Jaquez 'Quez' Carter, 17, of Silsbee, Texas passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Silsbee, Texas. Without warning, death plucked a beautiful flower from our garden and on May 1, 2023, our beloved was called from Earth to Heaven's reward. Celebration Service for Jaquez will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Silsbee High School Auditorium, 1575 Hwy 96 North Silsbee, Texas 77656. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A public viewing for Jaquez will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel located at 1395 Gladys Street, Beaumont, Texas, 77701.

A Beautiful Journey

Jaquez began serving the Lord at an early age. Although his life was cut short, Jaquez touched so many lives in his 17 years. Jaquez was an engaging and social teenager who loved football. He was a great football player, who earned a varsity position within his freshman year in 2020. He helped lead the Silsbee Tigers to the playoffs in 2021 & 2022. Jaquez won several football awards in his early high school years. In the latest football season, he earned player of the game on Oct 27, 2022, defensive player of the week multiple times, while also being recognized as an All-District Defensive Player.

He was preceded in death by two great aunts: Sarah Howard and Rhonda Mass.

Jaquez leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving mother: Kimberly Carter Flores of Silsbee, Texas; stepfather, Jerrell Siggers of Silsbee, Texas; grandmother, Ella Carter of Silsbee, Texas; step-grandparents, Mable and Corey Robertson of Beaumont, Texas; sister, Keyuna Flores; brother, Jaylon Carter of Silsbee, Texas; aunts, Heather Carter, Retina Carter, Lekisha Elam all of Silsbee, Texas; Godmother, Audrey Carter of Beaumont, Texas.