DEANDRE M. FUNCHESS-MCCLAM

DeAndre Markell Funchess-McClam was born on May 26, 2000, in Sumter, to Samatha Funchess and Darrell McClam. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his residence.

Reared by his mother and late grandmother Linda Ann W. Funchess, he received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County.

Loving memories will be cherished by his parents, Samantha (Gene) Funchess and Darrell (Liekita) McClam; two daughters, Ziarah and Zyniah Funchess (mother, Shydiasha Bell); three brothers, Daquan (Meria) Funchess-Johnson, Darius Funchess McClam and Kavon Cobia; grandparents, Samuel (Mary) Funchess and Louis (Emma) Dargan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Sumter Funeral Service.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Walker Cemetery with Minister Sheldon Holland delivering words of comfort.

Online memorials may be sent to Sumterfuneralservice2@gmail.com.

Sumter Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.