Jaquan Bailey

Jaquan Marquise Bailey entered eternal rest on October 30, 2024. Jaquan was born to April Mack and James Bailey on March 24, 1991, in New Haven, CT. He received his early childhood and kindergarten education in Memphis, Tennessee, and his elementary and high school education at Highville Mustard Seed Charter School and James Hillhouse High School in Connecticut.
Jaquan was given the affectionate name Boo Boo by his sister while he was in his mother's womb, and was called Boo Boo by his family, friends, and community from then on. He was known for his loyalty, strength, and intelligence, and could make anyone laugh, even on a hard day. He was gifted in basketball and football and played for Farnham Basketball League and Pop Warner's New Haven Steelers as a child. He loved to eat and would "eat his mother out of house and home" if he could. His favorite foods were fruit, cheddar cheese, and special salads and sandwiches made by his mom. He enjoyed playing video games, joking, and spending time with family and friends.
Jaquan and his fiancée, Kenaya Langston, shared 14 years together. Their baby girl, Journey, was Jaquan's entire world, and he often affectionately called her his "big head baby."
An adoring father, beloved son, cherished brother, devoted fiancé, loving uncle, and loyal friend, Jaquan will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jaquan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Roberta Mack; paternal grandmother, Allie Faye Warren; paternal grandfather, Rodney Warren; stepfather, John Young; and best friend, Dyshant M. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Journey Bailey; mother, April Young; father, James Bailey; fiancée, Kenaya Langston; siblings, Praniece Nicholson (Nathan), John Young III, and John Michael Young; cousins/siblings, Anthony Lloyd and Laquanta Brumsey; niece and nephew, Zuri and Ezra Nicholson; close friends, Briquann C., Anthony M., Jaray T. and Sebastian C.; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.