Ruben Tyrone Valentine was the only child born to the late Sheila Diane Valentine and Ruben Johnson Jr. on October 7, 1973 in Houston, Texas. He attended public school and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School and attended HCC of Houston, Texas. Ruben also attended Job Corp and received his electrician license.He attended church with friends and family at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Ruben was a loving and caring father of his only daughter, Breyonna Valentine. He leaves to mourn; two aunts, four cousins, a special companion - Elizabeth Vasquez and a host of caring relatives and friends.