Louis John "LJ" Tassan met Jesus on April 13, 2022.

Named in honor of his paternal grandfather, LJ's name means "a warrior graced by God."

His earthly body was lovingly welcomed and embraced by his parents Nicholas Louis Tassan and Laura Grace Tassan of Sugar Grove, who are committed to creating a lasting legacy for LJ within their family and beyond. LJ and his story will impact the lives of others, through the continuing ministry of the parents.

Even before his birth and passing, Psalm 1:3 was chosen as a life verse for LJ:

"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers." Psalm 1:3

LJ was preceded in death by his namesake and paternal grandfather, Louis  "Lou" John Tassan of Atlanta.

LJ is survived by his parents as well as his paternal grandmother, Carmen F. Tassan of Atlanta; maternal grandparents Mike and Lucy Turbyfill of Sugar Grove, N.C., and maternal great grandmother and his "MeMe," Catherine Turbyfill of Brevard, N.C.

A "Celebration of Life" Service will take place at Alliance Bible Fellowship in Boone, NC on Thursday, April 21 at 1 p.m. Following the service, family and friends are invited to fellowship with food provided by Chick-fil-A.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who would like to help continue LJ's legacy do so by contributing to the grief counseling and couples ministry work of WinShape Foundation. Mail checks with "Nick and Laura Tassan" in the subject line to: WinShape Foundation; 5200 Buffington Road, Atlanta, GA 30349.

Online condolences may be sent to the Tassan family at hamptonfuneralnc.com.

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.