He had has first son Dristen when he was only 19 years old. I remember him being so excited that he was going to have a son. He tried very hard to be a great Dad. Four years later he had another son Johnathan, and then Devion almost a year later. His youngest son is Richard. He always wanted to be a part of all their lives. For them to be happy and well taken care of.
He did have some tough times in life and went through some major struggles. It was hard for him to adapt to some things. He was never the same after our Mom passed away.
Most recently he was trying to get his life back on track and was headed in the right direction. Four years of sobriety under his belt, a new place to live, and trying to get custody of Devion. Was making arrangements to see Dristen and Johnathan as well. He was in the process of making connections to our Native American tribal heritages.
Unfortunately he made the decision to return to a previous way of life with some old friends, and that tragically ended his life...
He was too young to leave this world but now he no longer has to struggle. His sons, our family, and all his friends will miss him greatly!
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