Franklin Session Jr. was born on May 12, 1968, in Los Angeles CA, to Franklin Session Sr. and Patricia Ann Rose. He attended 96th Street Elementary, West Valley CES Junior High, and Reseda High School, we played basketball and football.
Franklin had one daughter, from a previous relationship who he loved and adored with all his heart; Samone Session. In 1997, Franklin entered into the transportation industry as a professional truck driver, which was a career path that he loved. In 2014, he reunited with and later married Renata Nichols in Gardena, CA. Franklin accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and he enjoyed supporting his brother, Pastor Nate Session (Sr. Pastor of EMBC). He also attended numerous services in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Franklin loved driving trucks and started his own transportation company and named it Slick 1 Transportation. Through the birth of this company, he met and embraced many loyal friends in the North Dakota area. He often times would share trucking stories about his experiences on the road with his North Dakota trucking family. Franklin was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Session Sr.; mother, Patricia Ann Upshaw; and his brother, John Earl Session. Those remaining to cherish his memories are his wife: Renata Session; his daughter: Samone Session; his brothers Andre Davis, James D. Session, Nathaniel J. Session Sr. (La Tonya), Kevin Alberty, Bryant T. Session Sr, Franky Session, Mark Session, Patrick K. Session, Edward Session, Tiiesha Session-Pedrosa (Nestor), Adrian Session, and Franklin Session II (Nicole); and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Patricia Ann Upshaw was born on April 29, 1952 in Dallas, TX to Charles Rose Jr and Dorothy Mae Taylor. Patricia moved to Los Angeles, CA under the care of Maudie Denman. She attended Ritter Elementary, Markham Junior High, and Jordan High School.
Patricia had four boys that she loved and adored with all her heart; Franklin Session Jr, Nathaniel J. Session Sr., Bryant T. Session Sr., and Patrick K. Session. In 1973, Patricia started her career at the United States Postal Service, where she faithfully served for 35 years. In 1997, Patricia met, fell in love with, and later married Gerald Upshaw in Las Vegas, NV. Patricia accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. In 2011, Patricia joined Enlightened Ministry Motorcycle Ministry, where she served as a faithful member. She became the matriarch of the ministry. She enjoyed having her son as her Pastor/Teacher. Patricia enjoyed traveling and seeing different countries. She enjoyed flying, cruising, camping and spending quality time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed her share of reality shows and other dramas. Her favorite show was Sons of Anarchy. She loved speaking on the telephone with her friends and family and catching up on the latest celebrity gossip. Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Mae Taylor; her brothers Robert Lee Rose and Charles Earl; her sister Ellen Rose. Those remaining to cherish her memories are her husband: Gerald Upshaw, her sons: Franklin Session Jr, Nathaniel J. Session Sr. (La Tonya), Bryant T. Session Sr. (Brandi), and Patrick K. Session; her grandchildren: Jessica Session, Ashlie Session, Bryant T. Session Jr., Camyron Session, Kamilah Session, Nathaniel J. Session Jr, Abdul-Malik Session, Najah Session, Najee Session, Simone Session, Keon Session, Desiree Session, Jaylen Norris, Austin Norris, and Steven Hall Jr; her great-grandchildren: King Ratliff, Ke’mya Shepard, Mi’Auri Miguel; her father Charles Rose, her sisters Bobbie Duty, Yvette Smith, Carolyn Duty, De De Wright, Helen Odom; her brother Willie Duty, her aunt: Jackie Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. |
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Dena Janine “BluEyez” Livesay was born on October 7, 1969 in Long Beach, California to the parents of Pamela Sue Stroud and Donnie Lee Bobby (deceased) but, adopted by David Livesay. Dena came to live with her grandmother at the age of two and her Auntie, Patrica Woods, also know as D-Nice, took Dena in as her own “daughter” immediately. Dena was outgoing and extremely fun loving throughout her youth. She grew to have a passion for riding horses, bikes and motor bikes at a very early age. Dena loved riding horse so much that one day, in kindergarten, she left school and walked five miles to be horse stables all on her own at the age of six. Frantically, everyone looked for her and when the finally arrived at the stables, Dena walked up to everyone just smiling like nothing was wrong.
Dena’s family moved to Richland Farms in Compton, California. There she attended Kennedy Elementary, Walton Middle School, and Centennial High School. Dena decided that she wanted to commence a career in law enforcement and as a result, she attended the University of Phoenix and completed course work in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigations. She worked numerous jobs. Her final position was a Security Officer at Los Angeles World, Airport Police Division. Dena’ proudest moments were the birth of her four children, her eldest son Darnell (age 29), twin girls Devonnie & Deonna (age 24), and Dravon (age 20). Darnell gave Dena her first grandchild Jayden, while Deonna gave Dena her first granddaughter, Lennyx. Devonnie joined the U.S. Army and served for six years. Dena raised all of her children to be respectful, outgoing, and ambitious. Dena’s first motorcycle club was Make-It-Happen.” From there she found her home with Infinite Rydaz MC. It was this club her official introduction and the name "BluEyez Ryda" was born and she loved to ride her sports bike everywhere and as often as possible. Under the leadership of her motorcycle club President, Gunfighter, who referred to dena as his “Teena Marie”, Infinite Rydaz was Dena’s love and passion in her later years. Also, through this club, she became a member of and joined Enlightened Ministry Biker Church in 2015. Her Pastor, Nate Session, baptized Dena as one of her last wishes showing her dedication to Christ. Dena is survived by her four children, Darnell, Devonnie, Deonna, and Dravon; her mother, Pamela Sue Stroud, adopted father, David Livesay; sisters Rita Lahey and Keri Lahey; her aunt, Patricia “D-Nice” Woods, uncles, the Hobby family, grandchidren, cousins, and a host of extended family and friends. |
