Columbus, OH - Born on a bright summer day, August 7, 2025, in Youngstown, OH, Mar'zeir Ahmarjai Sa'von Tarver brought boundless joy and laughter to the world. With a precious grin and sparkling eyes, this sweet baby boy stole the hearts of all who crossed his path. On February 12, 2026, he was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Though his time with us was brief- just six months-he filled our lives with joy, laughter, and pure love.

Although his journey came to an unexpected pause, Mar’zeir leaves with cherished memories that will forever glisten in the hearts of those who knew him. Though his time was brief, the impact he made is immeasurable. His tiny grin and sparkling eyes captured the hearts of all those around him, and oh, how he loved watching Sponge Bob! Mar'zeir was a little light, a treasure that will live on in our hearts forever.

Mar'zeir is survived by his loving parents, Shamarra McKinney and Arthur Tarver; his beloved grandparents, Shnell Echols, Melissa Tarver and Lamar McKinney; along with a circle of family who adored him, including great-grandparents Tracie Echols, Andre Springs, and Roy Jennings Sr.; aunts Shakera Echols, Arthsia Lee, and Jamerra Bell; uncles Rommie Johnson, Ahmed Foose, Roy Jennings Jr., and Don'Trelle Echols; and special cousins Noel Howell, Zy'Air Echols, Ra'Ziyah Jennings, Raymere Jennings, Caliyah Jennings Ra’Maya Johnson and Rommie Johnson IV.

As Mar'zeir entered eternity, he was greeted in the heavens by his great grandmother Darlene Bell and his uncles Sa'Von Williams and Da'Mar Marzhiere McKinney. We take confidence in the spiritual, “All Night, All Day, The Angels, Keep A Watching Over Me (My Lord) All Night, All Day, The Angels, Keep A Watching, Over Me.”

Join us as we honor the life of a little angel who brought so much love into our lives, even in his fleeting days. We invite all who knew and loved Mar'zeir to celebrate his beautiful spirit. His life will be honored on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the chapel of the J. E. Washington Funeral Home, 2234 Glenwood Ave., in Youngstown, with a public viewing at 10:00 AM, followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM with Bishop Dr. Kenneth W. Paramore, Christ Centered Church, as the celebrant. After the committal ceremony, Mar’zeir will sleep in heavenly peace at Tod Homestead Cemetery.

At this time of intimate need and personal loss, the family of this precious angel, Mar’zeir Ahmarjai Sa'von Tarver, elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care, along with Transitional After-Care Arrangements to the J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, 330.782.8500.

Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak but He is strong.

Jesus loves me! He who died,
Heaven's gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

Jesus loves me! loves me still,
When I'm very weak and ill;
From His shining throne on high,
Comes to watch me where I lie.

Jesus loves me! He will stay,
Close beside me all the way;
He's prepared a home for me,
And some day His face I'll see.

Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so