On August 6,2025 Elijah was five years old and was called home suddenly to be with Jesus. Eli was known to everyone as a firecracker. At any time you could find him looking for somewhere to climb or a snack to eat. He loved to MOVE…“You play some music” he’d ask and he was ready to show off his best dance moves. Eli had a kind and compassionate spirit, he loved all animals and everyone was a friend, to know him was to love him. He would walk into a room and you knew he was there, truly the life of the party. Fondly known as wild man, he knew how to put a smile on every ones face. Eli loved his daddy, so much that he wanted to do everything daddy done including matching shoes, clothes and wearing his daddys cologne, No doubt he was his daddys twin. It can be said that Eli’s favorite word was “Mommy” wherever she was he had to be too. Cooking in the kitchen or watching a movie next to mommy was his favorite place to be. Two years ago, Eli was promoted to big brother, and it was a job he took seriously. He kept watch over his “babies” at all times. Eli sometimes forgot that he was the little brother and would often give his older brother and sister a hard time, but they were his favorite playmates and best friends. Eli may have lived a short life but he made a BIG impact on every one who knew him, to say life will not be the same is an understatement. It is said that some people shine too brightly to ever be forgotten, and that is our Eli, our angel and our shining star.