With a very heavy heart, our family is sharing the devastating and unexpected loss of our beloved Dedric Arnold, who was tragically taken from us last night. We are all in shock and utterly heartbroken by this senseless act of violence that has ripped him from us far too soon. In addition to grieving, our family is now faced with the unexpected financial burden of funeral and memorial costs. These funds will be used to cover all related expenses, including funeral services and memorial services. Anything left will go to Dedric's wife and daughter to help with living expenses and a future he would have wanted for his daughter.

We are so grateful for any support you can provide during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness, thoughts, and prayers mean the world to us. Even if you are unable to donate, we ask that you please share this fundraiser with your friends and family. The more people who see this, the more support his loved ones can receive.

Dedric was such a bright light in so many lives. His smile could brighten up any room that he entered. The love that Dedric had for his daughter, wife, mom, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and his friends was out of this world. Family meant the world to him. Dedric touched so many lives with his kindness, his smile, his humor, his enormous heart. The world is a darker place without his presence, and the grief our family is experiencing is immense.

Thank you for helping honor Dedric's memory and helping his family navigate this terrible loss.