Obituaries

Jamarius Jawon Reese was born October 14, 1999 in Helena, Arkansas to Maneisha Booker and Edmond Reese. He departed this earthly life October 18, 2019.

Jamarius accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He attended various churches within the community.

Jamarius received his formal education within the Helena – West Helena School District, Helena Arkansas. He had aspirations of completing his high school diploma through the Phillips Community College GED Program. He also expressed an interest in pursuing a career in driving commercial vehicles.

Jamarius had a love for dancing and playing basketball. He had a sense of humor that always brought about a joke. He also had a passion for shopping, but his ultimate pastime was spending time with his family and friends.

Jamarius is preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents; Solomon Booker, Sr. and Deloris Young, one great great aunt; Willie Hargrow, one great uncle; Edmond Booker, and one cousin; Telisha Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother; Maneisha (Terek) Barefield of China Grove NC, father; Edmond Reese of West Helena AR, two brothers; Jabori Sanders of Helena AR, Chaylin Coleman of China Grove NC, one sister; Ashanti Reese of Little Rock AR, maternal grandparents; Laverne Booker of West Helena AR, Donnie Mitchell of Nashville TN, paternal grandparents; Rosa (Willie) Jackson of Robinsonville MS, three aunts; Shaqonta Booker of West Helena AR, Merika Booker of Helena AR, Catrina Sturd of Little Rock AR, two uncles; Demeko (Ashley) Booker of Marvell AR, Lamarius (Erica) Mitchell of Memphis TN, three cousins like brothers; Tyranza Young, Jr., Ronterious Booker, Kyleen Milton all of West Helena AR, a bonus mother; Aloise Hart of West Helena AR, seven close friends; Rodareun Golden, Martaveus Johnson, Alakeh Hart, Alashia Golden, Kaleb Hart, Jason Sims, Trevon Hill all of West Helena AR and a host of other relatives and friends.