Birth Date: 04/16/2016
Deceased Date: 12/12/2020
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions. Walk-through visit only, not to exceed 10 people at a time.
Jaylen Ray Boykin was born on April 16, 2016, to Kimberly Boykin and Tracey D. Jackson, Jr. He departed this life on his paternal grandfather's birthday on December 12, 2020. Jaylen was known for his wide affectionate smile, outgoing personality, & friendly demeanor. From North Carolina to Delaware Jaylen touched many lives and was shown so much love. He was called by many names, J Baby (mom), Jit Magnolia (dad), Jay (everyone), & JJ (kids). Jaylen was a special kid, a grown little man in a child's body that loved to watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Baby Shark and love dancing to any music his DADDY made!!!! Let's not forget that this child literally got into everything. Jaylen leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Kimberly Boykin, and his father, Tracey D Jackson Jr.; his grandmothers, Linda Boykin, Leslie Wright, and Katie Falkner; his siblings, Denzel Boykin, Aviana Wheeler, Tracey Jackson III, Justin Jr, and Blake Noble, Alyssah Suggs and Harmoni Lanier; special aunts, Destiny Taylor, Trayneisha Jackson (Jon), Arniya (Ty), Shante Monds, Annie Falkner, Kayla Siano, and Island Clark (Tremaine); great aunt, Tameika Devone; special cousins, Tierra, Darius, Keyona Jackson, Breosha Williams, and Zhakee Ward; blessings of women, Kitina Powell and Brenda Hansley and a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends and all the many people who touched his life.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions.
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 22
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sanders Funeral Home Chapel
806 E Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-8416
All Attendees are required to wear a mask.
Graveside Service:
Wednesday, December 23
12:00 PM
Selma Memorial Gardens
Selma, NC 27576
DUNN, N.C. — One young man mourns his 4-year-old son while another sits in jail, accused of the abuse that claimed the child's life.
Tracey Jackson had custody of his 4-year-old, Jaylen Boykin, two years ago and had been living in Delaware.Jackson says that his son's personality was adorable.
"Everybody that met him fell in love with him. He was a character. He really was. He was like an adult in a child's body."
At the urging of the Harnett County Department of Social Services, he agreed to let his son spend some time with his mother, Kimberly Boykin. Boykin's boyfriend, Jaquaris Hines, 20, is charged with murder. Authorities said the boy was taken to Betsy Johnson Hospital on Saturday, where staff suspected he was the victim of child abuse. He later died of his injuries.
"After a death investigation was conducted and we gathered all the information and evidence available," White told WRAL News. "Warrants were issued for Mr. Hines for murder and he was arrested last night at his father's residence down in Cumberland County."
The boy's father, Tracey Jackson, says the medical examiner called to tell him what caused the child's death. The autopsy report showed that he was being hit in the abdomen. It was blunt force trauma to the abdominal area,"
He feels social services failed to keep his son safe. Hines made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. He was given a court appointed attorney. He's being held without bond in the Harnett County Detention Center.
Deceased Date: 12/12/2020
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions. Walk-through visit only, not to exceed 10 people at a time.
Jaylen Ray Boykin was born on April 16, 2016, to Kimberly Boykin and Tracey D. Jackson, Jr. He departed this life on his paternal grandfather's birthday on December 12, 2020. Jaylen was known for his wide affectionate smile, outgoing personality, & friendly demeanor. From North Carolina to Delaware Jaylen touched many lives and was shown so much love. He was called by many names, J Baby (mom), Jit Magnolia (dad), Jay (everyone), & JJ (kids). Jaylen was a special kid, a grown little man in a child's body that loved to watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Baby Shark and love dancing to any music his DADDY made!!!! Let's not forget that this child literally got into everything. Jaylen leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Kimberly Boykin, and his father, Tracey D Jackson Jr.; his grandmothers, Linda Boykin, Leslie Wright, and Katie Falkner; his siblings, Denzel Boykin, Aviana Wheeler, Tracey Jackson III, Justin Jr, and Blake Noble, Alyssah Suggs and Harmoni Lanier; special aunts, Destiny Taylor, Trayneisha Jackson (Jon), Arniya (Ty), Shante Monds, Annie Falkner, Kayla Siano, and Island Clark (Tremaine); great aunt, Tameika Devone; special cousins, Tierra, Darius, Keyona Jackson, Breosha Williams, and Zhakee Ward; blessings of women, Kitina Powell and Brenda Hansley and a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends and all the many people who touched his life.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions.
