Keyshawn Anthony Diming was born on January 2, 2000, to David, Sr., and Leslie Johnson Diming.

Keyshawn attended Cumberland County Public Schools and graduated with the class of 2018. He loved to play football and multiple track and field events. After graduating Keyshawn decided he wanted to further his education, so he attended Virginia University of Lynchburg for two years.

Keyshawn's next journey started with him working an overnight shift at Walmart. He decided to move on, and he applied and landed a job with Piedmont Regional Jail. Keyshawn loved a challenge, so he wanted to keep moving forward in life, making more money, he decided to go to the Virginia Correctional Center for Women.

Keyshawn was a dedicated and loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved listening to music, watching movies and especially riding his motorcycle. His beautiful smile and infectious laugh will truly be missed.

Keyshawn peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 24 on the afternoon of April 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandfathers, James Sims, and Billy Diming.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his mother. Leslie Johnson Diming; two brothers, David Diming, Jr., and Brandon Diming; two grandmothers, Grace Mithcell and Lottie Diming; eight uncles, Shawn Diming, Isaac (Rashae) Johnson, James (Mauri) Johnson, Darrell Johnson, Bryan Clark, Lorenzo Sims, and Terrance (Shontae) Sims; five aunts, Linda (Desi) Austin, Valencia (Alton) Smallwood, LaWanda Sims, Jeanette Sims, and Jarquez (Leon) Johnson; a host of cousins and friends; two devoted, Muhammad Fulani and DaVidrick Brooks.

The Whispering Wind

It's normal that you shed a tear When first I took my leave

But know that I am happy here No need for you to grieve

The Beauty that's surrounding me Would take your breath away

There's colors that I can't describe The air's a sweet bouquet

Don't worry 'bout the things unsaid There's nothing to forgive

Don't lay your heart upon the past Just let our memories live

And though your earthly eyes can't see Believe that I am there

Whene'er you feel the whispering wind Flow gently through your hair

I'm there when fireflies light the dark When candles mark a year

I'm there when you are far from home And when you need an ear

I'm always just a thought away Our souls could never part

Connected for eternity Forever in your heart.

Copyright 2022 Donna Schilling

Until We Meet Again

We think about you always, we talk about you still,

you have never been forgotten, and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain,

to walk and guide us through our live, until we meet again.

Acknowledgements

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for all acts of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement. Thank you for your calls, texts, cards, or just stopping by, and your prayers. May God bless you and His love be yours to share.