Memories of Marcus
A collection of shared moments, laughter, and the lasting impact Marcus had on everyone he met. These stories represent the legacy of a man who lived with purpose and kindness.
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Please take some time and look back at some of the special moments, and people, that shaped Marcus into the man he grew to be. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and Marcus reflected all of the love he was shown. He taught so many that it is not how long you live, but the quality of life you enjoy.
Memories: Riding our bikes together; going trick-or-treating at Halloween; shooting baskets in the driveway; going to church on Sundays; skiing the slopes at Big Bear; fishing; touring Washington, D.C.; flying kites together at the park; going to the drive-in movies; making the den bed; decorating the house for Christmas; and his favorite event...the fireworks on 4th of July.
Marcus was the spark-plug of our family. His excitement and enthusiasm for whatever he did was contagious. He always lived life to the fullest, and that continued as he got older and began playing football. UCLA was a great experience for Marcus that he thoroughly enjoyed. I can remember him calling me so excited to get his first start at cornerback. That excitement continued to swell when Steve Harvey came to campus and interviewed Marcus live on the radio, we almost jumped through the roof.
He had a way of making us all appreciate our lives a little more; often vicariously through the things he accomplished. As a son, he had much love and respect for his mother. As a brother, he always made time for Jason, and set a good example for him to follow. And as my oldest son, I could always depend on him to be an extension of me within our family, and have my back.
We will always miss him, and we will never forget him. Thank God for the 23 years he allowed Marcus to be a part in our lives.
Timeline of Life
1983
5 Minutes old — Yea that's right...5 minutes, I was there
1 month old — Mr. Clyde and a young Freddie Boo trying to make our "new baby Marcus UGLY face" ..
2 months old — Marcus and grandmama Lizzie
3 months — Mr. Marcus enjoying one of his first bath in the kitchen sink !!
6 months — Mr. Marcus in the backyard of the old house with dad
7 months old — This little boy that had so much SPIRIT at such an early age !!
October 1983 — Mr. Marcus (9 months), Dad, and Mr. Freddie hanging out in the back yard at the old house.
1984
1 Year Old — Mr. Marcus in Houston at grand mama's house, with his big cousin Mr. Raymond.
1 year old — Young Marcus trying to stowaway on me and mama's vacation
1 year old — Mr. Marcus with his Aunt Barbara
1985
2 Years Old — Mr. Marcus at 2, riding his red truck in his red suit
1986
3 Years Old — Mr. Marcus sitting by the fire place at X-mas time with little brother
3 Years Old — Marcus and his best friend, at that time anyway, Jason !!!!!
1987
4 Years Old — The three amigos, Jason, Freddie, and Marcus
4 Years Old — The Casselboys first week in business !!
4 Years Old — Marcus and little brother with Auntie Karen in Angeton Texas at her house
4 Years Old — Guess who??? Marcus and Freddie. The PIGFACES, ready to go out and get some Halloween candy !!
1988
5 Years Old — Mr. Marcus, Jason, and Dad, hanging out with Grandpapa LT
5 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Jason, with grandpapa Asberry's house in Welder Texas. Training to be cowboys...
1989
6 Years Old — Mr. Marcus giving little brother Jason a piggy back ride. He aint heavy........He's my brother.....
6 Years Old — Mr. Marcus in his ninja outfit.....no he's not a black belt....its his Halloween suit !!
6 Years Old — Mr. Marcus hanging out in the backyard with his dog Corky
6 Years Old — Marcus, Marco, and Mr. Ross in their Boy Scout uniforms......
1990
7 Years Old — Mr. Marcus with his first BASEBALL trophy
7 Years Old — Mr. Marcus at Disneyland with Jason and his cousins, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Angela, and the Tre-Boy.
7 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and little brother after church with mama
7 Years Old — Marcus clowning like he did so often with his cousin Alicia
7 Years Old — Marcus always had a way of making people laugh..even if they didn't have teeth !!
1991
8 Years Old — Mr. Marcus with Jason and Mama in DC at the Washington Monument.
8 Years Old — Mr. Marcus with mom in his brand new Boy Scout Cub uniform
8 Years Old — Mr. Marcus being the clown that he often was...the life of our family party.
8 Years Old — Marcus with his biggest fan (and twin, at least for this picture) Jason.
8 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Charles in their school-made Chicago Bulls t-shirts
1992
9 Years Old — Marcus, Jason, and Dad, on our way to Church..My little red tie mini-me's
1993
10 Years Old — Mr. Marcus doing his Michael Jordan imitation after we just finished putting up the new basketball hoop in the driveway
1994
11 Years Old — MY proudest moment...when Marcus got this tiny trophy from the principal for HONESTY !!
1995-1996
12 Years Old — Marcus and Freddie hanging out .......always best buddies....
12 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Dad exchanging gifts early one X-mas morning
12 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and dad in Washington DC at the Vietnam Memorial Wall
12 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his best buddy Mr. Marco from Long Beach Grace Brethren
13 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and dad doing what we used to love to do.....fish. Notice the focus and concentration !!
