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Malachi Washington Obituary

Washington, Malachi Lewis
2004 - 2020
Malachi Lewis Washington, 15, passed away on January 1, 2020. He was born in Columbus, OH on February 16, 2004. He was a sophomore at Bishop Ready High School and was a talented athlete including football, basketball, track and wrestling. He was preceded in death by his 3 month old brother Roman, brother Josiah, stillborn, paternal grandmother Debbie Sue Washington, step-aunt Sarah Lynn Cline. He is survived by mother and step-father, Brandy Washington and Shane Cline; father and step-mother, Jon Washington and Tessa Foster; siblings, BraJ'on, Urijah, Jasmine and Jeremiah; great-grandmother, Nellie Imes; grandmothers, Karen Runyon and Paula Shepard Janes; grandfathers, Michael Brown, Michael Freeman; uncle, Monkey; best friend, Sage Tilley; favorite cousins, Damien Duff Kelley, Chandler and Jesse Goddard; and immeasurable friends, cousins, and extended family. Malachi was loved and adored by all who knew him. His infectious energy and contagious smile will forever be etched on the hearts of all who knew him. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm, 2-4 and 6-8pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Additional visitation will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the church from 10-11am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, OH. To leave a message for the family visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2020.

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Gregory Thompson

February 16, 2020

Happy birthday to my best friend/brother we were literally the same person I just miss you and I think about you everyday I love you

My Brother 4TL

Gregory Thompson

February 16, 2020

Happy birthday brother I miss you and I think about you everyday I love you

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Dalton Kessler

Sent Flowers

Theresa Myers

January 7, 2020

So sad to hear of the loss of yet another young man of our parish. So unfair. May he RIP.

Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

Rachel Muha

Sent Flowers

Greater Glory Basket

Rachel Muha

Sent Flowers

The Compassionate Friends

January 7, 2020

Dear Washington Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Greg/Garin Thompson

January 7, 2020

I am writing on behalf of my grandsons Greg/Garin. There have been many times I have dropped Greg off at Malachi's house. My grandsons are so sad and hurt by the loss of Malachi May God Comfort with HIS Blanket of Love & Comfort during this most difficult time. Let the great times the smiles the words he has spoken give you a reason to smile. Praying for Malachi's family On behalf Greg/Garin Thompson

Steve Gohring Family

January 6, 2020

Our hearts and prayers are with you.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH

Jan

8

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH

Jan

8

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH

Jan

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH

Jan

9

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel - Grove City

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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