Rashawn David Space's Obituary
Tucson, AZ-Rashawn David Space, 23, formerly of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Tucson, AZ.
Rashawn was born to Eugene and Mary (nee Smith) Space on March 9, 1997, in Chicago, IL. He moved to Racine when he was two years old. He was a member of Dominion Church. Rashawn is a graduate of Washington Park High School. Rashawn’s biggest passion was playing football. He played for the Park Panthers when in high school. When Rashawn moved to Arizona, he played football at Tucson Tech on a scholarship and played for a semi-pro team, the Tucson Thunder. His position was wide receiver. Rashawn was passionate about anything he did. He believed in being excellent in everything he did. He loved his son and the rest of his family with all his heart.
Left to cherish Rashawn’s memory is his son, Rashawn Space Jr.; mother, Mary Space; father, Eugene Space Sr.; brothers: Durrell Benson, Darnell Smith, Dexter Smith, Dantrell Barnes, Eugene Space Jr., and Eugene Taylor; sisters: Selena Lewis and Satina Lewis; special friend, Mileesha Hamilton; along with many other relatives and friends.
Rashawn is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Williams Smith and Vella Carson; paternal grandparents, Eddie and Ruby Space; Aunt, Joann Smith; Uncle, James Williams Smith Jr.; and nephew, Davion Taylor.
Funeral services for Rashawn will be held at Dominion Church on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 1 PM. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the church on Tuesday from 11 AM until the time of service. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family by copying and pasting the following link (gf.me/u/yvn26c).
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