Robert Darnell Gunn

Robert Darnell Gunn Jr (A.K.A. "RJ" b.k.a JR) was born June 21, 2010 at University of Chicago Hospital to the proud parents of Tiara Chatman Cornell Lewis. He was raised in Chicago, IL where he attended Simeon Career Academy. Robert never got a chance to fully enjoy his life or finish high school which he loved dearly . He was The sweetest,caring & most respectful child a mother could ask for. He was very protective & VERY BIG ON FAMILY. Although his life was cut short due to gun violence we will forever keep his memories alive and forever cherish the moments.
On November 15, 2025 Robert jr was call home to glory
Robert jr was preceded in death by great grandma Willa Mae grandfather Paul Cousin Dalilah & Dariah
Robert jr leaves to cherish his memories: Mother Tiara Chatman Father Cornell Lewis sisters Jamyah & makyra Brothers Jonte & Makel grandmother Angela Floyd great uncle tramelle uncle Robert Paul aunties Shana Alexis Ciara angel bubbles cousins Jeremy Zariah Zarion kyair Romona Ramon bestfriend/twin lil cee play sister Niya & a host of other relatives cousins & friends
A private viewing for family will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 3:00pm CST at the Angelus Funeral Home, located at 8243 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60620.
As we remember Robert, we invite you to share your memories, stories, and photographs on his memorial page. This will serve as a place where we can celebrate and remember Robert's beautiful life. His story is not just one of loss, but one of love, creativity, and inspiration. In remembering Robert, we keep his spirit alive and honor of our dear brother
the day you left me my heart shattered.. I couldn't stand to see you like that. You was my everything, my best friend, my brother, my other half, my whole heart, and my dad because you always acted like it. I'm going to always remember all the nagging you used to do all the hating you used to do even all the thinking you smb dad u used to do. Rj was the most caring sweetest brother ever. I know my brother wouldn't want to see me cry but how can I when I know I'm never getting my sweet Boy back.. I love you big brother rest up & fly high! made in our lives
1) dear brother,
the day you left me my heart shattered.. I couldn't stand to see you like that. You was my everything, my best friend, my brother, my other half, my whole heart, and my dad because you always acted like it. I'm going to always remember all the nagging you used to do all the hating you used to do even all the thinking you smb dad u used to do. Rj was the most caring sweetest brother ever. I know my brother wouldn't want to see me cry but how can I when I know I'm never getting my sweet Boy back.. I love you big brother rest up & fly high!
2)I carry your heart ,your love with me every where I go. So I can know I'm never alone . You been my back bone for the longest . You had me and I most definitely had you. You was mad I was mad . I was hurt you was hurt. we was like two peas in a pot . now I'm in this cold world alone. I'm going to be strong for you Mybaby. you was strong for me. I hope heaven treating you well baby I love you and I miss you I got your people forever no matter what because I know it would be the same way if this was me . Longliverj forever 15 (longlivemybfn
3)I don't even know where to start twin… No sadness can compare to this, my twinnn/my bestfriend there is no one else on earth that will be on my side like you was, get on my nerves like you was, argue like we was, laughing like we was, it hurt me sooo much that this situation even happened but I hold onto you forever, my brother in my heart and memory. We shared something so special, A bond so deep and true, Nobody and I mean nobody could ever replace yo spot as my twin. I know that we will meet again i know this is not the end… rest softly from now until that day love Forever you baby boy - Lil Cee Twin
4)I love you lil bro I'm mad I wasn't there for you because I know how it woulda went forever you my shawty
5)to my favorite cousin jr.. words cannot describe, express, nor explain the way I'm missing you.. I just wish you never left but god needed you more then we did. ima always remember by your smile your ways & how you make people laugh when their mad. I hope that you and my sister dalilah have fun in heaven.. I love you so much rest well favorite cousin. - Zariah !
6)Letter to my brother and heaven ,
They say there is a reason ,
They say time will heal,
Neither time or reason , will change the way I feel , gone , are the days , we used to share , but in my heart , you are , always there , the gates of memories, will never close I miss you more than anybody knows, love and miss you everyday, till we meet again …
ALWAYS AND FORVER ~Jamayah .
7)Dear brother , my last nd final words to you was i love you so much we got this nd guess what ??? u did it !!! i swear u did it !!! u fought for so so long my hardbody i love you forever yk u my hardbody u the first person i call wenever i get into a fight or argument ! dang we cant make nm tiktoks tg?? nm bothering me wen u get outta school nd before school ??? nm hugs ?? nm laughs ??? your smile brother omgg your smile is everything yk i needed you the most but it's okay i got you forever i tried to save you n yk i was right there by your side yk i got you brother forever i promise i got you i love you sm please watch over us as we try our best to grieve until we meet again !! -fav sister myah
8)Dear Jr, I know i'm not supposed to question God but why? I want you to know that even though we went through a lot of things, i'll always love you no matter what. I'll always remember you, and my favorite things about you. Remember when we had our first kiss 03/16/24? It's all over.. I hope one day we can be reunited. My mama said she love you & you'll always be her son in law. Get your rest my love, It's forever you - Love Jania
9)To my nephew my baby my life my butt butt lord I don't even know what too u it hurts so bad just know I love u I miss u an those last words will forever live in my head in go miss them hugs lord when I walk threw that door tete I love uuuuuuu I love when u cook .... well until we meet again u with ur favorite cousin dalilah now
Love always ur favorite tete Ciara
10)Dear Robert, those special memories of u will always bring a smile if only we can have u back for a lil while, then we can sit, walk and talk like we use to do, they took you away to soon, though I won't ever see you smile again js remember me with smiles, laughs not tears & recall the closeness that was ours but it's sad to walk the road alone instead of side by side, I love you Robert, until we meet again #neverforgotten - Love Indeia
11)Jr hold it down up there man.I'll be headed your way soon,Flyin' like eagle,nigga searching for ya,And I ain't gone stop until I find ya sincerely your big cousin Jeremy go holler at lil sis for me cuz tell her it's all my nigga we good. I love you lil cuz u broke my heart. You live through me.
We played the game all day on Roblox I genuinely love yu big brother but my best memory was when we played basketball outside. And when we went to the store and when we was on our block we raced to the house and whoever won got 5$ by the person that lost i used to lose all the time I love you brudda imma forever rep your name rest in paradise brudda -Ma'kel
Jr man I miss you so much words can't express how I feel cuzzo. It don't feel right losing you.
You wasn't just family you was someone I could laugh with someone who understood me without me having to say much
Now it's just quiet and that quiet hurts a lot
I think about you all the time the moments we had the ones we were supposed to have all of it
Life feels different without you and I hate that you not here to see any of this. Im going to alway still hold you close in my heart
Jr I miss you more than I can ever put into words and I hope you know I'm carrying your name with me every single day. Longlive JR-Javonte
Dear My Jr MY BABY
Mommy love you sooooo Much. My premie baby my mean mug but smile right after baby. No matter how sad hurt or any I am my son will always ask I'm ok do I need anything. My baby is a true hustler, warrior and very protective of his family. I just want you to know that I love you my butt butt my heart the child that stays up all night he a be like mom I'm not going to sleep till you come in. Mommy baby Ilove you and I promise to never forget you my big baby butt butt. You are my everything and more .
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR MA LORD IMA MISS YOUR VOICE & BUSTING INTO A ROOM OR ANYWHERE & AND WE LIKE NA WHERE DID HE COME FROM
MY BABY
MOMMY LOVE YU ALWAYSSS AND FOREVER YOUR MOM