Demetrius W. Matthews (Lansing)

Mr. Demetrius Wesley Matthews “Mechie” departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years old.  He was born to Marzell Flemings and Herman Pendleton on September 12, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois. Mechie was blessed to have Larry Johnson as a father figure. Larry raised him from a very young age until adulthood.

He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Bishop Henton who pastored Monument of Faith Evangelist Church. There is where he met his first love, Tracy Ross as well would become the mother of his child.

Mechie attended South Shore High School. He was very good at football. In fact, he played varsity his freshmen year. Mechie loved sports especially football. The Chicago Bears was his favorite team. Anyone who knew Mechie knew he was a juke master. Put on some house music and he would give you a show!

Mechie leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Marzell Flemings of Lansing, Michigan; his one and only son, Christopher Ross of Arizona; brothers, Eric Matthews of Chicago, Illinois and Michael (Rhonda) Matthews of Lansing, Michigan; grandmothers, Marveline Fisher and Lanora Dallas both of Chicago, Illinois; aunties, Catherine (George) Dalls of Chicago, Illinois, Tamera (Eddie) Stewart of Lansing, Michigan, Martha Dallas and Iva Dallas both of Chicago, Illinois; uncles Paul Gilbert of Chicago, Illinois and Lee Dallas, Jr. of Rockford, Illinois; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mechie is preceded in death by both of his fathers, Herman Pendleton and Larry Johnson.