Visitation, Service Set For Thomas Jacob Bruce Wayne "TJ" McDavitt, 11

PALOS HILLS, IL — Visitation and services will be held Thursday and Friday, respectively, for Thomas Jacob Bruce Wayne McDavitt, 11, known to family and friends as TJ. The Palos Hills boy died unexpectedly on Dec. 24.

TJ was the beloved son of Thomas Andrew McDavitt, DVM, and Bridgette McDavitt (Poynter); loving brother of Grace McDavitt; dear grandson of Thomas Bruce and Billie Lynn McDavitt, and Renee and the late Rodney Poynter; kind nephew of Katherine Irene McDavitt and Bradley (Adrienne) Poynter. TJ loved to play Roblox and Minecraft, and watch funny cat videos online. He was a wrestling fan, loved trains and playing basketball, and was a member of the Cub Scouts and Gym Ninjas.

Visitation will be held 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 28 at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park. There will be a Lying-in-State Friday, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2p.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park. The interment will be private.