Jayden Bonner, 17, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2025, following a tragic and senseless act. He was born on March 30, 2008, to DuShown Bonner and Tomica Lawson.

Jayden was a proud 12th grader at Shaker Heights High School. He was full of life, laughter, and love—always making sure the people around him knew just how much they meant to him. He never missed a chance to say, “I love you,” and he lived those words every single day. Loyal, respectful, and kindhearted, Jayden carried himself with a humor and decency that touched everyone who knew him. When he entered a room or someone’s home, his warmth was felt instantly—you never had to worry about him being anything but polite and genuine.

The bond Jayden shared with his youngest brother, Dylan, was unbreakable. More than brothers, they were each other’s best friends. Just two years apart, the two were inseparable—you rarely saw one without the other. Jayden was Dylan’s protector, confidant, and biggest supporter.

Jayden leaves behind his parents Tomica Lawson & DuShown Bonner, his siblings DuShown Bonner Jr., Darius Bonner, Jonathan Bonner, TaZhane Bonner, Jeremiah Bonner, Dylan Bonner, Tanasia Donner, and Paul & Lakeshai Miller and his loving girlfriend, Ryann Collins. He will be deeply missed by his aunts & uncle Damien & Angela Lawson, Kymberli Hunter, grandparents Clark & Sharon Coe, Al & Wanda Moore, and Kenneth Eff, nieces and nephews: Azra Stovall, Nazir, Xavion Jackson, Jourdyn Jones, Zari Bonner, DuShown Bonner 3^rd , Asani Ali, Zakiya Blackmon, Prophet, Halo Bonner, Zahara Mari Blackmon, Milani Pollard, Azari Bonner, Maceion Donner, Nyla Harris, Jamier Miller, Lennox Miller, Bella Miller, his mother’s partner Levar Fletcher and their blended family along with Michelle Butler and her immediate family Dai’Shelle, Michael & Sencere Butler, DaiShawn Roberts, Marvin and Marshawn Ambers, Alanna Price and a host of other family members and friends who adored him. He was preceded in death by his beloved nephew, DuShown Bonner III and his grandfather Jerry Watkins.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Jayden’s honor on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Calhoun Funeral Home in Bedford, Ohio.

Jayden’s laughter, loyalty, and love will forever live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.