October 9, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Gavin was born October 9, 2002 in Stockton, California. He passed away on August 31, 2022 in Twenty Nine Palms, California.
Gavin is survived by his mother Kristen King; stepfather Kevin Griffin; brothers Gunner, Michael,Howard, Jeffery, Joey, Ricky; sisters Gracie and Rachel; grandmother Kelly Hardcastle of Oregon; grandparents Richard and Sandy Friend of Elk Grove; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Howard “Rick” Telitz.
Gavin was a Lance Corporal, Infantryman in the United States Marines stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty Nine Palms, California. He graduated in 2020 from Bear Creek High School in Stockton. During his senior year he participated in the physical training program at the Marine Recruiting Center.
Gavin enjoyed listening to music, camping, running track, playing disk golf, attending family functions and spending time with friends and his Marine buddies.
Gavin had a heart of gold and will be truly missed but never forgotten
Per the request of the family, services will be private.
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