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PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Jesiah Talon Bunyea passed away unexpectedly on June 3.

He was born July 5, 1984, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Growing up, he participated in various sport leagues; Dixie Jr. Rebels, Pinellas Park Thunderbirds, Pinellas Park American Little League, Pinellas Park National Little League, Davis Field Pony Baseball, the Pinellas Park Boys Club, and he could easily be found at Broderick Park off 66th Terrace.

He attended Pinellas Park High School and graduated from Edward Little High School in 2o03. He was a member of the 2003 New Auburn American Legion Team, Post No. 153. He attended and played baseball for two years at Central Maine Community College. One of his proudest moments was helping CM Baseball capture a conference championship in 2005.

Traveling, meeting people and looking for the next adventure were his life’s forte. He enjoyed rooting for his hometown team, the Tampa Bay Rays, at the Tropicana Field, his favorite place. He was an avid fan of all sports and enjoyed the camaraderie of a team. He lived life to the fullest and experienced many journeys that he was all too eager to share with any and everybody.

He is survived by his parents, John and Lynette; brothers, Charles, Jevon, Quenton and Jarette; sister-in-law, Rebecca; grandfather, Robert Brannon; aunt, Julie Harrell; cousins, Bob and Pam Riley; nieces, Emma and Olivia; nephew, Joseph; and countless friends.

He was predeceased by great-grandparents, Charles and Letty Simmons; grandfather, Tom Rousseau; cousin, Bobby Harrell; and family dog, Brittany.

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