Elijah Alexander Ligon Obituary
In loving memory of Elijah Alexander Ligon (Mount Vernon, Illinois), who departed this world on January 24, 2025 at the age of 18. Elijah Alexander leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elijah Alexander Ligon to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his pet Sesame; and his grandparents, Max Harmon, Geneva Clinton, Clinton and Essie Woodgett.
He is survived by: his mother Sonja Ligon; his grandmother Becky Harmon; and his aunts and uncles, Kevin Jones (Heather), Sherri Woodgett, Tabitha Lee (Jeffrey), Kip Woodgett, Corey Woodgett (Carolanda), Andrea Wilson, Shelby Christopher, Tyrone Woodgett, Yvette Jones, Blondell Buford (Harold), Angela Kimble (Eric) and Elaine Jefferies.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Newell Funeral Home (601 S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864).
Memorials may be made in Elijah's memory to Court Appointed. Special Advocates (CASA) of Mount Vernon, IL (In Memory of Elijah/Donation - CASA, 612 North 12th Street, Mount Vernon, IL) and donations will be accepted for a memorial scholarship to the Jefferson County African American Heritage Committee (JCAAHC) (In Memory of Elijah/Scholarship.
