"Quez21" Marquez Anthony Demarcus Booker

Quez, you were and are my first best friend. Growing up with you was fun and enjoyable. We rode together through anything. We didn't play about each other, not in life and definitely not in death. You were the best little brother anyone could of asked for. We were robbed of the chance to see the uncle/man you could have been. We were robbed of YOU! My heart is forever broken. I'm grateful for the years and memories we got with you. You live in us! You may not be here in body, but you always be here in spirit. With us, it's always been us. My love for you is infinite. I could go on, but it would be more than a little letter. I love you Quezzy forever. Until we meet again, love you always your Sister.

Marquez, Quez, Tomato Head, Queese my BF, my last baby, my Dawg, my heart, my talking crazy partner. It hurts me so bad when they snatched you from us. Now I'm stuck with nothing but videos and pictures to keep you alive, hearing you say "Momma I Love You & I'll l be back" & I never got the chance. My heart aches & will forever hurt, because you are not here. We were & still are the "Incredible 5".... Jack Jack just got his wings. I will forever cherish the 21 years God blessed us with. Siah, Lay & Nolan will know about how wonderful you were. Kiss & hug your big brother for me. I'LL FOREVER LOVE YOU...This isn't GOODBYE because I'll never let you go. I will forever keep your name ALIVE! I WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU MY QUEZ #foreverQuez21. LLD LLQ #myforeverboys.

My son was my greatest teacher. He was a wonderful son! He was so full of love, so full of hope, so powerful in his love, that he just one glance my way would fill my heart with a million lifetimes of love. We miss you so much, You, me, your mom, your brother, and your sister did everything together; we were all best friends. So many beautiful memories. Thank you so much for everything J. I will always cherish you. Forever grateful blessed and honored to be your dad. You were with me and your Mom through everything, "we were one". When you left, we left. Lord, I know that our son is home safe with You. I know that he is in Your arms. I love always J. The Incredible 5 forever.

Marquez “Quez21” Anthony DeMarcus Booker was born on September 4, 2003 in South Suburban, Illinois to Deirdre Shavaughn (Washington) Booker and Mark Anthony Booker. He was the youngest of five children. Quez attended Marshall Ranch Elementary & Junior High School. Then graduated, with straight A’s from Cactus High School. His parents were very involved in his education and they attended every event, every parent/teacher conference, and every moment he needed them. They did this for every one of their children.

Quez starting at the age of 16 at a FedEx Warehouse. He continued there until he landed a position with Smith Pipe and Steel. His goal and focus was to save up and go to Barber School, as this was his passion.

Quez loved all kinds of music. He always seemed to be happy and have a positive attitude and a smile on his face. He was kind, giving and empathetic to people around him.

The number one thing in Quez’s life was his family. He did everything with ALL of them. They were tight knit and loved each other so much that doing outside activities wasn’t a priority. He and his family looked forward to home activities, meals together and holidays.

Quez was loved by all who knew him and will be missed.

Quez leaves behind his mother and father Deirdre and Mark; his sisters Makayla & Makya; his brother Mekhi; grandparents Debra (Marvin), Kathy (Oscar), William and Mark; great grandmother Mary who they call “Grannie Smith”; nieces Layla; nephews Messiah & Nolan; and many cousins and lots of friends.

Quez was greeted in heaven by his brother LeAndre and a set of his grandparents.