Hi everyone, my name is Kaydence, and I’m creating this GoFundMe on behalf of my grandma, who has the biggest heart. Her son, James Tardiff — who we all lovingly call Jimmy — passed away this morning.

Jimmy had been battling an autoimmune disease since he was just 14 years old. Over the years, I’ve watched him overcome more than most people could imagine — countless health struggles, hospital stays, and a heart disease he’d been fighting for the past five years. Through it all, Jimmy stayed strong and incredibly hardworking, always doing his best to push forward no matter what life threw at him.

Recently, he came down with a major cold that he just couldn’t shake. This morning, his brothers thought he was still asleep, but when my grandma returned home this morning and went to check on her boys, she found her oldest son had peacefully passed away due to his heart condition.

We’re all heartbroken, and my grandma is devastated. I’m setting this up to help her cover the funeral expenses and honor Jimmy’s life the way he deserves. Any donation, big or small, will mean the world to our family. Even just sharing this helps more than you know.

Thank you all for your kindness, love, and support during this difficult time. ❤️