In Loving Memory of Dequavious LeCharles Brooks Gone Too Soon, Forever Loved
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Dequavious LeCharles Brooks, a 17-year-old from Nacogdoches, whose life was tragically taken in a senseless shooting on the morning of Friday, October 24. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Hackberry Street, leaving a family shattered, friends grieving, and a community searching for answers to a loss that should never have happened.
Dequavious was more than just a name in a headline. He was a son, a brother, a friend, and a young man with dreams still unfolding. At only 17 years old, he was at the very beginning of his journey—building relationships, shaping ambitions, and imagining the life he hoped to create. Known for his warmth, humor, and kindness, he carried a light that touched the lives of everyone he met. His smile could shift the mood of a room, and his presence brought comfort and familiarity to those who loved him.
To his family, Dequavious was a source of joy. He was the laughter during quiet evenings, the voice calling out from the next room, the young man they watched grow with pride and hope. His future was something they held close to their hearts—his goals, his potential, his dreams. Losing him in such a sudden and violent way has left a wound that words cannot fully describe.
Friends and classmates remember him as someone who brought energy to their days, someone who understood what it meant to care, someone who didn’t hesitate to show up for others. Whether offering encouragement, sharing a joke, or just spending time being present, Dequavious made people feel seen and valued. His friendship was real, genuine, and heartfelt.
The community of Nacogdoches now grieves together, united by shock and sorrow. The violence that took his life has left many asking why—why a young man with so much ahead of him, why so abruptly, and why at all. While investigators continue their work to seek justice, those who knew and loved him are left holding onto memories, love, and the hope that answers will come.
In this moment of mourning, we remember who Dequavious was—not the way his life ended, but the way he lived. His tenderness, his loyalty, his laughter, his courage, his potential. The way he made people feel. The imprint he leaves behind on every heart that knew him.
The family is asking for prayers, support, and privacy as they navigate indescribable grief. Plans for services and memorial gatherings will be shared when the family is ready.
Rest peacefully, Dequavious.
Your life mattered.
Your story mattered.
You are deeply loved, and you will be deeply missed.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
Forever 17. Forever in our hearts.
