Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the The Springs Church in Sumrall for De'Marion Steven Frank Exsted , of Hattiesburg, who passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

Bro. Wes Garner will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Sumrall, MS. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements. 601-765-1010

De'Marion was very much loved by his parents, his brother and his sisters. He brought great joy into his family's lives. Though he had only a short time here in this life, his impact on the lives of others will live on. Following his death, through organ donation, De'Marion was able to give two other children the gift of life.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Thompson, Seth Exsted.

Survivors include his parents, Robert Thompson and Chelsey Exsted of Hattiesburg, MS; siblings, Ma'Sheeka Exsted, Ma'Leigha Exsted and De'Mario Exsted; grandparents, Steven Exsted (Peggy), aunt Haley Exsted and uncle Seth Exsted, Hattiesburg, MS; grandmother, Sybil Thompson; uncles, Christopher Thompson, Fredrick Thompson and Marcus Johnson, Bassfield, MS; his great grandparents, and a host of cousins and other family members.

Matthew 9: 14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com