Malah'ki Elijah Lee, 15, of Rockford departed this earthly life November 23, 2021. He was born February 15, 2006 in Rockford the son of Coretta Meeks and Brian Lee. Malah'ki attended Guilford High School where he played football.

Malah'ki leaves to cherish many loving memories, parents, Brian and Coretta; four sisters, Nigeria, Chrishana, Kaelin and Ta'kiyah; six brothers, Dewaun, Marquan, Brian Jr., Bryshawn, Jayvon and Kaeden; paternal grandmother, Brenda Beauregard; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including special nieces Ny'asia, Island and Da'nayla. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Ietha Meeks; cousins Demario, Keyaira, Keona and Miyona.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Monday, December 6, 2021 at Second Christian Church 950 N. Rockton Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.