Baby Elijah Lamont Frierson

Baby Elijah L. Frierson received his angel wings on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of two months. He was born on December 22, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to Octavius Frierson and Kelise Clemmons. God gave him to us for a little while, and then came to take him home.

Baby Elijah was a happy baby who loved being with his mommy and daddy. He also loved to eat, and being the center of everyone's attention. Baby Elijah was our pride and joy. He will be truly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Octavius Frierson and Kelise Clemmons; three brothers, Octavius Frierson, Jr., Eli Frierson and Chamberlain Moore Payton; grandmothers, Yolanda Frierson and Lenora Clemmons; great-great-grandfather, Percy Gilyard; eight aunts, Quetta Clemmons, Angela Clemmons, Alexis Frierson, Brieanna Banks, Toya Frierson, Meshonda Pruitt, Jean Clemmons and Jennifer Clemmons; great-aunts, Tanita Jackson and Carla Williams; nine uncles, Jermaine Clemmons, Demetrius Frierson, L.C. Clemmons, Marcus Clemmons, John Harris, Gregory Clemmons, Dequarion Harris, Ronnie Clemmons and Adam Clemmons; great-uncles, William (Anita) Frierson, Jr. and Kirk Gilyard; many cousins and other relatives.

Baby Elijah was preceded in death by one sister, DeSharianna Clemmons; grandmother, Jacqueline Clemmons; great-grandmother, Luttie Gilyard; great-great-grandmother, Minnie Nichols; grandfathers, L.C. Polk and Jeff Scarbrough; uncle, Patrick Clemmons.

The family expresses special thanks to everyone for your prayers, calls, visits and all acts of kindness during this most difficult time.