NEARING, Makhi Dae'shawn

Vining Funeral Home, Safford, Arizona Makhi Nearing July 6, 2008 - January 15, 2014 Makhi Nearing, age 5, of Safford, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 15, 2014, at the Tucson Medical Center. A Celebration of Makhi's Life will be conducted Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., at Vining Funeral Home's "Chapel of the Valley". To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Makhi Nearing please visit our Sympathy Store. ~~~~~~~~ Vining Funeral Home, Safford, Arizona Makhi Dae'shawn Nearing July 6, 2008 - January 15, 2014 Makhi Dae'shawn Nearing, age 5, of Safford, was granted his angel wings Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the Tucson Medical Center, following a brief illness. Makhi entered into this world on July 6, 2008, at the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center. His entrance brought much joy to his family, especially his mother, Kandy and his father, Shawn. Throughout his lifetime Makhi enjoyed playing soccer and being a cowboy. Makhi was a tremendous blessing to us and many in this world. We are grateful for time that God granted us with our little boy. Although Makhi’s passing leaves a void in our hearts, we are overjoyed at knowing that he afforded life to others as Makhi was an organ donor who saved four lives across the country. Makhi leaves behind: his parents, Kandy Nearing and John Eby, of Safford, his father, Shawn Nearing, of Chandler; three brothers and two sisters; his grandparents; numerous aunts and uncle and many friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Makhi Dae'shawn Nearing please visit our Sympathy Store.