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 22
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sanders Funeral Home Chapel
806 E Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-8416
All Attendees are required to wear a mask.
Graveside Service:
Wednesday, December 23
12:00 PM
Selma Memorial Gardens
Selma, NC 27576
DUNN, N.C. — One young man mourns his 4-year-old son while another sits in jail, accused of the abuse that claimed the child's life.
Tracey Jackson had custody of his 4-year-old, Jaylen Boykin, two years ago and had been living in Delaware.Jackson says that his son's personality was adorable.
"Everybody that met him fell in love with him. He was a character. He really was. He was like an adult in a child's body."
At the urging of the Harnett County Department of Social Services, he agreed to let his son spend some time with his mother, Kimberly Boykin. Boykin's boyfriend, Jaquaris Hines, 20, is charged with murder. Authorities said the boy was taken to Betsy Johnson Hospital on Saturday, where staff suspected he was the victim of child abuse. He later died of his injuries.
"After a death investigation was conducted and we gathered all the information and evidence available," White told WRAL News. "Warrants were issued for Mr. Hines for murder and he was arrested last night at his father's residence down in Cumberland County."
The boy's father, Tracey Jackson, says the medical examiner called to tell him what caused the child's death. The autopsy report showed that he was being hit in the abdomen. It was blunt force trauma to the abdominal area,"
He feels social services failed to keep his son safe. Hines made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. He was given a court appointed attorney. He's being held without bond in the Harnett County Detention Center.
Birth Date: 04/16/2016
Deceased Date: 12/12/2020
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions. Walk-through visit only, not to exceed 10 people at a time.
Jaylen Ray Boykin was born on April 16, 2016, to Kimberly Boykin and Tracey D. Jackson, Jr. He departed this life on his paternal grandfather's birthday on December 12, 2020. Jaylen was known for his wide affectionate smile, outgoing personality, & friendly demeanor. From North Carolina to Delaware Jaylen touched many lives and was shown so much love. He was called by many names, J Baby (mom), Jit Magnolia (dad), Jay (everyone), & JJ (kids). Jaylen was a special kid, a grown little man in a child's body that loved to watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Baby Shark and love dancing to any music his DADDY made!!!! Let's not forget that this child literally got into everything. Jaylen leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Kimberly Boykin, and his father, Tracey D Jackson Jr.; his grandmothers, Linda Boykin, Leslie Wright, and Katie Falkner; his siblings, Denzel Boykin, Aviana Wheeler, Tracey Jackson III, Justin Jr, and Blake Noble, Alyssah Suggs and Harmoni Lanier; special aunts, Destiny Taylor, Trayneisha Jackson (Jon), Arniya (Ty), Shante Monds, Annie Falkner, Kayla Siano, and Island Clark (Tremaine); great aunt, Tameika Devone; special cousins, Tierra, Darius, Keyona Jackson, Breosha Williams, and Zhakee Ward; blessings of women, Kitina Powell and Brenda Hansley and a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends and all the many people who touched his life.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions.
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 22
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sanders Funeral Home Chapel
806 E Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-8416
All Attendees are required to wear a mask.
Graveside Service:
Wednesday, December 23
12:00 PM
Selma Memorial Gardens
Selma, NC 27576
DUNN, N.C. — One young man mourns his 4-year-old son while another sits in jail, accused of the abuse that claimed the child's life.
Tracey Jackson had custody of his 4-year-old, Jaylen Boykin, two years ago and had been living in Delaware.Jackson says that his son's personality was adorable.
