Jatavius "Tay ro" Lamar Hardy of Rockford, IL departed this earthly life January 5, 2022. He was born February 20, 2001 in Rockford the son of James Hardy and Zinnia Wilson. He was employed as a stocker by Goodwill. Jatavius attended Rockford Public Schools.

Jatavius leaves to cherish many loving memories; his parents, James (Lakisha) Hardy and Zinnia Wilson; four sisters, Diamond Fuller, Josselyn Hardy, Katya Toliver and Janiya Wilson;

five brothers, James and Jadarius Hardy, Kaiden Hill, Michael and Raymond Wilson; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Judy Wilson; paternal grandmother, Bridget Caesar a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including special friend Courtney Jones.

Private Family services will be held at a later date.