Mr. Shamar Deontae Usher's Obituary
Durham - We the management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Shamar Deontae Usher 25,. Mr. Usher transitioned at the Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.
Shamar Deontae Usher was born October 1, 1996, in Wayne County, NC to Sandra (McNair) Artis and Walter Usher. He was the 6th of seven children. Shamar was educated in the Wayne County Public School System and was a participant in the 4-H program. During his high school years, he participated in journalism and sang in the choir. Shamar is a 2014 graduate of Southern Wayne High School. Growing up Shamar was a member of St James Church. Not that he had a choice, but Shamar would usher as well as sing in the youth choir. Shamar loved to travel and later moved to Durham, NC. While there Shamar touched the lives of many. He had various employment opportunities, but his favorite employer was Walmart, working at stores in both Mount Olive and Durham.
Shamar was a pleasure to be around and enjoyed singing and dancing. He was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews including the "furry ones". Whenever Shamar was around there was never a dull moment, he love making people laugh. Thanksgivings will never be the same as Shamar always requested mashed potatoes as it was his favorite food. He also had a love of scarves and would wear them any chance he got. Shamar left us way too soon, but he will NEVER be forgotten. We will cherish his memories in our hearts FOREVER!
He was preceded in death by grandmothers: Minister Ruth Usher and Adell McNair. One aunt Lora Ann Price, one great aunt and three great uncles.
Cherishing his memories are his mother Sandra Artis (CJ) and father Walter Usher.
Five sisters Martina McNair of Virginia Beach, VA, Candra McNair of LaGrange, NC, Walnicia McNair of Fayetteville, NC, Jennifer McNair of Mt Olive, NC and Anastashia McNair of Humble, TX. One half-sister Candace Bullock of Durham, NC. One brother Anthony Usher of Durham, NC, one half-brother William Bullock of Durham, NC and a host of other family members/relatives, and friends.
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