Tavares Jerome

De'Shaun Ward

Tavares Jerome De'Shaun Ward was born in Marianna, Florida to the parentage of Janie Helton and Eugene Ward.  He was a vibrant and active child that grew to become a loving young man.  He was raised in a loving family.  He attended Chipley High School in Washington County.  He loved to fish, play video games and spend time with his family.  His passion was working at A1 Heating & Air as a HVAC Tech.  Tavares has left a loving impression that will live on in his loved ones forever.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother Janie Helton; his amazing siblings: Shantel Helton (Brandon Brigham), LaTrell Hogan & Khalil McKinnie; his beautiful nieces: Ah'Briyah, Jah'Mariyah, Noh'Emi, Ah'Fia & Xoe'Lani; his handsome nephews: Damian & Sharif; grandfather: James Ward; his aunts: Doris Young (Charles), Torrie Grantham & Jewel Shelton; his uncles: Patrick Fitts & Timothy Shelton; cousins: Michael Helton & Tori Weaver; close friends Qui'Bher Reed (Asia Davis) & children Ci'Yunn, Davis, Zayden & Aria along with other relatives, friends and classmates.

Tavares was preceded in death by his father Eugene Ward, grandparents Michael & Florence Helton and Brenda Shelton.