Hey my family & friends…

When I was born a little over 7 weeks ago on March 2, 2023, at Akron City Hospital to my mommy, Acelon Spears, and my daddy, Renardo Owens, Jr., of Akron, Ohio. I was given the name Re’Cartier Anthony Owens, though it didn’t take long for me to be blessed with the nickname, Carti.

If you’re reading this, I’m in heaven now. It’s so beautiful here and so peaceful. I’m safe in God’s arms, so please don’t worry. I know I was  only in your presence for a brief while, but I sure hope I was able to touch your hearts and make them smile.

I know you’re all trying to make sense of what never will, but please know for a fact that I love each and every one of you still. I know I was small when I left, but trust now that I am mighty and will be able to look after each of you day and night.

Just know my life wasn’t in vain, and I fulfilled my purpose. I was sent to teach you the power of “LOVE” and it only took a moment. To all my family, please remember life is short no matter how long you live, so    follow my example and remember to always give. Well it’s time for me to go play, so I’ll wrap this up now. Always remember that time I made you smile. Remember my kisses; dad, I loved when you kissed me and we would “fight fight.” Mommy and daddy, I love you so much.

Here with me in Heaven are my great-grandfather, John C Cooper; great-great-grandmother: Lucy Spears, great-uncle: Curtis Spears, great-grandmothers: Renee Owens, and Lillie Davis, great-great-grandparents: John and Lillie Mae Owens, all of Akron, OH.

Precious memories of me will be remembered by my loving mom, Acelon Spears, and dad, Renardo Owens, Jr., both of Akron, Ohio; brothers, Kamarian Spears, Renarri Owens, and Renardo Owens, III; grandparents, Portia Spears, Gerald Tucker, Lena Davis, Renardo Owens Sr., all of Akron, Ohio; great-grandparents, Stephanie Spears, Gerald (Tracey) Tucker of Akron, OH, Larry Arnold of Cleveland, OH, Lawrence Yelling of Akron, OH; aunts, Crystal Spears, Starlla Tucker Laquita (Shawn) Johnson, LaTonya Spears, Teonka Ward (Patrick) Akron, OH Tamisha Davis, Akron, OH, and Brittney Greathouse; uncles, Omarey Spears, LaDamien Malone, Princtynn Johnson, Kingston Johnson, Robert Long, Kalib Tucker, Nicholas Spears, Darshon Cooper, Brandon Tucker, Torre Tucker, Tre Tucker, Dominic Smith, Tedre Davis, Lenard Owens, Raenard Owens, Renardiere Owens; great-aunt, Renita Dalton (Derrick); great-uncles, Retsyn Owens Sr., and Rabreese Owens Sr.; as well as a  village of aunts, uncles, cousins, and  caring friends.