Jaheim Karon Black

Jaheim Karon Black was a young man of Gainesville whose life brightened the days of family and friends. Though only 17, Jaheim's presence mattered to those who knew him in his neighborhood and community. Family members asked for privacy as they made arrangements and remembered him in their prayers.

Jaheim passed away on May 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. His loss was mourned by loved ones and neighbors who recall a youth with possibilities ahead of him. In the days following his death, the family worked with local funeral professionals to share details and invite the community to support them as they grieved.

Funeral services were arranged with Phillip & Sons, The Funeral Directors, Inc. – West at Alachua, and friends and family were encouraged to offer condolences, share memories, and plant trees or send flowers in his honor. Those who wish to remember Jaheim are invited to keep his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.

Jaheim’s life, though brief, mattered deeply to those who loved him. This page is offered as a place to hold his name and the simple truth that a young person known to his family and community is gone too soon. May his memory be a comfort to those who carry it, and may the support of neighbors and friends help the family in the coming days.