Police honours funeral held for Constable Keron Kellyman

A Jamaica Constabulary Force police honours funeral has been held for Constable Keron Kellyman, badge number 22461, following his death on April 28, 2026.

The service took place at the Church of the Firstborn Faith Gospel Chapel, with Reverend Omar Morrison, an assistant chaplain, outlining the purpose of the gathering and Bishop Leroy Osborne assisting with moderation. Host pastor Reverend Michael Hill was absent. Morrison told mourners the ceremony had been designated a police honours funeral, a distinction reserved for serving members of the Force under JCF policy, and that proceedings were expected to last about two hours.

Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake, CD, JP, contributed a written tribute printed in the funeral programme. He was represented at the service by ACP Lloyd Derby, acting ACP of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEP).

According to the eulogy delivered on behalf of Derby, Kellyman was born on February 4, 2001, the younger of two sons of Mr Keron Kellyman and Miss Latoya Davis. He attended White Hall Basic School and Seaforth Primary School, was placed at St Thomas Technical High School after the GSAT, and later transferred to Seaforth High School.

He enlisted in the JCF on July 12, 2021, and on March 22, 2022, was posted to PSTEP East, assigned to the Public Safety Division’s Metro Quick Response Team. On October 10, 2025, he was transferred to the Highway Safety Patrol Division in St Thomas, where colleagues said he showed dedication and a readiness to learn until his death. Peers described him as quiet, punctual and disciplined. The eulogy stated he was never cited for a breach of discipline during his service.

Constable Ky Marriott of the Jamaica Police Federation said Kellyman was reliable, protective of colleagues and devoted to his family. Speaking for Batch 134, a classmate recalled his humour, loyalty and encouragement during training, including a final voice note in which Kellyman said they “were designed to win and failure was not in us.” Batchmates also presented a gift envelope for Kellyman’s young son.

A remembrance read on behalf of grandmother Joan Thompson recalled him as affectionate and attentive, including a final meeting at a function in Morant Bay. Family tributes cast him as an outgoing father who cherished the birth of his son, a competitive child from White Hall who chose the Force over other security work, and a St Thomas native proud of his community roots.

Kellyman is survived by his parents, Miss Latoya Davis and Mr Keron Kellyman; his son; siblings including Constable Rajim Kellyman of the Portland Division; grandmothers Miss Benita Steedman and Miss Joan Thompson; and other relatives.

At the burial, a flag-folding ceremony saw a replica of the national flag presented to Miss Latoya Davis on behalf of the JCF. The Last Post followed, with wreath-laying to close the rites.