Jontavion DeJuan Higgs was born to the Donald Smith and the late Jacquline Bunn on May 26, 1992 in Camden, Arkansas. He departed this life on July 21, 2024 at Ouachita County Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacquline Bunn, and his great grandmother, Ida Bea Thrower, and his grandfather Eddie Bunn, Sr.

Jontavion graduated from Camden Fairview High School in 2010. While in High School, Jontavion was an avid football and soccer player. He was also a member of the Camden Fairview Band where he played the Tuba. He sang in the High School Choir and was a member of ROTC. After graduating High School, Jonatavion attended SAU-Tech in East Camden and studied Welding.

At an early age Jontavion joined New Haven Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Lewis Shepherd. During his youth, Jontavion served faithfully as the Sunday School Secretary, sang in the Youth Choir, ministered on the Youth Praise Dance Team and was a member of the Usher Board.

Jontavion was very passionate about his love for his grandmother and family. He was a constant "comedian", the life of any gathering he attended.

Jontavion leaves to cherish his memories: his loving grandmothers; Mildred Jackson and Lorretta Parham of Camden, Arkansas, one brother; Demario Bunn of Camden Arkansas, three sisters; Marquita Bunn of Camden, Arkansas; Tyneisha Buffington of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Precious Thrower of  Bearden, Arkansas; three god sisters; Chatora (Jarvis) Jackson of Fordyce, Arkansas, Chasity Gossett and KeJuane Gossett of Camden, one god brother, De'Eric (Angela) Warren of Camden, Arkansas , Arkansas; three uncles; William McElroy of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Johnny (Cynthia) Gossett and Jonathan (Jocelyn) Whitney of Camden, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.