Tavares Mandrill Weems, was born on August 28, 1980, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Paula Weems. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Blondene Weems-Brown and Charles Brown whom he and his siblings called “Mom and Dad”.
Since the age of 2, Tavares; and his siblings, John, Elizabeth, Kareem, and Latoya were raised in the loving care of Blondene and Charles Brown. His other siblings, Bilalh, Fatima, and Cheree were raised by the Kenyatta family.
Tavares was baptized at Bethany Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA, where he attended B.T.U. and Sunday School. He later moved to Columbus, Ohio where he attended New Fellowship Baptist Church under the late Pastor Robert Collins located on Petzinger Road. He was very close to his cousin Montrel Weems, of Philadelphia, who often visited Columbus. The two of them constantly spoke about sports and life over the phone.
On January 4,2022, Tavares Mandrill Weems, was called home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his birth mother, Paula Weems; brother, John Weems. He leaves to cherish his loving memories by his parents, Blondene Weems-Brown and Charles Brown; siblings, Elizabeth, Kareem, Latoya, Bilalh, Fatima and Cheree; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Home-going Celebration will be held 11AM Friday, January 21, 2022 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43227. Family will receive friends 10AM until time of service. Interment, Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. Arrangements by SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, M.L. Smoot, Director, 614-444-1GOD(463). MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
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Topic: Celebrating The Life of Mr. Tavares Weems
Time: Jan 21, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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