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William Arnold III ( Baby Stag ) Journey Home
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Dear Friends, Family, and Community,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the sudden passing of William (Baby Stag) Arnold. William was not just a father, a son, a brother, and a friend but also a grandfather of 3 grand children from his 2 daughters Destiny and Kyra Arnold—he was a pillar of his community and touched many lives in the heart of Los Angeles. This homegoing fundraiser is organized on behalf of Denise ( Strawberry ) Layton, Wiliam's mom
As we grapple with the shock and pain of his untimely departure, we find ourselves faced with the challenging task of saying our final goodbyes. The burden of funeral costs and the need to bring our loved one's remains back home to Los Angeles weighs heavily on us. None of us were prepared for this unexpected tragedy, and we humbly reach out to you all for support, love prayers and donations.
Baby (William) Stag was more than a name; he was a force of nature—a man known for his blunt communication and off the wall ideas of life someone consider an interesting compassionate crazines. One things for sure, family and community was very important. His impact was profound, touching the lives of many in ways that words can hardly capture. Whether it was advice, offering words of wisdom, or simply telling you what he thought was wrong with it, William made the world a better place in his own special way proving one person wrong at a time (LOL Bro foreal thought he knew everything). His Mom Strawberry, two daughters Kyra and Destiny Arnold, Sister and Brothers, Family and Friends are left robbed of the experience with their loved one to see him grow old and be a part of his grandchldrens lives. No parent should ever have to burry their child first the pain is well beyond words themselves. The last few years have been rough on us as a family with the Loss and sudden deaths of Big Stag (Darryl Layton Sr) and Lil Stag (Leroy Bowling II) and now Baby Stag (William Arnold III) please keep us in your prayers
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In times of grief, we find solace in the strength of community. Your support, whether through donations or kind words, means the world to us. Let's come together to honor William's memory and provide comfort to those he leaves behind. We ask our family and friends to be a part of this homegoing journey. Your donations will go towards covering the funeral expenses and mainly the costs associated with bringing William back home to Los Angeles for the service he wanted. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to giving himthe farewell he asked for.
Help us spread the word by sharing William's story on social media, within your networks, and with anyone who may be touched by his legacy. Share your own memories and experiences, celebrating the remarkable man he was. and tag the family so we can create a video of the celebration of life including all of you and your post.
As we navigate this challenging time, we extend our deepest gratitude for your support. Your generosity is a beacon of light in our darkest moments, and we find strength in the knowledge that his spirit lives on through the love and compassion we share.
With heartfelt thanks the House of Stagalee ,
Denise Layton
Donna Givens
Kyra Arnold
Destiny Arnold
Darryl Laton
Keshon Berry
Shanise Blanton
Arthur R Hoggatt
Organizer and beneficiary
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Denise Layton
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
BEVERLY LAYTON
Beneficiary