James Rockett III, age 41

Lost to gun violence on June 29, 2023 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Lil James, Jay
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  • Personality:
    2 funny,smart outgoing
    3 loving,smart
    3 giving
    4 loving
    2 Loved God
    2 Big Heart
    2 Loved Kids
    1 Caring
  • Occupation:
    1 Many Trades
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  • Comments:
    9 First our son,now you this not fair
    9 Hug our son for me. I miss y'all
    4 I'm numb
    4 I love you James always and forever. I miss you so much
    3 you won't ever be forgotten
    4 missing you and our son I love you both always and forever
    2 my best friend
    1 I miss you 😔 LongliveJames sorry this happened to you
    2 you and our son's smile always lit up the room
    1 Forever Jay and Sheym
    3 10-19-81 /06-29-23
    3 Happy Heavenly Birthday Jay, I love you and miss you too.
    1 I miss you and Ya'Sheym both. y'all big smiles and laughters I'm double heartbroken I love you both
    1 words can't express how I feel.
    1 still missing you
    1 Three years today for our son and seven months for you. I miss y'all both and love y'all both
    1 I lights a candle everyday when I shouldn't have to.
    1 I haven't forgotten about you at all
    1 missing you and Sheym
    1 Hug our son for me
    1 you are still my best friend and will always be Sheym's Dad. I miss y'all both
    1 Happy Heavenly Birthday

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