Mr. Lonza Cross, Jr. of 511 East 12th Avenue, Cordele, Georgia died Monday, May 9, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the J. W. Williams Funeral Home Porte Cochere in Cordele, Georgia. The burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.  Everyone in attendance is asked to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing.

Our beloved, Lonza Cross, Jr. was welcomed to this world on September 12, 1960 in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia.  He was born to the late Mr. Lonza Cross, Sr. and the late Mrs. Ruthie Kellam Cross.

Lonza received his education from the public schools of Crisp County.  He was a graduate of Crisp County High School and his support for "his" Cougars would last a lifetime.  He truly believed in the motto, "Once a Cougar!  Always a Cougar! How Sweet it is!"

Early in his life, Lonza confessed hope in Jesus Christ.  He was baptized at the Allen Temple A. M. E. Church.

Lonza lived a life of helping and sharing with others.  He was a member of the Cougar Booster Club and also actively contributed to the Police Association.

Forever a Cougar fan, he was also a huge Oakland Raiders fan.  He loved all sports.  He spent countless hours watching his favorite sporting events on television.

On Monday, May 9, 2022, his earthly walk came to an end.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Barbara Mathis Cross.

Cherished memories of his life will live on in the hearts of his loving daughters, Mrs. Lamakia Moses-Lawson (Darek) of Rochelle, Georgia and Mrs. Latoya Moses-Dawson (Nicholas) of Cordele, Georgia; three beloved grandchildren, Mr. Jakeivus Peterson and Mr. Jaquez Lee both of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mr. Samuel Dawson of Milledgeville, Georgia; his loving sister, Ms. Gale K. Darby of Cordele, Georgia; his beloved brothers, Mr. Alfred L. Means of Florida, Mr. Louis D. Cross of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mr. Joseph L. Fuller of Georgia; his aunt and uncles, Mrs. Eldora K. Williams of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. James Sims (Belinda Faye) of Cordele, Georgia, and Mr. John Sims of Atlanta, Georgia; his niece and nephews, Mr. Quantonio Jafar Kellam (Latasha) of Cordele, Georgia, Mr. Maurice Kellam (Alecia) of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Demetrius J. Williams, Mr. Artavious D. Williams, and Ms. Miracle Cross all of Cordele, Georgia; a host of cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.