Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

Obituary For Brian Cross, Sr.

Brian Cross, Sr., 48 of Angier, NC passed on September 5, 2020 at the home. His memories will be forever cherished by: his loving, devoted and faithful wife of 27 years, Raquel Cross of the home; one daughter, Bria Nicole Cross (Dion) of Apex, NC; one son, Seaman Cross, Jr. (BJ) of San Diego, CA; parents, Theodore and Rev. Dr. Cathy Jones of Holly Springs, NC, and Larry and Rev. Brenda Harrington of Sanford, NC; mother-in-law, Luningning Capili of Vallejo, CA; four brothers, Gregory Jones (Tammy) of Cary, NC, Tony Jones (Sue) of Holly Springs, NC, and Ronald Jones (Angela) and Ricky Jones (Teresa) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; four sisters, Venishia McLeoud of Angier, NC, Dee Lynette McLucas of Durham, NC, and Pamela Dunlap (Tommy) and Jina Reid of Sanford, NC; sister-in-law, Sherelene Jones of Fuquay-Varina, NC; three brothers-in-law, Harold and Monte Carlo Capili of Zambales, Philippines, and Leomel Capili of Vallejo,CA; three aunts, Frances Worley (Sylvester), Mary Seymour (James), and Phyllis Staton; several great-aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends; a special niece that he would never admit was his special niece, Nyeisha Bassett; one special great-niece, Karmin; and a great-nephew, KJ, whom he called “Applehead”.

Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 pm Friday, September 18, 2020 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, with no more than 10 individuals at any one time.

Funeral will be held 12:00 pm Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Augusta Missionary Baptist Church, 605 Bridge Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Please wear a MASK if you will be attending the visitation or funeral service.

Burial: Prince Chapel Church Cemetery in New Hill, NC.

Guest Book

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Brian. We send our love and our prayers to you all. May God give you peace and understanding during this difficult time. In Sympathy and Love Lewis Jr & Star Lyon

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Dr. Cathy Jones and family of Brian. You have been on my mind all day as you laid your son to rest. I am so very sorry for this difficult time in your life journey. I am continuing to pray that the peace of God will comfort you in the days ahead. As a parent this is the hardest thing you can imagine in this life but after a time you will find that you will have experienced the supernatural strength of God that brought you through. Much love to your family and friends of Brian. Mary Jo

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To my BF, Rev. Dr. Cathy Jones, Raquel, Bria and BJ, and all other family members of Brian Cross, praying for you today, 9/19/20. My Grace is sufficient and my Strength is made perfect in weakness. May you all rest in God's Grace and the Strength of God on today. Rev. Lavisha Williams

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To Rev.Cathy Cross and Family, As you walk through this time of loss, may you know that the Lord walks with you and He will comfort you. May it helps you to know that others care for you and share your sorrow. Our Sincere Sympathy, Mr.& Mrs. Eunice Winston Jr. Raleigh NC

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To the family With Heart felt sympathy. May the Lord continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow. Penesa Winston Apex NC

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To Rev.Cathy Jones and Family. May God hold you close,comfort you gently, and carry you through during your time of loss. In Prayer and Sympathy Mattie Hines and The Winston Family Billy, Lawrence, Thomas, & Debra

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To Reverend Dr. Cathy Jones and family: We the members of the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church Women Ministry, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Nathaniel J. Wood, extend our deepest heartfelt condolences in the heavenly transition of your son Brian. We know your loss is deep and your sorrow is great, but we want you to know that we share in your sorrow, but more importantly, we recognize that this loss is Heaven's Gain. Prayerfully submitted by Reverend Dr. Mary M. Heggie

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Our sincere condolences to your entire family may God peace and love be with you all. Mickey and Annie and Shannon Judd

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My Deepest and sincere condolences to the Cross Family Raquel Bria Bj

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Right now no words will help the pain inside of you. But I pray the lord will give you peace. You and your husband and the other family members. Love you all.

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May God Grant you Peace The Steward Board Parkwood Institutional CME Church Our thoughts and Prayers are with you

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I just love y'all so much. Me, Gaby, Gale, Sonya and Puff will always love and cherish uncle Brian. He was a daddy when I ain't have a daddy, a confidante when I didn't have one. My mama was disabled on a fixed income and Uncle Brian would pitch in when he could. I'm 31 years old now and I thank Uncle Brian for stepping up when he didn't have to. We love you Unc! Continue to take care of us all from that mansion in the sky!

