Devonte Turner, 20 of Warrenville, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Elgin. The son of David Grissom and Dorothy Turner-Gross, he was born October 7, 1994 in Elgin.
He enjoyed music, wrestling, football, and his beloved family. He worked as a manufacturer for Box Inc., in Elgin.
Devonte is preceded in death by his father, and paternal grandmother.
He is survived by his mother Dorothy Turner-Gross, of Warrenville; step-father Brandon Gross; twin brother Devon, also Jonathon; two sisters, Lashay, and Chevaneese; three nieces, Ariah, Je’ana, Ahzarieah; maternal grandparents, Willie and Shenring (Turner) McIntyre of Zion, IL.; Maternal Grandfather, Leon Walker of Ft. Wayne, IN. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Bethesda Church of God in Christ, 454 Hickory Place, Elgin from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 with Pastor Willie Tate, of the Progressive Baptist Church, Elgin, officiating. Burial will follow at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. Donations to the family would be appreciated.
1. Dorothy Turner Gross:
may 5th, 2015 at: 7:41 pm
you may be gone from me in the flesh but my baby you still here with me in my heart always mommy heart is broken into pieces
2. Ayriana Buch:
may 5th, 2015 at: 8:00 pm
you will always be in my heart forever, you were taken away from us too young:(. i will love you forever & you will always carry a piece of my heart. i will never forgot you my love. gone but never forgotten ❤ god gained a beautiful angel who will watch over his family & me for the rest of our lives. we love you devonte ❤
3. Desiree Henderson:
may 5th, 2015 at: 8:54 pm
your memory never fades , you will always be with us gone but never forgotten . we have an angel looking over the family now . rest peacefully i love you cousin always & forever .
4. Elsie Charles:
may 5th, 2015 at: 10:32 pm
may you rest in peace. you will be missed.
5. Leroy Tenner:
may 5th, 2015 at: 10:42 pm
you will forever be in our hearts
rest in peace little cousin .
6. Erica Tenner:
may 5th, 2015 at: 10:49 pm
rest in peace lil cousin you will be missed. love you !
7. Semara Lowe:
may 6th, 2015 at: 12:20 am
you will forever be in our hearts, you will forever be missed. god has gained a wonderful angel, and it will not be meaningles! the good die young. rest up. gone but never forgotten. r.i.p
8. Jay & Lina:
may 6th, 2015 at: 12:36 am
we’re still in disbelief that you’re gone .. you were taken away too young .. justice will be found for you & your family soon but until than may you rest easy away from this cold world & ball in paradise until we all meet again . the memories we all shared will always be with us .
9. Skyler Acevedo:
may 6th, 2015 at: 3:41 am
you were my first bestfriend at larkin and i’ll never forget you.. i’ll always remember you singing songs to me. i will never forget your laugh or smile. you were so full of life and i’ll always love you. my family became your family… gone but never forgotten. rest easy dougie! we will meet again.
10. Tierra Mcwane:
may 6th, 2015 at: 8:03 am
getting to know u was a wonderful thing i mean u was one sweet guy who loved life no matter wat came your way i never seen u down i didn’t know u for years but the year i did i’m glad i was able to meet u i pray every night for peace in your mom soul i also pray god take full control over this sad situation one thing i can say knowing u the lil time i did was your mom did an wonderful job raising u up to be so respectful i just can’t believe this happen to u but get your rest homie and watch over us actually in tears writing this because it’s unbelievable u was fill with so much life smh
11. Yvonne Estrada:
may 6th, 2015 at: 9:00 pm
i miss you so much my love. everyday i miss you , everyday i wish you were still here with us, everyday i talk to you knowing that your listening to me, although you might not be here physically i know your spirit is with your family and i. our love is so strong babylove i know your watching over us. i miss you calling me everyday to wake me up and to tell me you loved me before i headed to work. i cant say your in a better place now because a better place than heaven would be here with us, but i know we will meet up again soon love. i know you are with your dad and grandma now , and i bet they’re so happy to have you with them! i thank you so much for watching over us and protecting us from any harm this cold world might bring our way, not only that but now you get to follow me around everywhere i go my little angel <3! don't ever forget about the love we have babyboy!
o32314 forever & ever!
12. Erica Tenner:
may 6th, 2015 at: 9:30 pm
devonte, it’ll never be any words that can express, how much i miss you lil cousin, i know your in heaven, resting peaceful watching over our family, your smile& embraces will forever be missed, till me meet again,sincerely your cousin erica.
13. Teresa Leach:
may 7th, 2015 at: 3:30 am
i can’t put it in words of how my heart is broken to find out such a handsome young man that i met as a young boy is gone to soon but you will never be forgotten, but god has got him an incredible angel on hand looking over all who loves you! but i know one thing and every one that met you it was an honor to be in your presence, on behalf of myself and my family we love you and surely will see you again, job well done on leaving us and your family, friends, with such incredible memories!! love you always!
14. Debbi and Vall:
may 9th, 2015 at: 2:52 am
devonte-thank you for all the memories, laughs and good times. you are in our heart/soul. we will always love you son. you’ve always been special, you and your family. until our paths cross again and they will know you are loved and missed! xoxo
Love you
Mommy still can’t believe this nightmare it’s like it just happened yesterday I miss you so much