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In Memory of Jerald “Lil J” Kennard Jr.

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In Memory of Jerald “Lil J” Kennard Jr. 

For Jerald and our family, a fun filled day turned into a tragic nightmare.

On Sunday evening, August 2nd 2020, returning from a fun filled family day at Roseville Golfland Sunsplash, an unthinkable tragedy occurred that will forever affect our family. Jerald took his 9-year-old nephew, Myron Jr. and 10-year-old niece, Heaven to enjoy riding water slides and spending time with the family. On the two-lane interstate CA-160 which meets CA-12, Jerald and his friend Delvon lives were tragically taken as a result of a car accident.

For hours, California Highway Patrol (CHP) could not find Jerald’s body. The family called multiple hospitals but was unable to locate Jerald at any hospital. Jerald’s niece, Heaven was airlifted to Oakland’s Children’s Hospital and his nephew, Myron Jr. was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center. Approximately 5 hours after the accident, Jerald body was located and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Due to the tragic accident, Jerald and 17-year-old best friend, Delvon lost their lives and his nephew, Myron Jr. and niece, Heaven suffered major injuries in this horrific accident. Myron Jr. and Heaven remain in separate hospitals to recover from their injuries.  

Jerald was 19 years old and had many goals that he wanted to accomplish. In May 2020, he graduated from Prospect High School and begin working with his father as a Maintenance Tech. Whether you knew Jerald from work or his personal life, you knew that Jerald was a kind, optimistic, and hardworking young man.   

During this difficult time for our family, we are trying to relieve the heavy financial burden on Jerald’s mother and father. The funds would be directed to his mother and father to cover the funeral cost and support his family as they go through this unexpected difficult time. Any donation towards these expenses would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless!
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Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $20
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $10
    • 4 yrs
  • Jayshon Washington
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
  • African Ancestry Employees Committee (AAEC) KAJ
    • $150
    • 4 yrs
  • Alison Brown
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Teana Box
Organizer
Pittsburg, CA
Michelle Green
Beneficiary

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