Sunrise: JANUARY 04, 1998 Sunset: AUGUST 04, 2026
Visitation: Friday August 14, 2026 11-7 PM Daniel & Son Fueral Home 401 W. 18TH Street Bryan, Texas 77802
Service: Saturday AUGUST 15, 2026, 3:30PM Lee Chapel Church 903 N. Washington Ave. | Bryan, Texas 77803
Elijah Mondraye Whitfield was born on January 4, 1998, to Stephanay Manley and Darryl Whitfield in Dallas, Texas. Elijah attended Pflugerville High School, where he was a proud member of the football team and played the position of running back. He later earned his football team and played the position of running back. He later earned his GED.
Elijah had a deep love for music and enjoyed writing lyrics for local artists. He was also a devoted and loving father who cherished spending time with his daughters. He especially enjoyed taking them to the beach, cooking, and barbecuing for family gatherings. Above all, Elijah treasured the moments he shared with his family and loved ones.
Elijah was preceded in death by both of his parents and all of his grandparents. Elijah departed this life on August 4, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Namya La’Nay Whitfield and Nylah Eliza Whitfield; brothers, Darryl Whitfield, Jr. and Isaiah Titus Manley; sisters Courtney “Sheenay” Manley and Courneshia Roshelle Johnson: along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.