Mr. Celestino DeJesus

DeJESUS, Mr. Celestino - Age 95, passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Family hour 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, G-5443 N. Saginaw Street, with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. DeJesus will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home., and may be viewed from 12 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday. Mr. Celestino DeJesus was born June 22, 1917 in Selene, Puerto Rico. As a young man Mr. Dejesus relocated to New York City and later moved again to Michigan, making Flint his home. In May, 1966 Celestino accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. He was baptized and became a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership and guidance of the late Rev. J.C. Curry. Celestino loved his Pastor and church family! He was member of the Macedonia Mass Choir and the Gospel Community Travelers. With every mention of Macedonia his eyes would light up! In December 1980 Mr. DeJesus retired from Genesee County Government, where he worked in the Maintenance Department. He was very well known and respected in this community. Celestino dearly loved his children and grandchildren. He was a “dapper” dresser and a great dancer. As a younger man he enjoyed dancing to music by James Brown. He also enjoyed listening to gospel music, fishing, gardening and watching Court T.V. Mr. DeJesus leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Gloria DeJesus of New York; loving step-daughters, Rita (Herod) Jackson and Sandra Towner; step-son, Larry (Joan) Simpson, all of Flint; 13 grandchildren including devoted granddaughters, Stephanie (Darryl) Howard of Flint, MI, Kenya Simpson of Columbus, SC and beloved grandsons, Jerron Mabry of Atlanta GA and Jeffery Mabry of Lithonia, GA; 33 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren. Mr. DeJesus was preceded in death by his son, Raymond DeJesus; granddaughter, Lesette DeJesus; mother, Idella DeJesus; brothers and sisters; and dear friend, Myrtice Simpson. The family would like to express special thanks to the Kith Haven Nursing Home Staff, McLaren Hospital and Hospice Team, Dr. Syed, the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Family, New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church and Victorious Word Church.

Mr. Celestino DeJesus

June 22, 1917 - March 13, 2013