A Time to be Born

Payton DeAndre' Holmes was born November 12, 1989, to Patricia Ann Holmes and Jimmy Oluwafemi KuKu, in Beaumont, Texas. He was the only child.

A Time to Reflect

Payton accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He attended the Faith Temple Church of Jasper. As a child, Payton was always full of energy. He had a great sense of humor, a heart of gold, and always made others laugh. He enjoyed carpentry, cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting. He loved working with his hands and being outdoors.

Payton graduated from Newton High School in 2008. He attended Texas State Technical College and Tyler Junior College before moving back home to settle into country living. he also worked in the offshore oil and rig field for several years after leaving college. He met and married Lizeth Mijares. To this union two sons were born, Emerson Payton and Isaiah DeAndre'. He was a dedicated father first and foremost. He treasured his children and embraced every moment with them. He loved spending time with family. He later married Stephany Powers. To this union, Cairo Nasir was born.

A Time to Go Home

Payton left this life to return to the open arms of his Creator on Friday, May 1, 2020, to join his grandparents, Emerson "Buddy" and Roxie Holmes. He was also preceded in death by his uncles, Ernie "Fat" Holmes and John "DeeDee" Holmes.

Left to Treasure Many Memories Payton is gone but not forgotten. Those left to cherish his memories are: his wife, Stephany Powers; his sons, Emerson Payton, Isiah DeAndre', and Cairo Nasir; his mother, Patricia Ann Holmes Diggles (Robert); his father, Jimmy Oluwafemi KuKu who works in the medical field with a PHD in Science.; his brother, R.J. KuKu; his uncles, Robert Holmes (Irene), Douglas Edwards (Charlotte), and Benjamin Holmes (Lillian); his aunts, Margaret Tukes (James) and Margie Holmes; along with a host of cousins and friends