Dehon George Facey

Dehon George Facey, of St. Catherine (West Indies, Jamaica), passed away on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at the age of 58. Dehon was born to parents Myrtle Adina Cespedes and Kester Vivian Facey on November 20, 1961 in Spanish Town. He grew up in the community of Rivoli and attended the nearby community high school, St. Jago, and later received a scholarship to attend St. Elizabeth High School (STETHS). Dehon was a popular young “balla’’ during his high school years, where he participated in both the Manning and DaCosta Cup schoolboy football leagues. He was a favorite to many spectators, but more so to recruiters who would avidly follow the games he played for a chance to scout the young talent. He eventually transitioned to the senior leagues post his high school career. His passion and skill for his first love, football, was as he expressed, “his golden ticket to the life he lived.” This, he said, was what opened every opportunity he got. Dehon, immigrated to the united states in 1996 where he met Yvonne Chance. Yvonne became Dehon’s wife and the two remained loyal friends. In 2014, Dehon married the love of his life and best friend, Joyce Florence Fraser. Joyce describes Dehon, as a fun-loving man. She remembers Dehon for giving advice to others, always cleaning or tidying up, and saying “have a good one!” as his favorite way to say see you later. Although a most cherished memory of Dehon by his wife and children was when he was preparing food, football remained his passion and captured his heart up until the very end. Dehon is survived by wife: Joyce Florence Fraser; daughters: Comala Vassell and Follan Facey; his son: Mario Facey; three grandchildren: Tafari, Madison, and Patrick; his sisters: Yvonne Cunningham, Petrena Facey, Melody Facey (deceased), and Debbie Facey; his brothers: Enrol Cunningham, Deon (Chubby) Facey, Danny Facey and Cheeko; High school best friend & football partner: Anthony ‘Baddas’ Corbett; Most cherished friend, mentor, and business partner: Lloyd ‘Speedy’ Haynes; good friends: Charmaine Warmington, Lacelles Buchanan and Leroy Francis; Members of the Atlanta Football Teams Kozy Kove and Reno United: Wesley Graham, Chris, and all other members; And a host of loving family and friends. Cremation will follow the viewing. Friends and family are invited to attend an official memorial ceremony in honor of Dehon in Jamaica, which will be announced at a later date. The family of Dehon George Facey is grateful for your condolences, and thankful for your continued support. “No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.” We will always remember you Dehon. You are gone but never forgotten. Due to the safety and concern regarding COVID-19 pandemic we kindly ask that you express your condolences here on our website Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory SOUTH DEKALB CHAPEL 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 241-5656.

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Dehon George Facey

November 20, 1961 - April 8, 2020