Tavon Abdul Fields, the son of LaTisha Croom and Sharif Fields was born September 28, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN. Tavon attended Lawrence Central High School and graduated in 2016. He continued his college education at Purdue University where he double majored in Computer Graphics Technology and Virtual Product Intergation. He was honor roll and deans list student at both schools. Tavon worked at Purdue University Library and with his stepfather Edward Croom at BJ Mechanics.
Tavon was talented in playing the tuba from 6th grade to high school where he was also part of Lawrence Central’s marching band. He was learning ASL (American Sign Language) and finding a passion in that. He most of all enjoyed BASKETBALL. He loved going to the rec center at Purdue or Incrediplex and “snatching ankles” as he would refer to his basketball skills.
Tavon departed this life at age 21 on January 24, 2019. He was a new father to Ameerah Almedia Fields born on December 31, 2018. He will be greatly missed by his mother/stepfather LaTisha & Edward Croom; father Sharif A. Fields; sisters Timara & Destiny Turman, KorAnn, K’la; brothers ReShawn, Demetrius & his four year old little brother Noah whom adored him.
Grandmother; Pamela Grant, Gloria Futch, Beverly Croom
Great-grandparents; Aubrey/Marene Futch; girlfriend Mikala Turner and a host of other relatives.
Tavon’s favorite Bible verse Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Visitation
Monday, February 4, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
New Beginnings Fellowship Church
2125 German Church Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46229
Funeral Service
Monday, February 4, 2019
12:00 p.m.
New Beginnings Fellowship Church
2125 German Church Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46229
Cemetery
Sutherland Park Cemetery
4201 Millersville Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
*going in procession to cemetery after funeral service*
Memorial Contributions
https://www.gofundme.com/tavon-memorial
Michelle says
My heartfelt condolences to the Fields family. It was never meant for us to experience this type of pain of losing a loved one. May your family find strength and comfort knowing that God will soon wipe out all tears from our eyes and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:4)
With deepest sympathy,
Michelle
Nae Nae says
My heart truly goes out to my entire family ans May God comfort us all and put Peace and understanding in our hearts…
Katie Sermersheim says
On behalf of all of us at Purdue University, please accept our condolences following the death of your son, brother, and family member. Tavon was a good student and a valued member of our University community. His friends, instructors, and fellow students remember him with respect and admiration.
His passing is so sad, as he held so much promise for the future. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss. He will be truly missed.
Katie Sermersheim
Associate Vice Provost & Dean of Students
Purdue University
Jerri says
I am so sorry for your lost I pray that God will send peace to your family’s heart every time you think about him just remember all the wonderful memories God has aloud you to share with him and use those memories to shed tears of joy not of sorrow if you need anything from me or jr just call on us day or night
Michael Futch says
Jesus wept” (John 11:35). Never have two words held a more powerful truth: God knows the depths of pain death causes. Jesus’ friend Lazarus had passed away days before, while He was out of town. The family was angry with Him for not coming sooner—surely He could have done something to stop death from taking their loved one too soon.
But “stopping death” wasn’t part of the plan for Lazarus. Jesus was going to perform a greater miracle than simply healing him. Lazarus was going to go through death and come out the other side alive. Still, in that moment between the death and the resurrection of His friend, Jesus wept. Knowing all the wonderful things He knew, understanding that it was temporary, He still felt the loss of his friend and the pain of separation.
Cheryl says
Praying for this entire family in this sad time. Praying that God will wrap his arms around you all and comfort you and bring you peace in the days ahead. Know you are being thought of and prayed for and loved.
Cati Harris says
Tisha and Family,
Tavon brought a beautiful light to this world and left a huge mark on everyone with his kindness, compassion, talent, and heroic actions. Thought he may not be here in presence, his spirit and legacy will live on through eternity in this world. May god keep you covered in his strength, peace, and understanding. Tisha you are an amazing mother who has given many gifts to all of us. I pray that you can find strength and peace on this journey. God Bless each of you, Tavon you will be missed. May you rest peacefully.
With much love and continued prayers,
Cati Harris – Solor
Stella M Futch says
My dearest family I am so sorry for your loss. Losing someone you love is the most difficult thing a family will ever do. Please take comfort in John 5:28,29 and 1 Corinthians 15:26
where God promises that we will be reunited with our loved ones in the near future and will never have to fear losing them again. May you all find comfort in all the beautiful memories of Tavon.
Shirley gearlds says
My condolences to the family of Tavon Fields you will be in my prayers stay humble and look to the hills which cometh your help your help comes from the Lord
Eddie and Karen Ealy says
Dearest Family,
Our hearts are heavy for your precious loss. In sympathy, our heartfelt thoughts are with you. God Bless!
Always,
Eddie and Karen Ealy
Carolyn mccollem says
I don’t know you, but I read of your sons death here in Kernersville no I want you to know I am praying that God gives you strength to get through this. He said I’ll never leave you or forsake you, and he want. Absent from the body is present with the lord for ones who know him as their savior , you have my deepest sympathy
SGM(R) Danette Bailey says
To the Family, my heartfelt condolence to you as you try to find comfort each passing day, don’t think of him as gone away- his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets- this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days, and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.