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Jerome Steward Obituary
Jerome T. Steward born on March 28, 1994 to Robin M. Steward and Jerry A. Perkins in Columbus, Ohio. Jerome unexpectedly departed this life on July 19, 2020 at the age of 26. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Carmen J. Steward, grandfathers Herman G. Perkins and Michael J. Brinkley. Jerome leaves to cherish his memories; his loving parents, Robin M. Steward and Jerry (Janel) Perkins; grandmother, Mary Alice Perkins; grandfather, Connie L. Genous; siblings; Jerry Deon Perkins (Lashawna Talley), Jazzmin Steward (Kevin Latham), Jalea (Tyree) Ellis, Trinity Johnson and Jaela Perkins; one niece, one nephew; girlfriend, Kasha Frazier. Also, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Jerome was deeply loved and will truly be missed. A Walk-through Visitation will take place from 6-8pm Thursday, July 30, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be held, Friday, July 31, 2020. Visitation 10am-12pm. Service will begin at 12:00pm. Both services will be held at Apostolic Faith Temple, 1634 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. All visitors are asked to wear an appropriate cloth face covering and entry will be staggered in order to maintain proper distancing according to current public health guidelines.
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Carolyn”sugar”Parker
August 7, 2020
Sending love light and peace to my family cousin Adam I love you and am praying during the very difficult time
Patricia Seabury McKenzie
August 1, 2020
On behalf of the Seabury family, our condolences.....Patricia Seabury McKenzie
Rev. Margret Brown
July 31, 2020
Please Lord touch this family. Comfort and keep them. Amen. My sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family
Karen Brehm
July 31, 2020
Dearest Robin. We are all so very sorry for your tragic loss. You have our deepest sympathy and love. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you dear friend. Love, Karen, Larry, Matthew & Nancy
Shirley Sherman
July 31, 2020
Robin and Jerry my heartfelt sympathy to you and the Stewart/Perkins family may God grant you the peace and comfort that you need in this sorrowful and trying time. My love to all of you today and always
Marvin L. Harris
July 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Victoria Jackson
July 30, 2020
I would like to express my sincere deep condolences to the entire family especially the parents and the siblings of Mr Jerome Steward he is gone but never forgotten always remember the love that you have for each other will always live forever and the wonderful memories that you made together shall remind you that he knew that you loved him as much as he loved you. My prayers are with you Perkins/Steward family God Bless you
JANELL PERKINS-ROBINSON
July 30, 2020
Jerome we are really going miss you keep everyone laughing we going to miss that pretty smile Jerry and aunt mary everybody I no how it but you have to stay strong I love Jerome to have as a cuz we will see him again God Bless
Nicole Young
July 29, 2020
Gone way too soon
Condolences to the family and prayers for strength while you heal and try to put your broken hearts back together again
Leenisha Stennis
July 29, 2020
To Mary Alice Perkins and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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