Devin DeJe'an Newson was born April 14, 1996 in Marshall, Texas to Dequiece Newson and Jason Bowens. Devin was very fortunate to have two fathers. In 2002, Dequiece married Paul McFarland. Paul was a     loving, kind and giving father to Devin his entire life.

Devin attended elementary and high school in Longview, Texas. He graduated from Longview High School in 2015. He was employed by Whataburger of East Texas. He was very crafty and loved working with his hands. He loved family, friends, kids and animals, especially horses. Devin was a kind, loving, respectful and industrious young man. Devin was a lover of outdoors and nature. He was always willing to help when and wherever he was needed, with our without pay. Devin had a smile. that would light up a room and a hug that would warm your soul. No one is without fault, but who amongst us is? Granted, Devin was no angel, but he was "our" Angel. Devin, like all of us strived to be a better person. In our opinion, Devin has left us way too soon. We will miss him dearly. We are rejoicing in the way that he touched all of us, by cherishing all of our fun times together, special moments and impressionable love that Devin shared with us. He will always be a ray of sunshine in our hearts. When you think of Devin, remember his infectious smile.

Devin is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dorothy   Newson and Joe Newson; maternal grandfather, Mayfield Bowens; uncle, Dexter Campbell and aunt, Alecia Bowens.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Dequiece Newson; one brother, Dakoda McFarland; two fathers, Jason Bowens and Paul McFarland; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Bowens; three aunts, Debra (William) Wallace, Deidria Pratt and Jhagonda Newson; five     uncles, Dyrer (Dorce') Newson, Kenny Allen, Deon White, Derwin (Leola) Pratt, Demitrious Pratt and Tony (Jamie) Gooch; four great-uncles, Thomas Pratt, Douglas Parish, Franklin Alexander and Curtis Alexander; godmother, Bobbie Johnson; godfather, Dennie Ray Cooper, two brothers JaiAyrus and Jason Bowens. Other special loved ones are Yulanda Perkins, Princess Manning, Sonya Cooper, Kathy Newson, Johnny Cato, Alvin Cato, Guy (Gwien) Davis, Charlie Mae Perkins,   Milburn Evans and Craig Murry; special cousins, Dramarcus, Dominique Latoy, Draylon, Dominique, Destini, Dallus, Tiffaee, Jordan Shanairia, Shay, and a host of other loving relatives, friends and his Special Fur Buddy, "Wubby".