Mishawn Michael Posey was born on December 13, 1996, in Akron, Ohio to the parents of DeShawn Moore and David Posey, at Akron General Hospital in Akron Ohio.
Mishawn was raised in Canton, Ohio, where he migrated through the Canton City School System, and met many people that grew into family. He later returned to Akron, Ohio to receive higher education in his culinary craft.
Mishawn unexpectedly passed away on August 26, 2022, in Akron, Ohio.
Mishawn never met a stranger. He had a smile and a soul that would light up the room. Anyone that knew Mishawn automatically fell in love with him. He loved cooking, music and cards, but most of all, he loved his family, friends, and children.
Mishawn leaves to cherish his memory mother, DeShawn Moore of Akron, Ohio; sister, Takeyia Moore of Akron; brothers, Kevin Moore, Rayshawn Pugh, and Madison Pugh Jr. of Akron; aunts, Dawn Moore, April Burton of Akron, and LaDonna Mayle of Canton; uncles, Enrico Moore and Rick Stephenson; 4 children, Par’Rys Risby, Mishawn Posey Jr., Khiyree Posey, and Kartier Posey, all of Canton; grandparents, Lula Moore and Maurice Chatman; god-mom, Tonya Gillems; special person, Kiyra Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.