Robert Travon Opande

Robert Travon Opande was born on Sunday, September 17, 2000, to the proud parents of Keesha Jones and Robert Opande at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph MI.

Robert transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, January 31, 2022, from a tragic homicide that took him away from his most loved and precious son, family, and friends.

Robert (Lil Rob) attended Benton Harbor area schools and graduated from Bridge Academy on April 23, 2018.

Robert was a young man of faith who attended Reed Temple C.O.G.I.C as a young child and continued his faith in God alongside his mother at Pentecostal Apostolic Faith Peace Temple Church.

Robert worked a host of different jobs until he found the job he loved as a Manager at Slumberland Furniture. He was determined that he will help provide for his son.

In his spare time, Robert enjoyed football, spending time with his son, being the best brother and uncle he could be, dressing up, being around his family, and being the life of the party.

Robert leaves not to mourn but cherished memories in the heart of his most precious son: Robert Opande Jr. (RJ) of Benton Harbor MI., Mother: Keesha Jones of Benton Harbor MI., Father: Robert Opanda of Kenya Africa., Grandmother: Joyce Jones (Step Grandfather Michael Smith) of Benton Harbor Mi., Grandfather: Daniel Opande of Africa, Great Grandparents Pastor and Mother Black of Benton Harbor MI., God Mother: Tiffny Hicks of Benton Harbor Mi., Sister’s Ieasha Jones, Kendasha Bates, Dakeesha Jones, and Tiesha Cathan, Brother’s: Kevon Opanda and Tristian Cathan. God Sister’s: Shamira Scott, Tyisha Roman, Fiona Lewis, Dashanee Butler, Tanisha Gillespie, God Brother’s: Michael Willis, Dwain Butler Jr., Daquan Butler, and Eric Nichole all of Benton Harbor MI., Special Friend: Niya Hall of Benton Harbor MI., Aunts: Shenita Jones, Yvonda Hamilton, Caroline Opande, Catherine Opande, Uncles: Antony Jones, Darren Suttles, Kejauan Battles, Reko Battles, Quantrell Bates, Michael Opande, and Bryan Opande all of Benton Barbor MI., Nephews: Dashawn Jones, Kingston Flowers, Shomari Jones, and Deontra Jones, Niece: Kendrea Bates all of Benton Harbor Mi., and a host of cousins, great aunties, and great uncles.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather: Ernest Battles Osceola Arkansas, Grandmother: Rose Atimo of Kenya Africa, Great Grandmother: Mattie Nelson of Benton Harbor MI., Great Grandfather: Eddie Lee Jones of Saginaw MI., Great Aunt: Artissua Butler of Benton Harbor MI., Great Uncle: Danny Jones, Alternative God Mother: Tiffany Rodger, and Special Aunt: Angeline Zinn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Robbins Brothers Funeral Home, Benton Harbor.