Jermaine Marcus “Fresh” Zirkle, age 13, of Madison passed away Friday, July 12, 2013. He was born July 27, 1999 in Ashtabula to Melissa Zirkle & Marquette Rodgers.

He enjoyed videogaming and his favorite game was Minecraft, of which he spent many hours and sleepless nights playing. Jermaine enjoyed being at the beach and loved animals. He also loved soccer. He was a very kind and understanding and had a big heart, big smile and amazing sense of humor. Jermaine was happy, brilliant and perfect.

He is survived by his mother, Melissa Zirkle of Madison; father, Marquette “Darnell” Rodgers of Ashtabula, OH; brother, Quandrel Liggans of Madison; grandparents, David & Sue Zirkle of Springhill, TN, Peggy Herron & John Loving of Ashtabula, Loisteen Holmes & Roosevelt Rodgers of Ashtabula; uncle & best friend, Jonathan Loving of Ashtabula; uncles, Joshua “Josh” Zirkle & Jeremiah Zirkle of Springhill, TN; aunts, Trisha Pollard of Canton, Felicia MacKnight of Painesville, Bianca Bruni of Erie, PA and many cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Leesha Sue Zirkle.

Friends will be received 4-7 PM, Friday, July 19, 2013, at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Cornerstone Friends Church, 2300 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio with Pastor Mark Winner officiating.

Final Resting Place will be at Madison Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Ohio.

Contributions may be made at any US Bank branch in the name of Jermaine Marcus Zirkle.