Mr. Shyhiem Denard Washington of Winston-Salem, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2025.

He attended Jim Shaw Aviation Academy and had a passion for football. MIS favorite team was the Green Bay Packers. He started playing football at the age of 5 for the Tiny Packers, which lead him to play for North Forsyth High School where he graduated in 2022.

Shyhiem attended Winston-Salem State University and was studying sports medicine.

He was a dedicated Auto detailer at Shine Time Car Wash.

Shyhiem gave his life back to the Lord at a young age and became a member of St. Peter's World Outreach Center.

Shyhiem was preceded in death by his grandfather, Alton Gamble; great-grandmothers, Thelma Grant and Edna Washington; great-grandfathers, Bobby Allen, Sr. and Shelley Jiles; and a beloved lifetime partner, Trinity Dempsey.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Alicia Gamble (Daquan Timmons); his father, Antoine Washington, Sr.; sisters, Iyuana Farrior and Brianna Williams; brothers, Antoine Washington, Jr., JaiSean Gamble and Antoine Washington; grandmothers, Bobbiette Allen, Shirley Washington (Randy Crooms) and Alicia Roberts Gamble; great-grandmother, Robbie Allen; niece, Arabella Saunders-Washington; and a host of aunts, cousins, friends, family and two devoted and loyal friends, Lamont Jackson, Jr. and Jaylon Golden.

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Washington, 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Friendship Baptist Church, 1317 Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27105. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service.

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