Malakai Asani Jernigan, born September 9, 2019 and went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2019. He was born in Rockford, Illinois the son of Lacoya Bates and Nicholas Jernigan. He loved to be active, to touch, grab, and feel. He also loved to spend time with his mom and dad bonding over music. Although his time on this earth was brief he touched the souls of so many and was loved by all who met him.
He will be missed greatly by those who loved him most, his parents; siblings Torean, Shanyis, Shamir and Aniyah; Grandparents Bridget Bates, Kenneth Ketton and Annette Cooper; God Parents Brandy Howard and Erica Crigler; special mention to his Aunt Tietha Bates and Uncle Michael Herron. Predeceased by grandfather, Willie Jernigan.
Memorial service will take place Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S Mulford Road, Rockford IL 61108. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory
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