On September 2, 2024, at the tender age of 6, TyQuavis Goode left this world after a courageous battle with Menkes Disease.
Visitation: 6-8PM Friday, September 13, 2024 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10AM Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
TyQuavis was born with a condition called Menkes disease, which is a severe neurodegenerative hereditary disorder that has affected TJ since birth. TJ thrived and flourished from an infant to starting his 1st-grade year at Woodway Elementary 2024. He enjoyed traveling with his family, loved the attention and entertainment from his cousins, and was super amused by videos on his iPad. He relished the activities of the petting zoo, took pleasure in social activities with his classmates, and was elated to become a big brother!! TJ had become a SUPERHERO, a figure, endowed with superhuman powers for fighting adversity, calamity, misery, and tribulation. He embraced his life, fought through his storms, and when God whispered his name he gently and quietly slept. TJ is our SUPERHERO!!!
We are grateful for all TJ’s memories and every moment we shared with TJ. He has inspired us to continue to love, hope, dream, and stay encouraged to live life to the fullest. We will miss your hugs, high-fives, and huge giggles. But most of all, I’ll miss your little hands holding ours!!
TyQuavis is survived by his mother, Tiarra Dotson; father, TyQuavis Goode; sister, Skylar Montgomery; brother, Traycen Goode; grandparents, Carla Bolridge, Donte Dotson, Trina Hamilton, and Jimmy Goode (Angel); great-grandparents, Lena Bolridge, Helen Hamilton, Larry (Yolanda) Dotson and Bennie Goode; great-great-grandmother, Margaret Hamilton; and numerous other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Marvin Bolridge and Jimmy Goode, Sr..
The family would like to thank Midway ISD, Care Options for Kids, Dr. Stephen Chak, Plano Children’s Health, and Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital for all the kindness and care they provided for TyQuavis.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Scottish Rite Hospital-Dallas.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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We love our TJ! You are dearly missed! Continue to breathe the AIR OF HEAVEN.
I am truly sorry for your loss prayers going up
Our thoughts and prayers are definitely with the family. I pray God wraps his arms around all of you during this time. Our son Jackson was in TJ’s class and we loved seeing them together laughing and having fun. We loved TJ and we are definitely missing him. 🙏
Our Deepest Condolences to You and Your Family. May Your Memories of TyQuavis
Comfort You Always.
Blessed are those who Mourn, for They will be Comforted. Matthew 5:4
Judy and Steve Tovar
Hey Handsome Face!!!!!
Jorn’aee loves you 4EVER & I’m so happy that I was able to meet you every chance I got. Your little smile and laugh always warmed my heart, watch over your siblings for us and your parents. They need you the most! Until we meet again <3
We are praying for the entire family during this time of bereavement. Praying God’s peace and comfort both now and in the days ahead!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰🥰🥰
Living Word Noon Day Prayer Team and Women’s Department
I don’t know this family but I’m Praying for yall. I can’t imagine what yall are going through. This just broke my heart. May this baby rest in GOD’S arms
Praying for the family of thier loved one. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tiffanie Ware – Greater Bethel COGIC, Pastor Larry & Lady Joyce Carpenter.
You’re gonna be truly missed. continue to watch Over your mother Your baby sister and the rest of the family. We’re gonna miss you and love you your auntie
My sincere condolences and prayers for the families of Little TJ.
I extend my sincerest condolences and prayers to the parents and entire bereaved family may the Lord give you all peace, comfort and understanding during this difficult time.
❤ Love you nephew. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Love you so much and will truly miss you baby TJ. ❤
So sorry for your loss TxDot. Love & Hugs to you and your family. TJ dancing with the angels now. God bless you all
You T J had a beautiful smile that meant that your Soul was beautiful as well. Rest on Sweetie.
Love,
Your Cousins
The Bledsoe Family
My condolences to the family of TJ. I only knew him for a short period of time. When he smiled as I lifted him onto the school bus, I knew there was love and goodness inside. God bless and keep you little man.
So sorry for your lost. My God give you strength and courage during this time.
Greg and Cynthia Rains
Louis and I send our condolences, love, and prayers for peace.
-Louis & Ayanna Brown
My deepest condolences and prayers. TJ always had a big smile and I know he is still smiling in your heart. Remembering his smile will bring tears but also comfort of love just to know he is safe & smiling with the Lord! 💪🏾🙏🏾❤️