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sorry for ur loss da lord got u and fam

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I have very fond memories of Brian when he use to come to Chester,PA with his Aunt Doris who married my Uncle Elbert ( Campbell) . From the first visit Brian became family. Last summer while visiting Aunt Cathy & Tiffany we had the pleasure of meeting his daughter. My prayer is that Gods comfort surrounds his family and friends. Brain sleep in peace knowing that you are loved . Your Cousin Lynette

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Candy Sturdivant-Parkwood CME Church

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To Rev Dr Cathy Jones/ Mr. Pig, Rachel, Bria and BJ as well as other family and friends. I love you all and praying that God will continue to strengthen each of you during this time. Brian was truly a sweet gentle giant whom will be missed. Know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Sending Love and Condolences to the Cross/ Jones Family in your time of need. Our continued prayers for you all. Edward and Melissa Moultrie : Logan Chapel CME Church

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Sending Love and Condolences to the Cross/ Jones Family in your time of need. Our continued prayers for you all. Edward and Melissa Moultrie : Logan Chapel CME Church

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Sending Love and Condolences to the Cross/ Jones Family in your time of need. Our continued prayers for you all. Edward and Melissa Moultrie : Logan Chapel CME Church

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Sending Love and Condolences to the Cross/ Jones Family in your time of need. Our continued prayers for you all. Edward and Melissa Moultrie : Logan Chapel CME Church

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From our Family to yours deepest sympathy you are in ours prayers and thoughts may God continue to comfort you all at such a time as this. With Deepest Sympathy Ray& Naomi Douglas

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We pray that God will give each of you the strength and comfort required to get you through the loss of your love one He is absent from your sight but never from your hearts Hold on to his precious memories ! Albert ,Elaine Washington and Family

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Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. Pastor Couch and the Faucette CME Church family

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Sending my sincere deepest condolence to the Cross/Jones family. Bettie Mac Shaw Williamson Fuquay- Varina Nc

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To the entire Cross family, and all whose lives Brian touched, trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In this challenging time, I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Live in the hope that when we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing it will be! Brian has gone ahead, but we will see him again. --Annette Teasdell, Parkwood CME Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Sending our condolences to Mrs Cathy and the rest of the family,you are in our prayers, The Montgomery Family of Angier

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To The Rev Dr Cathy C Jones & Mr Theodore Jones and the entire Cross/Jones Family, It is with deep heartfelt Sympathy and overwhelming Condolences that our expressions of love are being sent to you. Prayers are being lifted up on your behalf for your peace & comfort and to help ease your pain. The Connectional Stewardess Board of The Seventh Episcopal District New York/Washington and Carolina Region

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Hello Cousin Cathy, Sending our condolences and continuous prayers for the family. Much Love, Ernestine Snipes-Richardson Family

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Hello Cousin Cathy, Sending our condolences and continuous prayers for the family. Much Love, Ernestine Snipes-Richardson Family

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Prayers and condolences to you from the Senior Choir of Parkwood CME Church Charlotte NC

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To the Cross/Jones family, our sincere condolences to you ! Women's Auxiliary of Parkwood CME Church Charlotte NC

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To the Cross and Jones family, my heartfelt condolences and prayers. May God give you strength during this sad time! Veronica Sturdivant (Ms V)

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My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Jones and Cross family. May God give you strength!

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Sending love and prayers to Rev. Cathy Jones and family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Brian and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God's continued blessings be with you now and in the days ahead. Jesus will sustain and keep you and remember earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal. Love, Clarese McLean Howard, Augusta, Ga.

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God has left us memories of Brian.I remember him most between the ages of 7-13. Sports. His big bright smile and so polite. Then he grew up and still kept those qualities as an umpire, referee and added patience as he worked with the youth leagues. My loudness at games assured him Ms. Peggy had arrived! My memories prayers for comfort and strength Cathy and family..Always your friend, Peggy (TJ's mom) Hilliard

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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Brian's loved ones. We are so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. We had the pleasure of getting to know Brian over the last 2 years through FV sports. He was always so kind to us and our son. We truly enjoyed being around him, he will be greatly missed.

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To the Cross/Jones family may the Love from God substain you all during this time. Praying the very best for my family in Jesus name. Be encouraged & know God is still God. I love you Always. Teressa & Phillip Hayes

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Sending our sincere condolences to the family, Frankie and Paula McKoy

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Extending my sincere and deepest condolences to you Rev Jones and the rest of the family.

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Larry and Rev Jones my deepest condolences to the y'all and the Cross/Jones.

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Rev. Cathy Jones & Raquel Cross and entire family our hearts are shocked & heavy right now. Y'all are in our prayers right now and in the days ahead. Love Mother Marie Monroe,and the King, Cameron, Scriven, Monroe and Williams Families.

