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Tavares Carter Obituary

In the last hour of New Year's Day, when the men with assault rifles fired wildly, a bullet found a baby boy strapped in his car seat.

Tavares Carter Jr. was shot once in the back and died behind the passenger seat of a 1998 Oldsmobile at the age of 8 months.
Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jan. 2, 2007.

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Wilfred WIley

January 19, 2018

I miss you today as much as I did yesterday I miss you baby boy

jammeria henry

February 26, 2013

miss you:(

jada miller

February 25, 2013

hey tavares well as you know your in a good place im happy that you dont have no more pain your a gorgeous and hope your haveing a great time bye love yaa

jammeria henry

February 25, 2013

love you baby!!

jammeria henry

February 25, 2013

hey tavares well your so cute and i REALLY miss u with all my heart you where one i million to my mom she was hard down crying when she heard that you got shot i was to. but we love you and you will always be in our prayers.

jada miller

February 25, 2013

hi this is jada i am sorry for your loss this is tanyia friend may god bless him and keep in his arms <3

TANYIA WILEY

June 18, 2008

I REALLY MISS YOU,I HOPE THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL. I KNOW YOUR ALWAYS WATCHING OVER ME .KNOWING YOUR IN A SAFE PLACE WHICH IS IN HEAVEN, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS. AUNTIE BABY

WILFRED WILEY SR.

December 25, 2007

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT YOUR'E ALWAYS WITH ME EVERYDAY RIDE WITH TO WORK AN HOME, I LOOK OUT MY MIRROR ISEE YOUR SMILING FACE. GRAND DADDY BABY

chandell wiley

February 3, 2007

hey there this chandell and im signing my sons guest book and i wont to thank everybody for all of there support. iwish that i couuld get in contact wit you all the ones that i haven talk to in a while but THANK YOU
TAVARES JR YOU WERE AN TRUE ANGLE WE ALL ARE GONA MISS YOU DEARLY YOU SO PRECIOUS JUST WONDER WHY THIS HAPPEND TO YOU BUT MOMMY AND DADDY LOVES YOU .

RYAN BULLARD

January 24, 2007

IAM SO SORRY ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN TO LIL TAVARES JR. ITS A SHAME THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO BE SO CRUEL AND TAKE ANOTHER INNOCENT HUMANS LIFE BUT CHANDELL YOU HANG IN THERE EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY IS IN THE HANDS OF GOD RIGHT NOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE LIL'TAVARES WAS TRULY AN ANGEL ON EARTH THATS WHY GOD HAD TO TAKE HIM TO BE IN HEAVEN WITH HIM YOU JUST HANG IN THEIR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYER AND REMEMBER THIS GOD DOES THINGS FOR A REASON HE DID THAT CAUSE TAVARES WAS AN ANGEL ON EARTH HE JUST GAVE HIM HIS WINGS TO FLY AWAY

Belinda,Chelsea,Dominique,Tanisha & Jace (Taylor Family)

January 14, 2007

Chandell & Tavares we send our sincerest prayers that you will both find peace in the memories and smiles that you shared with your beautiful baby boy.He gave you the gift of unconditional love....a gift that will remain with you forever.We feel blessed that we were able to see him when we came to town,we will cherish that memory.Chandell we pray that physically you will recuperate soon and know that God will take care of your heart and soul.

Quanita Parks

January 12, 2007

Chandell, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during yourBereavement.During your difficult days Always REMEMBER that God is to wise to make a mistake. Tavares Jr. truly is one of God angels. HE'S IN GOD CARE! Our prayers are with you.

Psalm 23
Quanita , Alonzo & Kieran

Terri Luchini

January 11, 2007

Chandell and Family,
I am so truly sorry for the loss of your son. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Angie Davis

January 11, 2007

With deepest sympathy to you Chandelle & Tavarres not matter what the circumstances may be, put your trust into GOD. Let this make the both of you stronger together. Remember your ANGEL is now watching Love yall!!!!!!

January 10, 2007

To the family of this Precious Little Angel that the Lord sent here for a short time. I know you may not understand, but the Lord does things for a reason. I know your pain, I lost my son when he was only 8 years old, and the grief and pain seemed unbareable, I felt like I could not make it or go on, but with prayer, God's Love, his grace, his mercy, and his comfort, I made it. It will not be easy, but know that your son is with you and know that God will be by your side. Lean on the Lord for your strength. You and Your family are in my Prayers.