"Everybody that met him fell in love with him. He was a character. He really was. He was like an adult in a child's body."
At the urging of the Harnett County Department of Social Services, he agreed to let his son spend some time with his mother, Kimberly Boykin. Boykin's boyfriend, Jaquaris Hines, 20, is charged with murder. Authorities said the boy was taken to Betsy Johnson Hospital on Saturday, where staff suspected he was the victim of child abuse. He later died of his injuries.
"After a death investigation was conducted and we gathered all the information and evidence available," White told WRAL News. "Warrants were issued for Mr. Hines for murder and he was arrested last night at his father's residence down in Cumberland County."
The boy's father, Tracey Jackson, says the medical examiner called to tell him what caused the child's death. The autopsy report showed that he was being hit in the abdomen. It was blunt force trauma to the abdominal area,"
He feels social services failed to keep his son safe. Hines made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. He was given a court appointed attorney. He's being held without bond in the Harnett County Detention Center.
Deceased Date: 12/12/2020
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions. Walk-through visit only, not to exceed 10 people at a time.
Jaylen Ray Boykin was born on April 16, 2016, to Kimberly Boykin and Tracey D. Jackson, Jr. He departed this life on his paternal grandfather's birthday on December 12, 2020. Jaylen was known for his wide affectionate smile, outgoing personality, & friendly demeanor. From North Carolina to Delaware Jaylen touched many lives and was shown so much love. He was called by many names, J Baby (mom), Jit Magnolia (dad), Jay (everyone), & JJ (kids). Jaylen was a special kid, a grown little man in a child's body that loved to watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Baby Shark and love dancing to any music his DADDY made!!!! Let's not forget that this child literally got into everything. Jaylen leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Kimberly Boykin, and his father, Tracey D Jackson Jr.; his grandmothers, Linda Boykin, Leslie Wright, and Katie Falkner; his siblings, Denzel Boykin, Aviana Wheeler, Tracey Jackson III, Justin Jr, and Blake Noble, Alyssah Suggs and Harmoni Lanier; special aunts, Destiny Taylor, Trayneisha Jackson (Jon), Arniya (Ty), Shante Monds, Annie Falkner, Kayla Siano, and Island Clark (Tremaine); great aunt, Tameika Devone; special cousins, Tierra, Darius, Keyona Jackson, Breosha Williams, and Zhakee Ward; blessings of women, Kitina Powell and Brenda Hansley and a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends and all the many people who touched his life.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions.
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 22
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sanders Funeral Home Chapel
806 E Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-8416
All Attendees are required to wear a mask.
Graveside Service:
Wednesday, December 23
12:00 PM
Selma Memorial Gardens
Selma, NC 27576
DUNN, N.C. — One young man mourns his 4-year-old son while another sits in jail, accused of the abuse that claimed the child's life.
Tracey Jackson had custody of his 4-year-old, Jaylen Boykin, two years ago and had been living in Delaware.Jackson says that his son's personality was adorable.
"Everybody that met him fell in love with him. He was a character. He really was. He was like an adult in a child's body."
At the urging of the Harnett County Department of Social Services, he agreed to let his son spend some time with his mother, Kimberly Boykin. Boykin's boyfriend, Jaquaris Hines, 20, is charged with murder. Authorities said the boy was taken to Betsy Johnson Hospital on Saturday, where staff suspected he was the victim of child abuse. He later died of his injuries.
"After a death investigation was conducted and we gathered all the information and evidence available," White told WRAL News. "Warrants were issued for Mr. Hines for murder and he was arrested last night at his father's residence down in Cumberland County."
The boy's father, Tracey Jackson, says the medical examiner called to tell him what caused the child's death. The autopsy report showed that he was being hit in the abdomen. It was blunt force trauma to the abdominal area,"
He feels social services failed to keep his son safe. Hines made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. He was given a court appointed attorney. He's being held without bond in the Harnett County Detention Center.
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