Obituary of Dha'Rius Dremun Hallman

Obituary of Dha'Rius Hallman Lifetime Events and Key Players According to John 13:35, "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." Dha'Rius was a living testimony of discipleship's necessary love and affection. He was reared in a family that continues to uphold God's Word as its foundation for daily living. Following in the footsteps of his mother and her nine surviving siblings, he developed a relationship with God while under the leadership of Bishop Guy B. Futch, Sr. Born into the ministry of God's Prayer House Church, he accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. When asked just days before his transition if he still had Jesus in his heart, he uttered, "Yes." It is his devout relationship with God that allowed him to overcome multiple challenges throughout his life. Not to mention, he was a witness of the saving grace and love of Christ. He longed to share the message of grace and love of Christ throughout his life. Undoubtedly, he has left a legacy to be embraced and never erased by those he cherished. Never one to disrespect adults, he was a welcome addition to all educational institutions, family gatherings, and all environments that mandated orderly conduct. Always the perfect gentleman, he maintained his level head and calm demeanor throughout his life. He has a Lifetime Resume that validates his unique charm, intelligence, and leadership skills. Education: • W. W. Bushman Elementary • Sarah Zumwalt Middle School • A. Maceo Smith High School Skills: • Chess player, winning numerous awards and championships in high school • Voice of an angel, singing in high school choir and talent shows, singing in church choir • Very technical, ability to repair technology without a manuscript, or training • Loved and understood all sports • Avid video and board game player, beating the best of the best Character Traits: • Loved his Mother and best friend, his sister K'Dejai "Precious" Hallman. • Love his family • Lovable, witty, infectious laugh • Honest, genuine, charitable • Always making positives out of negatives • Always the peace maker when others encountered conflicts • Heart of a champion, a warrior • Took the role of "Man of the house" to heart, being a protector of his mother and sister • Never letting an opportunity pass without saying "I love you" to family and friend. Dha'Rius was preceded in transitioning by his maternal grandparents, Mr. Clarence and Mother Mary Lee "Mudea" McDuffie-Jones; his infant aunt, Felecia Ann McDuffie; adoptive grandfather, Mr. Ezeah Johnson; paternal grandfather, Mr. Garthon Hallman; and godfather, Mr. Evelton Foster. Those whose hearts shall forever be engraved with reflections of his lifetime are his loving, devoted mother, Loretta Hallman; his beloved sister and best friend, K'Dejai DeJhorney "Precious" Hallman; Aunts, Mary (William) Patterson; Nancy (Timothy) Champion; Brenda Kaniki; Vickie Dean; and LaVictoria (Kola) Ayodele-Oja; Uncles, Arthur (Patsy) McDuffie; Fred (Betsy) McDuffie; Lester (Mae) McDuffie; and Ezeah McDuffie. For more than 12 years, Kortney Westernberg was a great Big Sister and extension of Dha'Rius' maternal family. His family tree is further extended by his paternal relatives. Dha'Rius leaves behind his father, Clarence Hallman; his grandmother, Nora Winston; Darla; Chrystal; Tameka; Clarissa and Kiera; Troy; Chris; Kory; Brady; Hayward; Greg; Vickie; Sherry; Michaux; Jackie; Lee; Herman; Dean; Larry; and James. Dha'Rius was deeply affected and impacted in ways immeasurable through familial connections of those listed and other connections throughout his life.