Kyle Adrian Yancey

Kyle Adrian Yancey went home to be with the Lord in the early afternoon hours of Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Memphis, TN.  “The Youngest in Charge” was born to Adam A. Yancey and Kemba Days Yancey April 12, 2001 in Columbus, OH. His arrival was greatly anticipated by his big brother Kameron A. Yancey. 

Kyle was baptized at Grace Apostolic Church in June of 2007, thus claiming Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Kyle is preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents, Joe H. and Carolyn M. Yancey, Maternal Great Grandparents, Chester O. and Erma Mayo, Henderson O. Days and Lillie H. (Jesse) Roy, Maternal Great-Great Grandmother Emma Jemison. Great-Great Aunt and Uncle who were more like Grandparents, Dezzie B. and Bessie M. Harris and honorary Grandparents, Robert and Charlene Dunlap, Curtis and Pam Thomas all of Columbus, OH.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Adam A. Yancey and Kemba (Todd) Johnson,  Grandparents, Kevan (Betty) Days, of Memphis, TN, Judith Taite of Columbus, OH; Brothers Kameron (Lauren) Yancey, Tre (Kiara) Johnson, Tyre (Bianca) Johnson, Tahlil Johnson all of Columbus, OH;  Todd Assante (Pat) Johnson of Winter Garden, FL, Great Uncle Harold Kenny Clark;   Great Aunts Mary Delores Goins, Latricia Sparks, Rosalind Jordan, all of Columbus, OH; Judie Days of Cleveland, OH; Barbara (Dr. Richard “Moriba”) Kelsey of Atlanta, GA; Uncles Aaron Yancey, Korey Days, Michael Dowdy, Troy Johnson, and Keith (Naomi) Johnson; Aunts Angela Dyer, Dr. Nikki (Sam) Goldsberry, Michelle Dunlap, Yolanda Robinson all of Columbus, OH;  Cousins Denyle Wheat, Dyanna Sparks-Scott, Stephanie (Granyl) Smith, Ericka (Mike) Burger, Eddie Days, Dr. Rimani (Gregory) Kelsey, Dr. Riba Kelsey, Jeff Goins, Sylvia Givens, Richard “Mondibo” (Dwan) Kelsey, Jayden Yancey and Deja Dyer; Girlfriend Amanda Robinson, and friends, Daniel Phu, Himdad Khoshnaw, Ashraf Zaouia, Justin Bridges, Ros Kramer, Kyle Hicks, Nat Zimmerman, Roy Frimprong, Caleb Burrell, Daniel Anyoke, Lorena Airado, Kameron Browning, Emma Steele, Angilina Tron, KC Luna, Mark McCauley, Alex Craig and  Dayja’ Franklin, and a host of cousins, friends and family members near and far.  

Kyle completed all his schooling within The Columbus City School system attending Indian Springs Elementary, Columbus City Preparatory for Boys, Columbus Alternative High School, and The Columbus Downtown High School for Information Technology and Support Services, completing his education in 2019, and receiving certifications for CompTIA A+, A+IT, Microsoft Office Specialist Master

Kyle was a gifted athlete serving as a goalie for Columbus City Boys Prep earning the nickname “Megatron” and played football for the New Birth Warriors.  He also was a great bowler and won a scholarship for his efforts when he was five.    

Kyle was an exceptionally skilled basketball player and a long-time member of the Clintonville Basketball Association; first as a player, then as a volunteer coach, and later supporter.  Kyle was praised the most for his effective defense and never giving up on a play. He especially enjoyed working with his cousin Eddie Days during his “For The Love” basketball training sessions.

Kyle was always a team player and showed great sportsmanship in any activity he joined.   

His interests also fell outside the arena of sports.  He was a member of the Chess Club while at Indian Springs and he played the trumpet during his middle and high school years.  Kyle had a love of Anime, K-Pop, YuGiOh Cards and was gifted with anything related to computers, and the internet. Computer running slow, call Kyle. Internet running slow, call Kyle. Printer not printing call Kyle…who will repair our computers now? He also loved to shop, especially with Grandma Betty, because if he carried her bags, she was certain to buy him something for his “hard work”.  He liked going fishing with his grandma Judy, he really enjoyed the snacks.  And he always enjoyed spending time with his grandpa Kevan, especially when he could be in his office, using HIS computer.

Kyle was a blessing to his family and a joy to everyone who knew him.  He was a beautiful spirit with a warm contagious smile, and possessed a kind loving soul that will live on in the hearts of his mother, father, grandparents, brothers, extended family, and friends forever.  He will be truly missed by everyone who loved him.

He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 NKJ