DAMONTRIS D. THAMES

Damontris D. Thames, affectionately known as "DaDa," was born on July 13, 2009, in Sumter, to Candice P. Cocklin and Damon A. Thames. "DaDa" was a third grader at Millwood Elementary School. He loved playing with his brothers and sisters along with the neighborhood kids. "DaDa" enjoyed his family and friends and truly was a joy to be around, as he embraced people with his outstanding personality.

"DaDa" departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

"DaDa" leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Candice P. Cocklin; his father, Damon A. Thames; three brothers, Ja'Shawn Cocklin, Damon Thames Jr. and Ziyon Barris; two sisters, Dammoriana Thames and Nakyia Thames; maternal grandparents, Isaac and Patricia Cocklin; paternal grandparents, Marie Thames and Mikel (Adell) Anthony; and a host of extended family members and friends who mourn his loss.

He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Patricia Charlotte.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.

Little Master Thames will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 850 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with Pastor Marion H. Newton officiating. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the home, 114 Henrietta St., Sumter.

Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.