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Orville Rashon Eckford was born on July 24, 1987, to Ray and Djuana Eckford (now Stevens). He was the second child after sisters Latrice Eckford-Martin and Shavon Nicole Ornelas, and later joined by a younger brother Erick Everson. Rashon was born in San Jose, California. It was there that Rashon was first introduced to sports and began playing baseball, basketball and football. The family later moved to Salinas, California where Rashon graduated from Alisal High School in 2005. While attending Alisal, Rashon cultivated friendships that would sustain him throughout the rest of his life. His first job after high school was as a salesperson for Cardinale VW. He later started a successful career at Mattress Firm, where for more than 8 years he won numerous awards and competitions, and eventually was promoted to Store Manager. Rashon acquired his CDL and began a truck driving career, where he realized that being outdoors was where his life’s work would be. He loved being on the road, seeing this country, and learning to manage his own time. During this discovery of another side of himself, Rashon decided it was time to start his own business. He began Ore Logistics in 2022, transporting vehicles across the state of California and into neighboring states. Rashon loved the Atlanta Falcons, racing his dream muscle car, his 2006 Corvette, Z06, listening to music and having thoughtful, intelligent conversations. He was Vice President of Fearless Muscle Car Club in Fresno, California, where he earned the title “Coyote King” due to his 1st place standing in car races. He was also a member of Fearless Muscle Motorcycle Club. Rashon’s most trusted love was his loyal “Man’s best friend”, Prince, his 6-year-old German Sheppard. Rashon adopted Prince when he was a few months old. Prince became Rashon’s most trusted and loyal companion. He loved his Pet, and Prince loved him. Rashon is survived by his parents Djuana Delayne Stevens and Orville Ray Eckford, his maternal grandparents Phyllis Marlene Gardner, Edward Gale Stevens, Jr. (deceased) and Georgette Gale, his paternal grandparents Francies and Napoleon Eckford. His second mother Katrina Martinez (The Martinez family,) his sisters Shavon Nicole Ornelas, La'Trice Eckford-Martin, his brother Erick Everson, his nieces Miya Nicole Ornelas, Kaliya Collins and Jordyn Hill, his nephews Jeremiah, Elijah and Noah Ornelas, and Elijah Collins and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other relatives. To My Son. My mind still talks to you. My heart still looks for you, but my Soul knows you are at Peace. I will miss you every single day. I will Love you Forever. Mommy

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Orville Rashon Eckford

July 24, 1987 - January 28, 2025