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In loving memory of

Wykil Sherrod Jr.

September 27, 1998 — April 10, 2019

Wykil L. Sherrod Jr., a 20-year-old from Plainfield, is remembered for the warmth he brought to family and neighborhood gatherings and the bright promise of a life cut far too short.

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Remembering Wykil

A life held close in memory

Wykil L. Sherrod Jr., born September 27, 1998, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away on April 10, 2019. He was 20 years old. Wykil’s life was woven into the fabric of his neighborhood — a familiar face at local gatherings and a presence who mattered to family and friends.

Those who knew Wykil recall a young man whose everyday connections spoke of loyalty and belonging. He is remembered by family members and neighbors who treasured ordinary moments together: casual conversations on nearby streets, time spent with relatives, and the small, dependable ways he showed up for people around him.

Wykil’s life was an expression of the ties that define community — family, friendship, and neighborhood bonds that create meaning in daily life. While public notices record the facts of his passing, those who loved him remember the person he was: a son, a relative, and a neighbor whose presence left an impression on those close to him.

In honoring Wykil’s memory, family and friends reflect on the promise and potential of a young life and the value of the moments he shared with others. Those who wish to leave remembrances or offer condolences may consult the funeral home’s tribute page for details and to share memories. Wykil’s life, though brief, mattered deeply to those who knew him and will be remembered with care.

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Remembering Wykil with compassion and heartfelt sympathy. May every good memory bring some measure of comfort to the people whose lives were touched by this loss.

Kirk L.