Kevon Follow

Kevon Mikel Follow, 21, of Jacksonville, Florida, is remembered for his love of music and the hopes he held for the future. A young man with a passion for rhythm and words, Kevon aspired to build a life through his art and to share his gift with others.

Family members recall Kevon as someone who carried a deep sense of creativity. Those closest to him said he dreamed of becoming a rapper and poured his energy into music as a way to express himself. His ties to the Jacksonville community were strong: neighbors and loved ones gathered after his passing to honor his memory, and a candlelight vigil reflected how many lives he touched.

Kevon was the son of Kevin Follow and Penny Jones. In public remembrances, his mother described the loss as an immeasurable sorrow, and family members shared how important community, faith, and togetherness were in the days after his death. Funeral services were held at New First Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, where friends and family came together to celebrate his life.

Though Kevon’s life was cut short, those who loved him remember a young man with artistic aspirations and a presence that left an impression on his neighborhood. His family’s hope that violence in the community will end stands as part of his legacy. Kevon’s memory endures in the music he loved, the family who treasured him, and the community that gathered to mourn and remember him.