13 Years Old — The Casselboys after one of our kids against dad wrestling sessions
13 Years Old — Young Mr. Marcus and the Family hanging out on vacation in Mexico !!
1997-1998
14 Years Old — The Family in support of Mr. Marcus on graduation day from Calvary Chapel Christian Middle School. Sharp in his white suit !!
14 Years Old — Mr. Marcus hanging out with his Grace Brethren buddy Micah .....notice the crazy hair..........w-e-s-t-s-i-d-e......!!!
15 Years Old — Mr. Marcus working his first job. Making hotdogs and selling lottery tickets for Short Stop Pharmacy.......notice how excited he looks !!!
15 Years Old — Marcus hanging out in Houston with his cousins Robin, Keneisha, and Trey...
1999-2000
16 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Jason decorating the X-MAS tree .
16 Years Old — Mr. Marcus all dressed up for Winter Formal
16 Years Old — Mr. Marcus' first high school car (1965 mustang)
16 Years Old — Marcus, Jason, and Dad hanging out on a family vacation at Florida's Disneyworld
16 Years Old — Mr. Marcus hanging out with his cousins
16 Years Old — Marcus, Freddie, and Jason (the 3 amigos), on the houseboat at Lake Mead....
December 2000 — Mr. Marcus (17 Years Old) with Jason and Mama, getting ready for our big Y2K NEW YEARS EVE PARTY.
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and my Y2K party host team
2001
June 2001 — Mr. Marcus (18 Years Old) all dressed up with his white hat, gloves, and cane, getting ready for one of the four proms he attended his senior year!!!!!!! He was so "SHARP", you know I had to clown him!!!!
17 years — Mr. Marcus on the houseboat at Lake Mead, after catching his dinner !
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus senior high school football picture
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his coach at St John Bosco football banquet
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus, sharp, waiting for his prom limo with his Aunt Trina...
17 Years Old — The Family celebrating Marcus going to UCLA
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his #1 Bosco Buddy...Brandon Lynn
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and the COMPLETE St. John Bosco "POSSE", at the prom.
17 Years Old — Marcus and his St. Johns Bosco HS football team mates
17 Years Old — Marcus and his coaches and team mate signing their college intent letters
18 Years Old — The family and Grandmama Lizzie, hanging out with Mr. Marcus at his High School graduation.
18 Years Old — freshman year, Marcus' first public practice at UCLA
18 Years Old — Marcus and his life long family friends
2002-2003
19 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his little cousin Ms. Denise
20 Years Old — One of Marcus' proudest moments, hanging out at his brothers high school graduation...
20 Years Old — Marcus and Jason hanging out in Houston with cousins Ms. Robin & Ms. Denise
20 Years Old — Marcus and Jason, hanging out in Houston with cousins Trey and Chris
2004-2005
February 2004 — Mr. Marcus (21 Years Old) and DAD at Xavier University in J-Boys' dorm room. Jason had no idea Marcus was coming and the three of us hung out in New Orleans the last weekend of Mardi Gras, 6 months before Hurricane Katrina hit.
21 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Jason, hanging out with Ms. Alisha on her prom night.
21 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Jason, hanging out in Houston with his aunt Ruby and cousin Denise
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus with Jason, Freddie, and Phillip, at thanksgiving..
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus received his BA in Psychology from UCLA.....
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Ms. Jo celebrating with best buddy Mr. Chucky D !!!
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his UCLA posse....including Mr. Maurice Drew with his cool braids !!
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus hanging out after a game with his most loyal fans (and cousins), Mr. Preston and son Terrance.
22 Years Old — Our family signature photo because this was such a special night !! At Stanford, the greatest comeback victory UCLA had during Marcus' career.
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus showing old Dad some love at my 50th surprise birthday party.
2006
October 2006 — Mr. Marcus (23 Years Old) at Tokyo Wako celebrating Jason's 22nd birthday.
23 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his best buddy from UCLA Mr. Tab Perry, at Marcus' going to the Carolina Panthers Party!!!
23 Years Old — Mr. Marcus' "GOING TO THE CAROLINA PANTHERS PARTY", at which he got good advice and encouragement from Mr. Carl Winston, and had some to give to Carl Jr. .........
23 Years Old — Mr. Clyde and Ms. Jo hanging out at the UCLA awards banquet with Marcus, where he won this huge trophy for "MOST IMPROVED PLAYER".
23 Years Old — Mom and Dad (also Aunt Barbara and Uncle James) hanging out in Carolina for Marcus' first game with the Panthers...
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