Kaylen Maurzion Kareem Middleton

Kaylen Maur'Zion Kareem Middleton was born on January 1, 2004 in Roswell, New Mexico to Kayloe Lemont Middleton Sr. and Starrlla Huntsman. He was the first baby of the New Year and spent the first 28 days fighting for his life, which marked him from birth as a champion and person of strength and determination. This character continued to be prevalent throughout his life, as evidenced by him excelling in everything that he did from academics to athletics.

Kaylen attended Cleveland Elementary and Cleveland Middle School, and would have been a sophomore at Cleveland High School in the Fall. He was known throughout school as an all-star athlete and he was truly loved by his classmates and teachers, and coaches.

Kaylen is survived by his father, Kayloe Lemont Middleton Sr., mother, Starrlla Huntsman; grandmothers, Maurine Hunter-Stinson and Ernestine Middleton; Brothers, Kayloe Jr., Ny-Kyi, and Knorvea; Sisters Kyla, Kiana, Aniyah, Kayla, and London; Aunts, Starrlyn McMillan (Keith) and Autumn Hutchins; Uncles, Starrett Huntsman, Saiejonn Huntsman, De'Shea Middleton, Christopher McKinney, Jeffrey McKinney; God-Mother's, Tiffany Rackley and Shenitha Henderson; Best friends, Cameron, Xavier, Donavan, Amya (Cousin) and David "Buddy" (Cousin) and a host loving cousins, family, and friends.

Kaylen is preceded in death by his grandfathers Starrett Lane Huntsman and Lemont Middleton.

Kaylen will be forever honored and cherished as an outstanding and extraordinary young man. His legacy will live on in the lives of all of people that have had the honor of knowing him.

Funeral Service
Sunday, July 21
5:00 PM
New Generation Christian Church
4423 Wilson Mill Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577