Deland Eric RedBoy Sr. “Charging Eagle” (Wámni Nadá) began his journey on November 8, 2020 in Billings, MT with all his loved ones by his side.
Deland was born September 1, 1986 to Shirley Bullchief and Ellis RedBoy in Wolf Point, MT. Deland was raised by his grandparents the late Darlene and Emory Gray, whom he called Mom, and Dad. Deland lived most of his life in Wolf Point, MT besides Billings and Lodgepole, MT in his younger years.
Deland enjoyed listening to music, drawing, playing games, powwows and cruising. Deland was always helping someone in need, never complained, always happy.
Deland’s pride and joy was his only son, Deland Eric RedBoy Jr.
Dealnd is survived by his father, Ellis RedBoy of Wolf Point; brothers Allen “AJ” RedBoy of Wolf Point, Cecil Jackson Jr. of Fort Belknap, MT; sisters Ceecee Jackson of Fort Belknap, MT, Stephanie RedBoy of Billings, MT; son Deland RedBoy Jr of Poplar, MT; grandmother Merciline RedBoy of Wolf Point; special cousins Renae, Jayson, Kyle, Miranda, Kyleen, Brad, Darris and Quentin all of Poplar, MT, Wilhelmina RedBoy, Eden LoneBear of Wolf Point, MT; aunties Emoree Gray of Billings, MT, Ronette RedBoy, Myra (Brian) Weston, Marva Bullchief all of Wolf Point, Amanda Bullchief of Poplar, MT; uncles Adrian and Alvah RedBoy, Steven Douglas Jr. all of Wolf Point, MT; grandpa Andrew FourStar of Frazer, MT.
Deland is preceded in death by his mother, Shirlene Bullchief; brothers Alison RedBoy, Melvin Bullchief; sister Latoya Jackson; grandparents Darlene and Emory Gray, marvin and Rosemary Bullchief Sr.; uncles Marvin Bullchief Jr., Corwin FourStar; aunts Leah Feather, Lesley RedBoy and Billie Jo Ogle; cousins Brandon RedBoy, Phillip RedBoy.
We apologize if we left anyone out, our family is huge, e loved you all. It broke our hearts you left, but you did not go alone, we will see you again Dad, uncle, brother, cousin and friend. You’ll truly be missed.