Dejuante Davion "Dae Dae"  Poe of Rockford departed this earthly life February 6, 2025. He was born December 23, 2005 the son of Antnita Levingston and Deandre Poe. Dejuante lived most of his life in Rockford. He attended Jefferson High School.

Dejuante leaves to cherish many loving memories, his son, Jasire Armon Poe; mother, Antnita Levingston; father, Dandre Poe; two sisters, Jamicha Levingston and Deanna Poe; brothers, Byron Humphrey, Devon Thomas, Deandre Poe and Cash Poe; maternal grandparents, Ruby Smith and Herbert Walker; maternal grandfather, Maurice Simmons;  a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Regina Poe; two uncles Quamayne Simmons and Maurice Simmons.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.