Iri Gerrard Kershaw
August 19, 1993 - May 16, 2023
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Iri Gerrard Kershaw
August 19, 1993 - May 16, 2023
Obituary
In Brooklyn New York, on August 19, 1993 Veda Howard and Bryant Kershaw were blessed with the second of their two children, a beautiful bouncing baby boy. Although a preemie, he was Good, Pleasing, Approved, so they named him “IRI.” Iri Gerard Kershaw to be exact.
Iri’s younger years were spent creating fabulous memories with his siblings, cousins and many other family and friends in Brooklyn. This included countless days at Grandma Sweetie’s house with Mia, NuNu, Cierra, Deja and Sugar (Jada). Hundreds of hours at the park with aunt Glenda. And, frequent fabulous family outings. Including Cantique Park where he infamously demonstrated his high diving skills.
In 2008, Iri relocated to Chesterfield Virginia with his dad and extended family. Here, he completed his high school education and in 2010 met the love of his life.. Krista Reese.
IRI and Krista made it official in 2020. Their union produce four adorable children, two girls and two boys. All spitting images of their dad… A visual legacy.
Biblically, IRI means Fire, Light. And, he was truly that. A genuine element of happy, kind, bold, courageous and high energy that shined even through adversity. His name also means spontaneous and humorous. A quality, we all can attest, he definitely exuded effortlessly. Including that face he made that caused even his bear of a dad to crack up. Then there’s his creativity. He was an innate tinker. Always try to fix or put something together. But his talent didn’t stop there. As a tattooist and landscaper he exhibited even more talent.
It was said that Iri didn’t really like his name. He didn’t like to explain it. He even took on the name of “Robbie” when a friend one day told him that’s what he looked like. Clearly he didn’t realize the blessings it poured into him each time he was called IRI and he in turn poured out to those around him. Scripture speak many times about the power in a name. He was truly IRI!
IRI was preceded to Glory by grandparents:. Ronald Kershaw, Waverly Howard, Ronald “Grandpa Ronnie” Davis and Claudine “Grandma Sweetie” Kershaw.
To Cherish his memory he leaves: Loving wife Krista Kershaw; children Iriana, Imari, Imani and Irie Kershaw; parents Veda Howard (Gloria Donegan), Bryant Kershaw (LaVanda); mother and father-in-law Elaine and Michael Jackson; grandparent Leroy Howard; siblings Mia and Keanu Kershaw, T’airah Hightower, Precious and Samirah Johnson-Dyer, Akeem Howard and Christian Mensah; niece Milani Faulk; nephew Kaden Jenkins; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins & Friends.
Gone Too Soon
May Your Fire Burn Eternally in Our Hearts and Your Light Forever Shine
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 26, 2023 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: May 27, 2023 (12:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Interment
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Centralia Cemetery
- Location: 10000 Hopkins Rd Chester, VA 23831 - (Get Directions)
19 responses to Iri Gerrard Kershaw
Two-Million Jones says:
May 19, 2023
Sending prayers to the family. Sleep in peace my friend ❤️
Dejah Thomas says:
May 25, 2023
I’m so sorry 😢 R.I.P
Mia says:
May 26, 2023
Meet you another lifetime..gone but won’t ever be forgotten..
Lisa Norfleet says:
May 26, 2023
You have gained your wings may you fly high and always be a Guardian to your family and especially your kids because now because now you. Are The Guardian angel may you rest in peace?
Leatha Price says:
May 24, 2023
Sorry 😔 for your loss, prayers for your family.,.
Sasha says:
May 24, 2023
R.I.P lil cuzzo and prayers and condolences to the family
Jayla jones says:
May 25, 2023
My condolences goes out to the family🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊🕊
jamella croom says:
May 25, 2023
Sleep in peace brother. Love you forever and always