God Bless you and Keep You.
Prophetess Teleiasha Fuller (Gainesville, FL)

maria rosin

January 10, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Ericka and Ricky Williams

January 10, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Our hearts is here with you. STAY STRONG HE'S WATCHING OVER YOU!

SHANIKA WRIGHT

January 9, 2007

CHANDELL I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST, I HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU AND TAVARES. IF YOU NEED ANYBOBY TO TALK TO GIRL YOU KNOW WHERE I AM AT. R.I.P LIL TAVARES YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. SHANIKA AND DEREK WRIGHT.

Omar Dames

January 9, 2007

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your child, and I just want you to know that I praying for you, and the family.

S. Ferguson

January 8, 2007

My deepest condolescences to Chandell, and to Tavares in the lost of such a handsome angel. Look up and be encourage and know that God has everything in control, even though we don't understand "why". May the Lord give each of you strength in your time of sorrow.

VANESSA DELANCY

January 8, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Shante` Potts

January 7, 2007

A precious life cut so short. R.I.P Tavares! We know your in a better place now! My heart goes out to you Chandell;; Stay strong mama!! Your in my prayers

shonta soito

January 6, 2007

i'm so sorry for your loss of your baby boy but god know best and he is to wise to make a mistake.her was a soldier in the army of the lord.

Eren Calderon

January 5, 2007

Chandell Im so sorry that you lost your baby. I hope you feel beter I know it's going to be hard, but just remember the great times you had with your baby he's going to be in a nice place now and god is going to take care of him, he's going to be a pretty angel and even though you can't see him he's always go to be with you.

Lisa Salazar

January 5, 2007

We are so sorry for the loss of your little boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how difficult is it to loose a child.I lost my daughter 2 yrs ago she was only 5 yrs old.The Salazar Family

JESSICA PRINCIPE

January 5, 2007

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE CARTER AND WILEY FAMILY.TAVARES WAS A BEUTIFUL AND HAPPY BOY AND WE ALL LOVED HIM I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS MAY HE REST IN PEACE.........

JESSICA PRINCIPE

January 5, 2007

MY HEAT GOES OUT TO THE CARTER AND WILEY FAMILY. TAVARES WAS A BEUTIFUL LITTLE BOY AND SO HAPPY BUT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE KNOW AND WE ALL LOVE AND MISS HIM......

Hobe Sound Elementary Faculty & Staff

January 4, 2007

Della,
Our hearts go out to you and Chandell at this time and in
the days ahead.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

ANN WILLIS

January 4, 2007

DONT THINK OF THIS AS A LOST RIGHT NOW THINK OF THIS AS A BLESSING BECAUSE TAVARES CARTER JR IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW HES AT THE LITTLE HEAVENS PLAYGROUND PLAYING AN ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT GOD DOESNT PUT MORE ON US THEN WE CAN BARE SO MOM KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AN KEEP PRAYING BECAUSE WE ARE TO REJOICE WHEN A LIFE LEAVE THIS WORLD IN CRY WHEN IT COMES IN SO MOMMY KEEP YOUR HAED UP AN I'LL KEEP PRAYING FOR YOU FROM A MOTHER TO A MOTHER WHO KNOWS YOUR PAIN

Daisy

January 3, 2007

To the Family of this precious Angel! I pray in Jesus name for strength and comfort in this time of need. May his loving arms embrace your family as you go thru this. He will never leave you nor forsake you! My thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless you and keep you. Please don't allow this to keep you from reaching your destiny in Christ. Be strengthen and have hope in him who is greater than any situation and circumstance. God Bless

BROWN AND ROLLE FAMILY

January 3, 2007

GOD BLESS LIL T CARTER AND HIS MOTHER AND FATHER BECAUSE GOD IS THE ONLY 1 KNOWS THE REASON FOR TAKING HIS ANGEL 2 HEAVEN OUR HEARTS GO OUT 2YOU AND YOUR PARENTS

J JIMERSON

January 3, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

NICOLE JOHNSON

January 3, 2007

TAVARES MY LITTLE ANGEL, I AM GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN U IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT YOU WERE HERE. I DID GET A CHANCE TO GIVE YOU ONE LAST KISS AND TO C YOUR FACE ONE LAST TIME. I WANT U TO KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U AND EVEN THOUGH U R GONE U WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART.LOVE NICOLE AND LIL JEROME

MICHELLE JACOB

January 3, 2007

TAVARES OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL THEY TOOK YOU FROM US BEFORE WE HAD A CHANCE TO SAY GOODBYE YOU LEFT US WITH A VOID IN OUR HEARTS BUT YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE 8 MONTHS THAT WE DID HAVE WITH YOU IT HURT SO BAD BUT WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE SMILING DOWN ON US. LOVE ALWAYS AUNT CHELL,T'CIAYAH,UNCLE BRIAN AND THE REST OF THE CARTER FAMILY.

