Je'Ray Dil'Richard Chatham

JeRay Dil`Richard Chatham, also known as “Pookie”, was born in Houston, Texas on July 22, 1985 to Ray Chatham and Belinda Chatham. At the age of 8, Je-Ray gave his life to Christ and was baptized at Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. C.B. Young, where he song in the choir, participated in the drill team and young adult Bible study. JeRay graduated from Westfield High School in 2004; a two-time all-district selection, all American Blue Chip Recipient, named all-Greater Houston and garnered the top lineman award at Westfield High School; ranked number 21 offensive line player in the nation.  He received offers from the following universities:  Oklahoma State University, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Colorado University, Iowa State University, Missouri University, Miami University, Texas A&M University, Nebraska University, University of Houston, Louisiana State University and others. JeRay committed to Oklahoma State University, January 11, 2004; he majored in Education and was an Honorable mention Defense Big 12.  JeRay united with Fallbrook Church September 12, 2010 and remained under the leadership of Pastor Pender until his death.   JeRay was a “gentle giant” with a huge heart; an amazing kind-hearted man.  He was a young man who had a big heart to go with his beautiful smile.  Always playful with children, giving them big hugs.  Always respectful, always “yes -sir”, no-sir, “yes-mam”, “no-mam”.  One of the greatest big men the world will ever know. JeRay’s smile touched everyone around the world, he brought joy to his family.  He will be missed deeply.  His last words to mom were, “Mom are you okay”, “Mom I’m going to miss you”.  JeRay you have left your earthly father who is so proud to call you son, you are now with your heavenly father.   JeRay is preceded in death by his brother, Maurice Chatham and grandfather, Minister Dillard Chatham Sr.         JeRay leaves to celebrate his life:  Mother:  Belinda G. Green, (Keith),  Father:  Ray Chatham Sr. (Claudiane), Two brothers:  Ray Kennedy Chatham Jr. (LaToya), William Rashad Chatham.  Five sisters: Sheneice Segobin (McNeil), Shamel Randall , Natalya Chatham, Aliyah Phillips, Alexis Phillips.  Grandmothers: Dorothy Perry, Lucille Chatham.  Great Aunt:  Bethina Becks.  Aunts:                   Dementris Hudson, Lee Mitchell, Shiela Golden (Edward), Wendy Hudson,               Lena Jones (Gerald), Brenda Davis (Kenneth), Francis Johnson (Kevin), Aunt/Godmother; Janice Chatham Irving.  Uncles:  Ivory Dewayne Hudson, Jeffery Cal Hudson, Dillard Chatham Jr. and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.