We mournfully honor the life of Jay-Juan Rashee "Ju-Ju Handsome Face" Hayes.  He was born on January 30, 2001 in Petersburg, VA to Shemika Sellers. The earthly demise of our cherished son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend transpired on September 25, 2025. He was predeceased by PaPa Bruce Neblett; great grandparents, Gwendolyn "Granny" Sellers, James Sellers, and Alvin Parham; great-great grandparents, Lessie Merriweather, William Merriweather, Dorothy Parham, and Robert Parham.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his mother, Shemika Sellers who absolutely adored him and had a powerful, pure and unconditional love for him; four siblings, Jaylah Forbes  of Petersburg, VA, JaeOhn and Nijahne Roberts of Richmond, VA, and Ja'Shya Sykes of Chesterfield, VA ; his grandparents, Cheryl "Puddin" Neblett, Darren and Michelle Parham; great grandmother, Robbie Parham who once stated he was an "Earthly Angel" because of the effect he had on others and how he treated everyone; devoted godmother, Roslyn "Ms. Elaine" Batts; great godmother, Ms. Felicia Spain; six aunts;, Nedra "Mezzy" Sellers whom he shared an unbreakable bond, Nina Parham of Grovetown, GA, Clarissa Culbreath of Fayetteville, NC, Mia Parham of Albuquerque, NM, Shontavia Crump of Hepzibah, GA, and Michelle Graves of Roanoke, VA  all who admired him deeply and had strong feelings of affection for him; his dearest little cousins, Darius "Hollywood" Mason and Darien " Baby Pants" Mason as well as other beloved cousins, Kendall Moyler, Aniyah Stringer, Layah Whitted, Lauryn Whitted, Kayden Whitted, Kymani Alex, Kasyn Dukes; and a beautiful, special god-daughter, Alaiya Wallace; great aunts, Katherine Sellers of Richmond, VA, Angela Sellers of Florida, Karen Paige (Bruce) of Baltimore, MD, and Adrianne Burton (Marcus) of North Carolina all viewed him as a precious gift from heaven; great aunt, Janet Flowers of Virginia and devoted extended aunts include, Portia Owens, Asjia Bradley, Wanitca Spain, Kenya and Kineta Moyler;  great uncles, Dwight Merriweather (Tonee), Dennis "BlueClues" Parham (Gloria), Michael Sellers, and Donnie Morgan (Rusha) were filled with love, pride, and unending fun whenever they spent time with JuJu. Furthermore, JuJu will be deeply missed by special friends, Tavion Wallace, Makayla Meredith, O'taurus Blyther, Darrell Edmonds, Markese Brown, Teoni Buford, Toni Thweatt, Marvelous Hawkins & Devontrell Garvin.

Additionally, JuJu was immensely loved and cherished by all of his aunts, uncles and cousins from New York, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Florida and Virginia. All were impressed with his charming and positive personality.

JuJu possessed a huge love for his family and was extremely dedicated to his mother. He was an exceptionally bright beacon in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to have encountered him. His life on earth was characterized by compassion, love and respect. His departure has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and countless others whose lives were influenced by him; however, his life will live on forever in our hearts and minds.

JuJu was a proud 2019 Petersburg High School graduate. He was renowned for his love of family and a passion for the Dallas Cowboys, rap music, video games, and driving. In 2023, he obtained a Commercial Driver's License and began working for Petersburg Area Transit. His music can be found on YouTube: Headhuncho juju

JuJu gave us so many reasons to be proud! His laugh, kindness, smile and pleasant demeanor were just a few, but our proudest moment was getting to tell others he was our son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Please remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Pastor Rashaun M. Hill, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.