Ladarius Deshun

Payne

Reflections of life

Ladarius Deshun Payne better known as DeeDee was born April 5th 2001 in Memphis TN to Toria Payne and Larry "Sugar Bear" Whitfield Jr.

He accepted Christ at an early age at West Antioch #2. During his early youth years, he faithfully attended Sunday school, sung in the youth choir, attended numerous church trips, and played on the church baseball team.

DeeDee graduated from Strayhorn High School in 2019 where he was a class favorite. Where he developed life long friendships with his classmates while playing basketball, football, and running track. After graduation DeeDee found passion in construction work. When he wasn't working he could be found hanging out with his friends and family. DeeDee was loved by many. Whenever you saw DeeDee, you saw a smile on his face and it was contagious. He was full of life and energy. He was always the spark in the room and the center of the party. His life was
full of joy and happiness and he left a mark on everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.

DeeDee was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 6th 2024 along with his closest friend, Ulises Calderon, whom he loved like a brother. He is survived by, his mother Toria Payne and Father Larry "Sugar Bear" Whitfield Jr.. as well as his grandparents Lavaughn Payne, Nancy Payne and Dorothy Whitfield Wren. He is also remembered by his three siblings, Taylor (Kayla)Payne, Kailyn (Markus)Harvey and Mia Payne. DeeDee also leaves behind 3 nieces, 3 nephews, a God daughter Laylani and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Willie "BB " Wren.