IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Master Kentley

Master Kentley Dekari Goodman Profile Photo

Dekari Goodman

April 22, 2022 – January 29, 2024

Obituary

A Cocomelon Adventure for Master Kentley DeKari Goodman

Once upon a time in a magical land, a baby boy named Kentley Dekari Goodman was the recipient of a once in a lifetime homegoing celebration.  Kentley affectionately known as "Fat Man", loved and adored everything Cocomelon.  He was King in his magical Cocomelon family.

To make his homegoing celebration extra special, the King commanded his mother, Shaquillia, the main character in his Cocomelon family, along with his siblings, Kamari, Ki'Arri and Zymeriah, to celebrate his exciting adventure.  They were to invite other loved ones like his grandmother, Betty Goodman; grandfathers, Marvin Norfleet and Samuel Butler; great grandmother, Nancy Miller, aunts, Latisha Goodman, Fadriene Jews, Tammie Zaldana and Kara Cain; uncles, Marvin Goodman, DaQuone Zeigler and some cousins, especially Quinton Goodman, Angel McCall and Aaliyah Goodman; godmother, Ashley Lacey; godfather Redarrius Lacey and his many uncles, aunts and other cousins to join them.

Long before the adventure, his Cocomelon family had to overcome challenges encountered which required laughter, teamwork and a lot of prayer.  The first challenge was the birth, after only 25 weeks of growth.  This was Fat Man's first step toward showing his strength, his ability to cope and his willingness to combat obstacles.  Every day, he wore a big, amazing smile that was priceless.  He was ever so sweet, gentle and meek and he was a fighter.

However, in spite of the many other challenges, Fat Man was always in a place of happiness.  He was loved by his mother, father, sister, brothers, grandmothers, grandfathers, great grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins.  More than not, he could recognize each of them by their voices and sometimes footsteps.  His life was simply magical.  It was filled with joy as he observed other little people giggling, screaming, running, playing, singing and talking all around him.  Mostly, he enjoyed the Cocomelon videos that captured and held his attention day-in and day out.

On January 29, 2024, as Kentley Dekari day came to an end, his Predeceased Cocomelon Family including his great grandmother, Bettie Goodman; great-great grandmother, Catherine Goodman and great grandfather, Everis Mathis gathered around and gave him a treasure map for another beautiful adventure; it was to 'take him to the King'.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

February
2

Smith & Gaston Funeral Services

102 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

12:00 - 6:00 pm

Celebration of Life Services

February
3

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church ACIPCO

1620 24th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35244

Starts at 1:00 pm

Interment

February
3

Starts at 3:00 pm

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