Indianapolis - Jaylen L. Wilson, 11, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 28, 2016.

Jaylen was born December 28, 2004 in Indianapolis to Keanna Wilson. He was a 6th grader at Raymond Park Middle School. Jaylen loved watching Disney movies. He also loved Elmo and had one on his ceiling. His mother said that Jaylen laughed so much it was as if he turned into Tickle Me Elmo. The sound of his laughter could make anyone's day. His favorite movie was Baby Geniuses. He loved anything red.

Jaylen was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vera Trotter. Family members left to cherish his memory include his beloved mother, Keanna Wilson; sister, Jazlyn Wilson; brother, Amir Brownie; grandfathers, David (Mia) Wilson and Sam Pryor; great grandmother, Ruby Trotter; uncle, Sean Pryor; Julian Lewis; and many other loving family members and friends.

Jaylen’s family will receive friends Saturday, September 3, 2016, from 10 am – 12 pm at Justified By Faith Baptist Church at 901 North Chester Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201. A celebration of Jaylen’s life will follow at 12pm at the church with Pastor Jeffery McGhee officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home.

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