De"Andre Lamar McCullough

De'Andre Lamar McCullough, son of Denise Fran Boyd-Andrews and the late Gary Castro McCullough, unexpectedly received his eternal rest suddenly on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 De'Andre sometimes called “Andre”, “Onion”, or just “Dre” received his education in the Baltimore Public School System completing ninth grade. Knowing how important education was to his mother, De'Andre accomplished his G.E.D. And managed to take general courses at Baltimore City Community College. He enjoyed working with juvenile boys, showing them what to do and what not to do. He worked for Mountain Manor for a few years as a Peer Counselor then years later as a Mental Health associate at Bons Secours Hospital. De'Andre had smile that would light up a room with his presence. He enjoyed being with his family and friends and played jokes all the time. He had a funny sense of humor and could make you laugh even when you were mad at him. Mad wasn't something that you could easily do with De'Andre because he wouldn't let you. Anywhere De'Andre went you could easily do with De'Andre went you could make you laugh even when you were mad at him. Mad wasn't something that you could do with you could easily do with De'Andre because he wouldn't let you. Anywhere De'Andre went you could be sure to find a journal with him. He enjoyed writing poems especially about his own experiences with life. His life wasn't a happy one so he tired very hard to turn it into something positive by expressing it on paper. He one day hoped to have his poems published for all to see. De'Andre became a father at a very age and dedicated his life the best he could to his son De'Ante. He always tried to show De'Ante honesty and how to be real man one day. He adored him and felt bad when he couldn't do more. De'Andre was very family oriented and nothing stood in the way of his mother's Sunday Dinners and Holiday Feasts He was always the life of the party. De'Andre also looked up to his uncle Kwame. They were close in age and grew up side by side. in fact every other word that came from De'Andre mouth was Kwame. The one person that he tried to protect the most was his little brother De'Rodd. De'Andre and De'Rodd were very close and he made sure that nothing happened to him. De'Andre was also a “Momma”Boy”, there was not one day that went by that he didn't call on on his “Momma” for advice or to just get on her nerves. De'Andre had numerous friends and has touched many lives, young and old throughout his life. Even though life wasn't very happy for De'Andre you could still count on him for a good laugh. Ed Burns and David Simon depicted his story in a book called “The Corner” in which he also touched many Lives De'Andre would call on uncle David and he would be right there for him. De'Andre just had a way of getting what he wanted. He will be deeply missed. De'Andre was preceded in death by his father Gary Castro McCullough Grandparents Roberta McCullough; Charles and Mary Boyd three Aunts Penny, Bunchie, and Sherry Boyd; and an uncle Stevie Boyd. His big smile and loving memory will always remain n the hearts of those he Loves . He leaves behind , his memory Franc-Boyd-Andrews; Stepfather Donnie Andrews, his two sons De'Ante McCullough and Kason Taylor. One brother De' Rodd Hearns, one sister Ariel McCullough Tyreeka Freamon. A host of uncles, Aunts, cousin, Nieces, and friends.

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De"Andre Lamar McCullough

May 23, 1977 - August 1, 2012