Kjonn Trevail Blyden

Kjonn Trevail Blyden, age 28, of Brandon, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1992 in Corvena, California, to Michelle Gabison Blyden Mitchell and Kevin Tillman.

Kjonn was known for his big heart. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He enjoyed writing music, playing video games, working as a United States Postal Service Worker, was an avid basketball player and was strong in his faith.

He is survived by parents, Michelle (James) Mitchell and Kevin Tillman; siblings, Kevon Blyden, Mativa Blyden, Marcus and David Mitchell; nieces, Ava Michelle and Nyla Moon; Grandparents, Leonila Blyden, Alma Mitchel and James E. Mitchell, Sr.; uncles, Fredrick, Robert, and Michael Blyden, James and Ernest Tillman, and Foi; aunts, Jeanette, Barbara (Robert), Sheila (Harrison), Diana, Bergitta, Lisa, Gretchen, and numerous cousins, and close friends.

A celebration of Kjonn's life will be held Monday, July 19, 2021 at Davis Watkins Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Burial will take place immediately following at Beal Memorial Cemetery, 316 Beal Parkway NW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org) in honor of Kjonn T. Blyden.

The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers for our family in this time of mourning and reflection.