Sharunda Jackson

January 3, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family,May god continue to bless you and your family.

SHARELL HUDSON

January 3, 2007

MY FAMILY GIVES OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR LOST,MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU....

Marci

January 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with little Tavares and his family he is playing with the angels now.

RaNeesa RUCKER

January 3, 2007

DEAR LIL' TAVARES, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME AND CHA-CHA AND I KNOW YO WILL PROTECT US IN EVERY WAY! CHARLIYA AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU! LUV RANEESA & CHA-CHA

shamika johnson

January 3, 2007

Rest In Peace Tavares may the lord keep you close to his heart
you will be truly missed

SUSAN BEST

January 3, 2007

may the lord bless the family of Tavares.your son is now with his heavenly father,please take comfort in knowing your son will always love you and he is waiting to reunite with you all again some day.may God speed.

April M

January 3, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss I just moved to Tn from West Palm Beach in May of 2006. I hope that one day Palm Beach county becomes a safe place to live again. I hope that you will find peace and that one day your sons story will help save the life of another.

Jan Ahlqvist

January 3, 2007

My Condolenca to the family!
Jan Ahlqvist BORAS SWEDEN

Kristie

January 3, 2007

My prayer goes out to the family of this little one. It is always hard to deal with death but to have to deal with such a senseless act is unbearable. I know not your pain, I can only imagine it's intenseness. I pray that you find strength in the Lord to get you through the dark days and nights that will surely come.

It's so sad that this had to happen to your little one. Words cannot describe what I feel in my heart about this reality. I will lift you up in prayer. May the God that I serve keep you in peace.

Daryl and Lotus Speaks

January 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless and remember God will comfort you in the days to come.

Raquel

January 3, 2007

I am really sorry for the lost it's a shame that people can be so cruel and take another humans life. May God bless this family and the baby, because now he's in a better place. I will keep you in my prayers

Tramane

January 3, 2007

my condolences to the family of Tavares. God does everything for a reason. this world is all screwed up. May God bless the family.

Jerry Patterson

January 3, 2007

I am very sorry for your lost. If you need anything and I can help. Please let me know.

Deke and Family

Dian Bohanan

January 3, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

marquisa ford

January 3, 2007

chandell this is quisa and im so sorry about what happened to your baby and i know its probally hard for you right know but everything will be okay but the lord will see you through love always marquisa ford and barrick omarion eugene jackson.

evelyn talbot

January 3, 2007

may the loard keep u in perfect peace and look to him from where all your help and love cometh from

Jennifer Wright

January 3, 2007

God bless this innocent angel. Keep him close to your heart along with his mother and father. The most comforting thought out of this horrible crime is that you love this baby more and he is safe with you forever. Tavares will always be in my prayers.

THE TUCKER FAMILY

January 3, 2007

YOU ARE GODS PRECIOUS CHILD,YOU ARE NOW IN A SAFE PLACE,WITH THE CREATOR.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Jessica

January 3, 2007

Anytime someone loses a child has to be one of the most heartwrenching experiences one can endure. Our heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

January 3, 2007

God bless the little children.

angela clark

January 3, 2007

My dearest sympathy is with you during your precious lost. keep faith in god and he will carry you threw this horrible time in your life. may god bless you and your family during your sorrow.

Ted Welsh

January 3, 2007

I am truely sorry that a loss came to you this day. Please think of better times and hope God is happy with his newest recipient.

ST. MARY'S M.C. TRAUMA/EMERGENCY NURSES

January 3, 2007

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, IT WAS A DEVASTATING NIGHT IN THE ER. THE DEATH OF TAVARES BOTHERED US ALL. WE ALL PRAY THAT THESE GUN WARS STOP. TAVARES WAS A BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY AND SEEMED TO BE AT PEACE WITH GOD. OUR PRAYS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

michelle t

January 3, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss and just know that you have an angel with you and i do not think theere are any words that can make you feel better but i am praying

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