TyKarri Shyheed Avain Lucas

June 22, 1995 - September 15, 2018

Mr. TyKarri Shyheed–Avain Lucas Sunrise – June 22, 1995 Sunset – September 15, 2018 Saturday, September 29, 2018 ~ 11:00 a.m. Florian Funeral Home, 1053 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor, Michigan Rev. Maurice L. McAfee, Officiating Mr. TyKarri Shyheed –Avain Lucas TyKarri was born June 22, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois to Tomika Perry and David Lucas. TyKarri departed this life suddenly on September 15, 2018 at the age of 23. His academic education included Benton Harbor Charter Schools, Dream Academy and he later completed his GED….an accomplishment he was proud of. TyKarri was affectionately known by his family as “The Rapper” and for his contributions to the family cooking, cleaning and loving them to the max. He was a loving and devoted father, son and brother. TyKarri was preceded in death by his father David Lucas. He leaves to cherish precious memories: A Daughter: TyKira Lucas (Mother Shaquoi); His Loving mother Tomika Perry; five sisters: Aviona, Rasheeda, Emari, Shanae and Nasjha; three brothers: David, Jr., DaCorey and Jamir; Grandparents: Avain and Annie Hightower and Ernestine Lucas; Aunts: Aisha, Nicole, Monick Lucas, all of Chicago, IL.; Uncles Deven and DeMarcus Hightower, Memphis, TN and Otheieno Lucas, Chicago; A special friend, Janae McClenton and life-long friend Mario Clark and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. MOM - IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY SON Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small….. to have you as my son, was the greatest gift of all! A special time! A special face! A special son…I can’t replace! With an aching heart I whisper low…. I miss you son and love you so!