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To Rev. Cathy Jones and the entire family, please know that we are especially remembering each of you in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in God's love during these difficult days, hold onto his unchanging hand. May the memories of Brian and all he meant to you give you strength and courage and bring you comfort too. Lamont Rogers & Aunties Barbara, Alveria, Janice, Thelma - Raleigh, NC

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To My Classmate and Beautiful Woman of God: Deepest sympathy to you, Rev. Dr. Cathy C. Jones and family members. May you find some comfort in tributes to you and in honor of Brian. You are in so many thoughts and prayers, at this time. Psalm 34:18 Mrs. Wilhemenia Lassiter Thomas Class of '72

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PRAYING GODS HEALING AND PEACE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AS ONLY HE CAN GIVE....MUCH LOVE..BUTCH AND KAYE

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May God fill you His Comfort and Love. Treasure your memories and remember the love you shared. Hold to God's unchanging Hand. We Love You

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Gone to soon!!!! Your beautiful soul will truly be missed!!!! Rest in peace My Friend <3

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Cathy, Raquel, Brie, BJ - my heart is broken for you. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers along with my entire family. We love y'all! Jennifer Jones Betts, The Jones Family, and LinShire By the Pond

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To Dr. Cathy Jones and family, the Faith CME Church is praying for you during this time in your life. We are praying that the peace of God will bring you comfort. God bless you.

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Sorry for your loss, keeping the Cross and Jones family in our prayers.Michael,Shapon and Mickaya Staton

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Brian was such a nice guy to work with and a pleasure to be around. I am saddened by his passing and send condolences to the family. Kim Khare.

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To the Cross and the Jones Family, We extend our heartfelt condolences to you. We are keeping you close in caring thoughts and compassionate prayers. We pray for God's comfort, strength, and peace. We love you much.. Pastor Karen Cozart & Rogers Chapel CME Church Family

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To the Cross Family.... Ours thoughts & prayers are with u .. The entire Angelica family

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I worked with Brian as an official/referee many times and he always had a smile on his face and kept you laughing the whole time. I will truly miss him, he was a special person.

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My favorite memory of Brian was when we were 9 years old. He was a good football player and he always had a smile on his face. I still remember him in the huddle making people laugh. Go rest high, brother! -Pastor Ben Pearce

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Raquel, you and your family are in our prayers, may God keep you and your family in his protecting loving arms. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your peace and comfort.

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Sending endless love and profound sorrow on the loss of Brian (BK) from this earthly life. PLEASE KNOW, we are available to you. Praying for you. Gloria and Kenric/the Murchison and Rountree families.

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Pastor Kathy. You ate in my prayers today. Know that God never makes a mistake. I love you very much. Your Friend Luretta Mckoy Jones

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Sending my Deepest sincere Condolences.Praying For comfort and peace,Albert Johnson.

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Brian was such a fine man. He had the light of Christ in his countenance. We're so terribly sorry to learn of his passing. He will be greatly missed. Patrick & Amy Deaver

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My Condolences to Brian Cross's Family. I was so sadden to hear of the passing of Brian. Cathy, My heart hurts for you along with his family. May God grant you Peace and Strength during this difficult time, Praying for all of you. To Be Absent from the body is to be Present With The Lord. R.I.P Brian. Roberta Burton Norris, April and Family.

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Sending our condolences of love, comfort and strength to the Cross and Jones Family with continuous prayers. Love and Blessings, Tonya Burt-Davis and Family

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We're sorry for the loss of you son. You and the family are in my prayers. Love, Novella Lee and Family

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We pray that God is continually with the Cross/ Jones family during your time of mourning. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Remember no amount of grief is too hard for God to handle. He will never put more on you than you can bear. Your joy will come in the morning and you will begin to share memories and laugh about all the good times. Sending love your way from Pastor's Aaron & Charlotte Jordan & the Freedom Worship Church Family.

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Pastor Jones and family our prayers are with you all during this dufficult time. No one know how you are feeling of the loss of you sweet son. Our heart grives with you too, but only God can heal the pain. We love you and praying for the family. Liz,Nichole,Ina and Raegan,Jaeyla

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My condolences goes out to the Cross/Jones family. We pray that you have comfort, peace, and strength through this difficult time. Brenda Trice & Family

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Elmo and Clarice Harris would like to send our deepest sympathy. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and strength during this time.

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To Raquel,Bria,BJ,Pastor Cathy Jones and the entire Cross/Jones family.I'm feeling your pain right Jo,emy heart aches for you all. I just pray that our God bless you all with the strength to endure this loss. You all have my deepest sympathies and condolences

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Pastor Jones and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of love one. Brian was a gentle giant with a big heart whose smile was contagious. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Love always, Benny, Beverly and your Unsung Heroes family!

