kansas City Chiefs. DeVante had a smile that was so full of life that it could light up a room! Anywhere he went he quickly became the center of attention. He was always down to Earth and was a genuine person. He was very respectful and loved by many. His favorite saying to everyone was “Where you from?” His favorite saying to his family and close friends was “Kinfolk.” He is survived by his mother, Audrey Ellis, who he affectionately called “Mom Dukes”, his father; Frank Lee, four sisters; Desiree’ Ellis of Gouldtown, NJ, Genea Lee of Millville, NJ, Shakeria Still of Vineland ,NJ and Cierra Clark of Mayslanding, NJ, three brothers; DaQuan Lee of Gouldtown, NJ, Frank Lee of Pennsauken, NJ and Sebastion Bennett of Port Elizabeth, NJ, his maternal grandmother; Sarah Ellis and paternal grandfather; Frank Battle (Shirley), father figure; Danny Lee, girlfriend; Te’Zhira Heard and godparents; Charlotte and Abraham Jones and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends and his “brothers from other mothers.” He was predeceased by his sister; Nyesha Lee, maternal grandfather; Frank Durham and his paternal grandmother; Anna Marie Lee-Battle. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. We will miss his lovely smile and he will forever remain in our hearts!