Dometrius Van Lamar Brackins Sr.

Dometrius Brackins was born on September 11, 1982 at Lafayette University Medical Center to Cindy Gina Marie Brackins in Crowley, Louisiana.

Dometrius received his formal education from The General Education Development of American Council and Education in Keithville, Louisiana. He was engaged to be married to Catherine Foster and together they lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He worked for Automation Personnel Services, Inc. and was a forklift driver. In his leisure, he enjoyed reading books, learning new ways to be a independent business man and music. his favorite color are red, black, smoke gray and purple, he enjoyed spending time with family and traveling.

He leaves to cherish his memory; fiancée’, Catherine Foster; five children, Dometrius Brackins, Jr., Lovely Brackins, Baylee Brackins, Caleb Foster and John Hooks, III.; one brother, Coby Brackins of N. Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Daisy Arceneaux of Lafayette, LA; Godson, Reginald Gordon; favorite cousin, Kimberly Henry; brothers from another mother who accepted him and embraced him from day one, Quincy Solomon, Michael Solomon and Brad Solomon; friends, Jeremy Dugas, Milton “Milly” and Joe; two aunts, Verna Bristo Brackins and Sara Ann Landry; one uncle, Donnie Brackins; brothers -in-law, Thomas, Christopher, Johnathan and Tahj Foster; sisters-in-law, Ariel and Kendra Foster, and Lisa Brown and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cindy Gina Marie Brackins and Leroy Martin, Jr.; his bonus father, Michael Shelby; grandparents, Verneda Herbert Brackins and Johnson Brackins, Jr.; brother from another mother, Kendall Solomon and other family members.