Dezhaun Artis Obituary (2000 - 2025) - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Our beloved Dezhaun Artis left us too soon on April 15, 2025, at the age of 24. Born on July 1, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, he touched the lives of all who knew him with his vibrant spirit and kind heart. Dezhaun graduated from Lagrange High School in Lagrange, Georgia, where he laid the foundation for his bright future. He embarked on his college journey at Reinhardt University, where he also proudly played football, as a cornerback, during his freshman year. His academic pursuits then led him to Omaha, Nebraska, where he was awarded numerous academic scholarships and earned his Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2022. From a young age, Dezhaun harbored a strong aspiration to become a lawyer, striving to follow in the footsteps of his late grandfather, Gregory Dwight Artis Sr., and his uncle, Gregory Dwight Artis Jr. His dedication and academic excellence paved the way for this dream, culminating in several full scholarship offers to 5 law schools. Ultimately, he chose to pursue his legal studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was a dedicated and promising second-year law student at the time of his passing. His exceptional academic achievements during his undergraduate years were so noteworthy that they were highlighted in an article published by the University of Nebraska Omaha school of College of Business Administration prior to his undergraduate graduation in 2022. In a testament to his hard work and dedication, Dezhaun was posthumously awarded his law degree by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law on May 1, 2025. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dezhaun embraced life with enthusiasm. He found joy in listening to a wide range of music, spending time with his cat and dog, immersing himself in the world of video games, and engaging in spirited games of basketball as a devoted fan of the LA Lakers. His passion extended to the volleyball court, where he actively participated on various club and intramural teams in the Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska communities. Dezhaun’s memory will be cherished by his mother, Kiersten Artis, devoted aunt and uncle Dwight and Margertha Artis, their children Harper, Zora and Tripp of Hendersonville, TN; his sister Chyna, brother Kristian, and host of other family members and countless friends whose lives he enriched with his presence. DeZhaun will be posthumously awarded his law degree in a Private ceremony. A memorial service will be held 2 PM, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at New Beginnings Praise and Worship Center, 1091 S Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30215.