Jerimea DeFranz Washington was born July 27, 1961, to the late Ina Mae Washington and Jefferson Davis Lillie. Jerimea grew up in Third Ward in Houston, where he attended Houston Public Schools. Jerimea continued to live his life the fullest and enjoyed sports.

Jerimea Washington, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, suddenly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ina Mae Washington and Jefferson Davis Lillie; as well as, Jase Washington (brother), Karen Washington (sister) & Larry Carter (uncle).

Jerimea’s beautiful life will always be cherished by (siblings) Ronald Williams (Creetta), Jeffery Washington (LaShandra), Reginald Lehman, Liz Washington, and Tara Washington; (aunts) Gladys and Linda Carter; (uncle) Donald Ray Carter; (nieces) Jessica, Ronetta, Theresa (Gregory), Crystal, Shanaeva, Ronika, Shantia; (nephews) Cedric, Avery (Tameisha), Cory, DD, Ernest, Hazen and an abundance of other relatives and friends.