Age 59

Dear father of Olivia (Chad) Morgan and Nick (Emily Stevens). Grandfather of Aubrie Morgan and Harlow Morgan. Brother of Michael (Mary), Sandra Martin, and Sharon (Tom) Derda. Also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Memorial Visitation Thursday 3 pm  until the 6 pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers and honoring "Chef" donations can be made to Kronk Gym, 5555 McGraw, Detroit Michigan 48210.

Chef spent years in the boxing industry, he worked with many professional boxers who he inspired, trained, cooked for, and took under his wing. He would be humbled to know any donations could help the future of any boxer starting off in a place of hope and passion for many.

One night I dreamed a dream. I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."