Keyon’Ja Lee’Jainu Barnes was born October 11, 1999. Son of LeKecia Thomas and Freddie Barnes Jr. Keyon’Ja tragically lost his life to gun violence while visiting family. He attended Bosse and AIS but had attained his GED.
“Onja” was beloved by his family. He loved spending time with family. He had contagious smile, he loved to laugh and joke around. Keyon’Ja had touched so many lives he never met a stranger. His greatest joy was being a father with his lil twin, Key’Ira sadly she will have to grow up without him. He loved playing with the neighborhood kids, so many called him Uncle Onja.
Keyon’Ja leaves to cherish many fond memories, the love of his life Key’Ira Barnes, parents LaKecia Thomas and Freddie Barnes Jr, father figure Dale McDonald, grandmother Maybelle Barnes (Donald Clayborn), Grandfather Michael Thomas. He is also survived by brothers Keshaun Barnes, Kevar Thomas, Kiwan Barnes, Kelin Barnes, Ke’Amare Barnes, Freddie Barnes III, Michael Barnes, Joran Barnes, sisters KyAira Thomas, Ke’Azecia Barnes, Kiora Barnes, Dalecia & Dale’lea McDonald, Cayla Barnes, Mariah Henderson, Kaleigh Smith,& JaiAnna Barnes, His girlfriend Nisha Oldham. 6 nieces, 4 nephews, host of aunts, uncles, cousins extended family and friends as well.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Regina Cartwright, aunts Angela and Lena Barnes
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