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Brian was an amazing supervisor. He was friendly, kind, fair and family oriented. He will truly be missed. The family has our heartfelt and deepest sympathy. The Logistics Team at Angelica continues to pray for the strength and comfort of the family. The Logistics Team at Angelica

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GOD give you strength at this most difficult time. SB

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Pastor Cathy Jones, I want to thank you again for you being there for me and my family in our hour of need. Now it's my turn to be there for you. Scripture reminds us that "you have not because you ask not." Continue to hang on in there. We will constantly be praying for you and the family. God bless you now and forever more. Deacon James Carnell Stone & family

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May God provide everlasting comfort and peace to you all during this time. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning light! Brian is resting in the Father's Everlasting arms! Please know we are here for you every step of the way, just as you all were for us. Love, peace and blessings. The Clinton Judd Family

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To the family of Brian Cross, we are praying for strength and comfort for you all at this time. We are going to miss his smile and his loving heart. It is still so hard to believe but God knows best. God Bless You Family. We Love You! Ms Lib Judd and family

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To the grieving hearts of Brian Cross, mother Pastor Cathy Jones, wife, children, siblings and extended families of the Cross and Jones. The Almighty God with his peace, love and kindness will send his Angels to comfort and hold you at such a time as this. Praying for love and favor of the Lord Jesus Christ rest upon you. Mamie Mckoy Richardson

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My deepest condolences to the family and friends. U gonna be miss by me. Because the friendship we built work with you. I waiting for you to come back so can talk junk about our upcoming games against your Pittsburgh Steelers and my giants this Sunday. I was devastated this when I heard you left a hole my friend R.I.P

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Pastor Cathy , as you already know Stevie an Brian has been friends since childhood an we loved him as well.such a loving an always respectful young man ,We will miss him but we know it was all in Gods plans . We love you an your family an sending our prayers an condolences. Pam an Judd family

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Continuous prayers for the Cross and Jones family in the passing of Brian. Blessings of Love Jennie Spears Allen

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We send our love and prayers to the Cross family as you journey through this valley experience. May the sustaining power of God strengthen you now and in the days to come. Love, Pastor Kenneth Swann and Cameron Grove AME Zion Church, Broadway NC

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Pastor Cathy, I love you and you and your family are in my prayers. Carolyn Judd

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My deepest sympathies & prayers to Brian's family. Sherry Woolard-Russell

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To the Cross and Jones Family You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one as we continue praying for your comfort. Marvia Burt and Edna W. Utley

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Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it. Rev. Cathy Jones and Cross family. Gloria J Surles.

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Dear Cathy and Cross Family, we are saddened to hear of the loss of your love one. Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Praying for God's strength, peace and comfort during your time of grief. Maurice and Francine Taylor

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Cathy we are truly saddened to hear of your son's passing. know that we will keep you & your family lifted in prayer. May God grant you peace & comfort. We love you!!! O.C. & Hazel Johnson & family

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Blessing and Prayers of comfort to the Cross family. I just will always remember the great times I had from High School to Adulthood with Brian playing Ball and sitting around Laughing. He was my brother from another Mother. He will be missed. May God continue to be with the entire family.

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To the Cross/Jones family, know that our love is stretched to you and our prayers are extended to Heaven that you may receive the Peace of God throughout this time and always. James & Julia Palmer

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Our deepest condolences to the Jones/Cross family,We are praying for your comfort and peace during this time. God is still with you even during this time of your loss.May continue to bless and keep you.

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To the Cross/Jones Family Our sincere heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May the Lord strengthen you with His Love and overshadow you with His presence. Pastor Randy, Evangelist Sylvia N. James & Living By The Word Praise And Worship Center Church Family, Fuquay-Varina,NC

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I don't have the words to express the Pain that I feel. Brain was such a sweet young Man. My Prayers goes out to the Entire Family. Catherine Holland and Family Knightdale N.C.

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....OH,Cathy I love you,Stephanie Cotten

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To the Cross/Jones Family, our heart goes out to the entire family. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Remember God never makes a mistake. In Deepest Sympathy, Wayne & Jean Mangum

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SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR CONDOLENCES KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON Rip

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Sending my deepest and sincere condolences to the Cross/Jones family. Darlene Norris-Bowden

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To the Cross family we are sorry for your loss of Brian. His encouragement and laughs will always be remembered. Just remember weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. We love you all from the Smith family

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To the Cross Family, I am so sorry for the loss of our beloved Brian. I can't imagine the pain of losing and burying your child, your loved one. I pray for your comfort and peace as you go through your grieving process. May God bless you all!! William Ray Jr & family

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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Cross and Jones family during this time of sadness.I pray that God will strengthen you. Veronica Sturdivant and family Charlotte NC

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Sending my deepest condolences and sympathy at the loss of your loved one Brian. Praying for your comfort and peace. Pamela Nesmith and Family

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My deepest and sincere condolences Praying for your strength at the loss of your loved one Brian. I pray for your peace and comfort

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To the Cross Family, I am so sorry for the loss of our beloved Brian. I can't imagine the pain of losing and burying your child, your loved one. I pray for your comfort and peace as you go through your grieving process. May God bless you all!!

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May God's loving presence comfort you, His perfect peace restore you, and his promise of eternal life sustain you during this very difficult time of loss. In Sympathy and Love Falton & Varetta Judd Garner NC

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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