Keyvon Bentley

Keyvon Kentrez Bentley passed away on October 25, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 14 years. He was born January 9, 2010, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tashaona Bentley and Cordarius Buford.

Keyvon, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was an 8th grader at White Pine Middle School and had previously attended Atkins Middle School. He enjoyed playing basketball, talking about cars, talking on the phone, and begging his mom for everything under the sun. Keyvon was best described by his classmates as funny, happy, and outgoing, with a big bright smile. Keyvon brought so much love and happiness into any room he entered. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Keyvon leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Tashaona Bentley and Cordarius Buford; grandparents, Carla Moten and Jimmy Bentley of Saginaw, Michigan, Tammie Buford (Terrell) Burden, of St. Louis, Missouri, and Contrary Pearson Sr; great-grandmothers, Minnie Ewing and Betty Wilson; sister, Kartier Carter; brothers, Jeremiah Prince, Tristan Kidd Jr, and Caiden Buford; many aunts and great-aunts, including, Ciera Kelly, Myshonica Buford, and Nyauna Wheeler; uncles, Jimmy (Tiara) Bentley and Wykem Strong; a host of cousins including special cousins, Jasmin Moten, Infiniti Wingo, and Jai-Juwan Turner-Moten; many other relatives and friends including James Jelks Jr, Iviance Ezell Jr, Aleta Romero, and his Godmother, Chyla Wade.

Keyvon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tony and Marie Moten, and special grandfather, Willie Strong.

The family would like to express special thanks to White Pine Middle School and Atkins Middle School, and everyone who has been there for them during this difficult time.