Jaiden Keagan French

Jaiden Keagan French, 12, of Rockford, was born November 11, 2010 and passed away after a catastrophic illness on March 30, 2023. He is survived by his four brothers, Anthony, Nathan, Michael and Eric; step- brothers, Kevin and Kenden Petty; step-sister, Kendra Petty. Also survived by his father, Edwin French III; step-mother, Lindsey Petty; birth mother, Elaina McClain; grandfather, Edwin French, Jr. and grandfather, Gary McClain. Jaiden is predeceased by grandmothers, Edna French and Bernice McClain.
Jaiden's oldest brother Anthony wrote the following!
Jaiden French was the most handsome, loving, funny, outgoing and absolutely perfect baby brother and son anyone could have ever asked for but especially to his family who loves him so much. It was not fair and he was too young to leave us at the age of 12 but God has bigger and better things for him to do in even more spectacular places we just can't even imagine.
He was the youngest of us 5 brothers yet he outdid every single one of us in everything he did. He loved going outside and hanging out with everyone. Winning in every game he'd be playing against whoever thought they'd even stand a chance with him. He loved playing sports being an absolute beast in basketball, had an arm of a god throwing a football and not once have I seen him not throw a spiral straight down the line to every single target every single time and was excited to start baseball soon. All while he'd be playing video games and watching YouTube videos until the sun came out. He was amazing at everything he set his mind to and even started mentioning that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. Jaiden was loved by every single person who's ever met him and he put smiles on every one of their faces. He always wanted to make people happy and laugh and with a smile that stretched from ear to ear he didn't even have to do much. He'll be missed by all of us and it'll never be the same without our little JJ here with us but we will always have him in our hearts. With the very, very unexpected loss anything anyone could donate would help us with his funeral and medical expenses. Even sharing this if you can't give because Jaiden deserves the best we can do for him as he's done so much for us and our family in the little amount of time he had.
I love and miss you so much Jaiden. We all do and especially dad. But I got them down here and I'll make sure everyone's okay knowing you're up there laughing and playing with grandma and everyone else who loves you. Staying strong for you little bro and I hope you're smiling down on us. Until we meet again JJ.
Celebration of life will be held at 5:00 PM Friday, April 14, 2023 in Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Avenue, Loves Park with a visitation from 4:00 PM until the time of service. A time for fellowship immediately following the service in the gym. GoFundMe link is posted below the obituary.
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