Ty'Queyveon Jaheim Badger departed this earthly life on June 12, 2021 in Blackville, SC. Family and friends lovingly referred to him as "TJ". He was born on March 10, 2002 in Allendale, SC to Tomeka Dicks and Tyrone Badger Sr. At the young age of 3 months old, Rena Hammonds opened her heart and her home to care and raise TJ, until his untimely death.

TJ was a 2020 high school graduate of Blackville-Hilda High School and was currently working at KFC in Barnwell, SC. TJ lived life to the fullest and was a huge presence when he walked into a room. He had a loud, silly laugh that always made others laugh with him and a smile that warmed our hearts. He was always lovingly called a protector even though he was the smallest. He will forever be in our hearts as we know he is always watching over us.

TJ is survived by his legal guardians of the home, Mr. & Mrs. Clay and Rena Hammonds; his parents, Tomeka Dicks and Tyrone Badger Sr.; his siblings, Arnesha Minus, Shalayer Dicks, Antwon Dicks, Ty'Rek Badger, Tyrone Badger, Shyheim Badger, Demerius Badger, Triston Badger, Trinity Badger, Makara Davis, Jarrell Murray, Randell Murray, Tyler McKnight, Theodore Young and Andrae Williams (Jessica); grandparents, Aaron and Elizabeth Dicks, Marie Badger;  great grandmother, Emma Williams; nieces and nephews,  Lawrence, Lauryn and Hendrix;  very special cousins, Melissa, AJ and Landon Williams; and one Godmother, Elsie Daniels. He also leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by one nephew, Cam'Ron.