Marquise D. Addison

MARQUISE DWAYNE ADDISON, affectionately known as"Quise", was born on April 18, 1991 to Hope Henson and the late Maurice Addison, Sr. in Baltimore, MD. He was the youngest of three children. Marquise received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Harbor City High School.

At an early age, Marquise enjoyed spending time with his family. He was known as a "Momma's Boy". He loved riding dirt bikes and playing sports like basketball and football. He also enjoyed shopping and was a very fashionable person. Coordinating his clothes with his shoes and hats was a must. You could often catch him saying, "I'm Hope's son. I have to look good!" Another one of his interests was watching wrestling on T.V. He mastered any skill that was introduced to him. Giving up was not an option for Marquise.

Marquise was known for his quiet and humbled spirit. He also had an outgoing personality and everyone who met him enjoyed being around him. The most memorable moment in his life was in 2012 when he first laid eyes on his son, Marquise Dwayne Addison, Jr. known as "Dink". He was so excited about having a son. Marquise was an amazing father that spent most of his time with his son. You never saw one without the other. He enjoyed playing with him and taught him how to play football. Marquise wanted "Dink" to be just like him.

Family was the center of Marquise's life and he always showed them compassion. He enjoyed the happy moments that they shared. His life was unconditional. Marquise will be long remembered as a child of Christ, devoted son, brother, father, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and a true friend. His precious memories will always be cherished.

Preceding him in death was his father, Maurice Addison, Sr;  brother, Robert James, Jr.; grandparents, James and Faith Henson, Joyce James and Gilbert Addison; two uncles, Andre and Cedric; three aunts, Angela, Kimberly and Gilda and a cousin David Mayo.

Marquise leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted mother, Hope Henson; two sisters, Ciearra Ellerbe and Kortney Addison; two brothers, Tavon Addison and Maurice Addison Jr.; one son, Marquise Dwayne Addison Jr.; grandparents, Arthur James and Dorothy Addison; two nieces, Destiny Watkins and Zoey James; three nephews, Christopher, J'Kai and Chrisshawn; five aunts, Shelia, Tanya, Tammy, Angel and Della; four uncles, Earl, Darryl, Tyrone and Darryl and the love of his life, Mynika Flowers.