Taiwan James Gland, Jr. entered eternal life on Friday morning February 23, 2024, at Bay Front Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL. Taiwan was born July 11, 2005, to Taiwan J. Gland, Sr and Precious L. Sermon.

He attended Saint Petersburg College's GED program from 2022-2024 and was to graduate this year. Taiwan enjoyed fishing, rapping, and dancing. He loved pancakes. He was a protector for his mother Precious and his siblings. TJ was always the life of the party everywhere he went. Laughter was a part of his personality. His favorite saying “Oh my lamb” T J's dad's death was shortly after his.

To cherish his memories he leaves…

Mother: Precious L. Sermon

Siblings: Ki'Vontae Williams, Jericho Sermon, Isaiah Sermon, I'Lyah Sermon, and Nae Nae Gland

Grandparents: Rejetter Marcus(Kenny), Ta'Juan Gland-McKenzie(Celester), Hengie Land

Great grandparents: Evangelist Deborah Robinson and Carolyn Bowen

A special friend and her son Janeese Miller and Brayden Jones.

TJ also leaves a host of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and sorrowing Friends.

Public Viewing: Friday, March 8, 2024, 5-7 at the Bayview Baptist Church 825 Howard St., Clearwater, FL 33756

A Life Celebration will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Bayview Baptist Church 825 Howard St., Clearwater, FL 33756.

Entrusted Care to Smith-Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services.