Ashante Washington

WASHINGTON, Mr. Ashante J. - Age 27, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. Family hour 2 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2010 at Empowered Believers Worship Center, 2320 Caniff St., with funeral service commencing at 2:30 p.m., Pastor Johnny Brown III, officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 2 p.m. Monday. Mr. Washington will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Ashante’ Jevon Washington was born October 13, 1982 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Etta Washington and Larry Washington. Ashante’ was a graduated of Flint Northern High School, “Class of 2001”, where he played football. He was currently a student at ITT Technical Institute, where he was studying to be a graphic engineer. As a child, Ashante’ was a member of Greater Bethlehem Church of God in Christ. Ashante’ loved listening to music and drawing. He was always happy and kept a smiling face. Ashante’ was a friend to everyone he met. He enjoyed mentoring his friends and teaching them about things in life and current concerns. Ashante’ was a wonderful loving father, who spent time with his son, showing him right from wrong and how to be respectful to others. He was wonderful son and always listened to his mother and gave her love and respect. Ashante’ was the best big brother and friend. He leaves to cherish his memory: beloved son, Valentae A. Washington; mother, Etta Washington; father, Larry Washington; brother, Darell M. Washington; sister, Nia D. Washington; mother of his son, Venetta Bryant; grandfather, Richard (Stacy) Washington; 1 nephew; 4 nieces; 4 aunts, Marilyn Browder, Valerie Glover, Rosemary (Rodney) Waters and Jenny Washington; 6 uncles, Bot, Eric (Dean) Lawson, Edward (Myra) Lawson, Jr., James Lawson, Richard, Joseph and Rufus Washington; a host of cousins, other relatives and special friends who loved and will miss him dearly. Mr. Washington was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Martha Lawson and Mrs. Virginia Washington; several aunts, uncles and friends.

Ashante Washington

October 13, 1982 - September 12, 2010