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.
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
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
4 Years Old — The PIGFACES, Marcus and Freddie ready for 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
6 Years Old — Mr. Marcus in his ninja outfit... 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 — Marcus at Disneyland with Jason and his cousins
7 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and little brother after church with mama
7 Years Old — Marcus clowning with his cousin Alicia
7 Years Old — Marcus always had a way of making people laugh
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
8 Years Old — Marcus with his biggest fan (and twin) 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 with new basketball hoop
1994
11 Years Old — MY proudest moment... when Marcus got this tiny trophy 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
13 Years Old — The Casselboys after one of our kids-against-dad wrestling sessions
13 Years Old — Young Mr. Marcus and the Family on vacation in Mexico!
1997-1998
14 Years Old — The Family supporting Mr. Marcus on graduation day from Calvary Chapel Christian Middle School
14 Years Old — Mr. Marcus hanging out with Grace Brethren buddy Micah
15 Years Old — Mr. Marcus working his first job at Short Stop Pharmacy
15 Years Old — Marcus hanging out in Houston with 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's first high school car (1965 Mustang)
16 Years Old — Marcus, Jason, and Dad at Florida's Disneyworld
16 Years Old — Marcus, Freddie, and Jason on the houseboat at Lake Mead
December 2000 — Marcus (16) with Jason and Mama, getting ready for Y2K party
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and my Y2K party host team
2001
June 2001 — Mr. Marcus (17) all dressed up for one of four proms!
17 Years Old — Mr. Marcus on the houseboat at Lake Mead, 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 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 St. Johns Bosco HS football team mates
17 Years Old — Marcus and coaches signing their college intent letters
18 Years Old — Family and Grandmama Lizzie at his High School graduation
18 Years Old — Freshman year, Marcus's first public practice at UCLA
18 Years Old — Marcus and his lifelong family friends
2002-2003
19 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and his little cousin Ms. Denise
20 Years Old — One of Marcus' proudest moments, at his brother's graduation
20 Years Old — Marcus and Jason in Houston with cousins Ms. Robin & Ms. Denise
20 Years Old — Marcus and Jason in Houston with cousins Trey and Chris
2004-2005
February 2004 — Mr. Marcus (21) and DAD at Xavier University
21 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and Jason with Ms. Alisha on her prom night
21 Years Old — Marcus and Jason in Houston with 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
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus with most loyal fans, cousins Mr. Preston and son Terrance
22 Years Old — Our family signature photo at Stanford, the greatest comeback victory
22 Years Old — Mr. Marcus showing Dad some love at my 50th surprise birthday party
2006
October 2006 — Mr. Marcus (23) at Tokyo Wako celebrating Jason's 21st birthday
23 Years Old — Mr. Marcus and best buddy Tab Perry at his Panthers Party!
23 Years Old — "Going to the Carolina Panthers Party" with Carl Winston
23 Years Old — Mom and Dad at the UCLA awards banquet — MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
23 Years Old — Mom and Dad in Carolina for Marcus' first game with the Panthers
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