Mr. Harold Devon Lake Sr.

In Loving Memory Of I Harold Lake affectionately known as “Bout” was born February 21, 1967 to my parents Donnie Benson and Constance Lake. I was raised in Detroit, MI by my mother Constance and my stepfather, the late Clarence Williams. I accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as my personal savior at an early age and was baptized at Mount Beulah Baptist Church. I was educated in the Detroit Public school system and graduated from Koof Ruff Adult Education. After high school I became an entrepreneur where I was blessed to do many jobs in my community; some of my many jobs included drywall, painting, carpet cleaning, landscaping, catering, cooking and working building maintenance at the Southfield Plaza Hotel. I guess you can say I was a “Jack of all trades, master of none (smile)” So, I guess you’re wondering how I became known as “Bout”, well it was given to me by my beloved Grandmother Joanna; but as “Bout” became my signature name my “8 Mile” friends started calling me “Bout Scout”. I became known and answered to “Bout” or “Bout Scout.” I had many joys and celebrations in my life but the greatest of my joys came in 1991 when I became a first-time father to my daughter Brittney Lake and five years later to my firstborn son Harold Devon Lake, Jr. (a.k.a. “Nuna”) and years later I was blessed with my baby boy James Jeremiah Lake. I enjoyed life as evidenced by the many things I enjoyed doing. Y’all, know I enjoyed playing bid whist, spades, tunk, horseshoes with the fellas, cooking, hitting up all my family functions and the “8 Mile” parties with my Sconi friends and family. I especially loved being around and spending time with my family and I will miss every moment of the good times we had. Y’all definitely knew when I was at the party because I had the dance moves (you know no one could beat them moves) and what about my favorite sayings I greeted everyone with “Hello” and “Ding Dong.” As I reflect back over my life, all the joys and celebrations; I am going to really miss it all. I thank you all for loving me and know I loved you all. I leave you all many precious and cherished memories: my loving Mother Constance and my brother Spannie. My daughter, Brittney Lake; My two sons, Harold Devon Lake, Jr. and James Jeremiah Lake. I love you all and I was truly blessed to be your Father; My five grandchildren Aliya Lake, Jayvier Lake, Legend Lake, Cartier Lake and Camille Lake; My aunties Barbara Scout (Luther Scout), Cassandra Ewings, Gwendolyn Childs (Arthur Childs) and Phyllis Lake; My uncle Thaddeus Lake (Janice Lake); My cousin / sister Courtney Childs; a host of Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, many cousins, my “8 Mile” Sconi friends and family. I want you all to remember that I “Bout” / “Bout Scout” will love and miss you all, but forever cherish all the memories we made and forever hold them in your heart.

Mr. Harold Devon Lake Sr.

February 21, 1967 - August 13, 2021