MR. DELONSEON TYRE CANADA's Obituary
DeLonseon Tyre Canada was born June 9th, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John Edward Canada and Barbara Jean Canada. At a younger age, he attended Elim Baptist Church and Baber Memorial Church with his Uncle and Aunt, Pastor James and Mildred Swain.
DeLonseon was affectionately known by family and friends as Lon and Dee. Lon was a quiet child. He attended McKinney Elementary, a Detroit Public School, and later St. Gerard's Catholic Middle School, where he excelled in basketball, winning multiple trophies.
After graduating from Henry Ford High School, Lon joined the United States Army. He served in the Desert Storm War, and throughout his military service, Germany held a special place in his heart. After serving his country, he was honorably discharged.
He was employed at Wolf Air Products Industrial in Romulus, Michigan, where he worked for 12 years. He became a proud father of two: a son named Deonte and a daughter named Diamond. Lon was a great help to his mother, Barbara Jean Wiley, and moved home to care for her while she dealt with some health issues. He later worked at Dells Products Inc. and was a certified high-low driver until his health began to fail him.
DeLonseon passed away on June 3, 2025. He leaves to cherish in his loving memory his mother, Barbara Jean Wiley; his son, Deonte; daughter, Diamond; four grandchildren, Canelo, Rosalia, Ramirra, and Elias; brothers, Terrence and Michael Canada; sisters, Donnie and Rani Canada; nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins and friends.
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