Jaylon Marquez Riles, 28, of Topeka, Kansas, was born on November 18, 1996, in Long Beach, California. He moved to Topeka with his family in 2005. Jaylon received his early education at Avondale West Elementary and Jardine Middle School, and later attended Topeka West High School. He proudly graduated from Hope Street Charter School. After high school, he pursued his passion for caregiving and earned both his CNA and CMA licenses. With compassion and dedication, Jaylon worked at several organizations where his care and kindness made a lasting impact — including Capper Foundation, Helping Hands Humane Society, and Sunflower Healthcare. Jaylon found joy in music, fishing, basketball, and video games, and most of all, in spending quality time with his friends and loved ones. He is survived by his loving mother, Renita Singleton; father, Janiero Riles; and brothers, Cedrick Valson and Michael Riles. He also leaves behind his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of dear friends who will forever cherish his memory. Jaylon was a loving, caring, giving, entertaining, and optimistic person who always looked on the brighter side. He was very selfless, with the best attitude — one that people everywhere fell in love with. Very wise for his age, he was adored by all his family, friends, co-workers, and many others. He will be truly missed.