Tajaun Deon Boatner, age 39, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.  He was born on December 10, 1977 in Racine, Wisconsin to the proud parents of Christine Hudson and Charles F. Boatner.

Tajaun confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. He received his education in the Racine Unified School District, graduating from J.I. Case High School in 1996. After graduation Tajaun worked several factory jobs before he found his true calling in anything mechanical. He didn't stop there, he also became very skilled at remodeling homes, which included, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and any outdoor work but his passion was roofing and cooking. He was last employed at VERO Restaurant in downtown Racine. Greatest love of all, was spending time with his children, sisters, family and friends. He loved telling jokes and his witty personality would put a smile on your face no matter what the occasion.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his parents, Christine Hudson and Charles F. Boatner; three loving daughters, Janae M. Boatner, Tai'Ania D. Boatner and Nadia L. Boatner; Elijah J. Bruno, whom he loved as his own son all of Racine, Wisconsin; sisters, Tyisha M. Boatner of Racine, Wisconsin and Chantel Boatner of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; brother, DaMario Boatner of Racine, Wisconsin. He is further cherished by his nephews, Gerquon Moss of Racine, Wisconsin and Brandon J. Green of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; nieces, Destiny R. Norbert of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and I'Zariaya T. Boatner of Racine, Wisconsin; aunts, Lorene Hudson, Claudine Reece, Brenda K. Andrews of all of Racine, Wisconsin, Martha A. (Norman) Kendall of Bear, Delaware, Helen Boatner of Chicago, Illinois, Loretta Boatner, Vicki Boatner and Tina (Arthur) Riley all of Racine, Wisconsin; uncles, Edward L. Gamble, James E. (Estella) Gamble, Kelvin D. Hudson, Raymond Boatner all of Racine, Wisconsin, Lenard  (Sandra) Boatner of Dermott, Arkansas;  Godparents, Mary and Cleveland Cornelious and a host of loving family and friends.  Tajaun was preceded in death by sister, Naquisha L. Hudson; his grandparents, Henreaner (Jerry) Collins, Mattie L. Boatner; his uncle, RoyLee Boatner; Godbrother, LaRoy Burks and nephews, Gerald C. Moss Jr. and DaMario R. Boatner Jr.

T A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:00 – 11:00am.  Interment will be private.

Service Details

Funeral: Friday, December 15, 2017  11:00

Visitation: Friday, December 15, 2017  9:00 – 11:00am

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI 53405

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