Hikiem "Keme" Paradise

The world lost Hikiem "Keme" Paradise on Sunday April 25, 2021. He was born to Linda Paradise and the late Alfred Turner on March 16, 1995 in Waterbury, CT.

In 2016 Keme moved to Limestone, ME where he studied masonry at Job Corps from 2016-2017. While there he met a host of friends who became like family to him.

Keme was known for being the life of the party and his infectious smile that could light up a room. He had a charismatic personality and a positive impact on everyone he met in life. Though Keme was met with tough times throughout his life he strived for success and overcame adversity constantly. Keme loved to go hunting and fishing. Back in the day, you could often find him playing basketball, or in his living room learning a new dance move. Family was everything to Keme and he was constantly surrounded by loved ones.

Keme leaves behind his daughter Kailynn Lizzie-Lee Paradise, who was the light of his world. He also leaves behind his siblings: Shameka Paradise-Hernandez (Ruben) of Waterbury, CT, Shayeeda Paradise-Wint (Troy) of Bridgeport, CT, Alfred Paradise of Hartford, CT, his twin; Ashanti Paradise of Waterbury, CT, and Javon Turner of Waterbury, CT. His maternal grandparents Hosea and Lizzie Paradise of Waterbury, CT and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.