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Demetrius Jerome
Holton
October 3, 1980 – November 22, 2025
Respectfully, we announce the passing of Mr. Demetrius Jerome Holton , 45, of Tallahassee.
Funeral Services for Mr. Holton will be 12:00PM, Friday, December 5, 2025, at New Covenant Holy Temple (Shelfer Road) with interment in the Midway Community Cemetery.
Viewing-visitation will be 4:00PM-6:00PM, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE CHAPEL (850-942-1950) .
A Quincy native, Demetrius was born on October 3, 1980, to the now-late Roscoe Holton and Pastor Blanche Holton. Demetrius was a long-time resident of Tallahassee, where he built his life and raised his family. He was educated in the Leon County School System and was a proud graduate of Rickards High School. Demetrius was employed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for over 15 years, where he was known for his strong work ethic, commitment, and professionalism. He enjoyed fishing and spending peaceful days on his boat. He loved to cook and experiment with new recipes to share with family and friends.
Demetrius leaves to cherish precious memories, his two daughters: Kya Gipson and Layla Holton; a bonus son: Randy Gipson; special friend and the mother of his children: Sharunda Gipson; mother: Pastor Blanche Holton; two sisters: Raquel Dunbar and Shawna Clayton; two brothers: Roscoe (Tamesian) Holton, Jr. and Mario Hall; two nieces: Breon Robinson and Samiyah Holton; two nephews: Kevon Pye and GeQuel Powell; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
It is our profound honor to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Holton and to serve the Holton Family.
Tillman Funeral Home Tallahassee
4:00 - 6:00 pm
New Covenant Holy Temple Church
Starts at 12:00 pm
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