Basharee Abdul-Malik "Ba" Washington landed on April 6, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, as the beloved son of Katrena Warren and Marcel Washington. On August 19, 2026, Ba took off on his next journey, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, love, laughter, and meaningful connections that will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

After graduating from Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids, lowa, in 2010, Ba lived in Rockford, Illinois, for approximately 16 years. He was employed by Sycreon as a Team Leader for nine years, where he dedicated himself to his work and the people around him.

Ba will be remembered for his healing sense of humor, contagious smile, and the warmth he brought into the lives of others. His presence had a way of making people laugh, feel welcomed, and create memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Basharee leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Katrena Warren and Marcel Washington; his grandmother, Deborah Ross; his brothers and sisters; aunts and uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends, including Dominque and Marcus Porchia, Steve Taylor, Akeem Washington, Kayla Washington, Byron Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Monchetta and Marcus German, Carla Warren, Cara Warren, Carl Warren III, Dillon, Phoenix, Noah, and Vernon Ross, Jr.

He also leaves to cherish his memory his aunt, Celeste Wilson, Rasheeda Warren and his uncles, Carl Warren Jr., Marcus Washington, Byron Wilson Sr.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl Warren, Otis Ross, Gigi Washington, and Artemis Henry. And by his Uncles, Vernon Ross Sr., and Marlon Warren

Though Ba has taken off from this earthly journey, the love he gave, the laughter he shared, and the memories he created will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone blessed to know him.

Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

Until we meet again, Ba.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 12:00 noon until the time of service.