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Obituary For CSSA Jaylon Demarius Moye, U.S. Navy

The funeral services for the late CSSA Jaylon Demarius Moye, U. S. Navy, who departed this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Manama, Bahrain, will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Words of Comfort and Encouragement will be given by Pastor Fred Clay. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipp's Funeral Home" Facebook page.

CSSA Jaylon Demarius Moye was born in Sylvester, Georgia, to Mr. Anthony Moye and the late Mrs. Felicia Moye on December 17, 1999. He graduated from Beechcroft High School in Columbus, Ohio in 2018, where he was Senior Class Treasurer, a member of the football, volleyball, wrestling, and several academic teams. After graduation, Jaylon enlisted into the United States Navy. On April 18, 2021, Jaylon passed away in Manama, Bahrain, while serving aboard the USS Dextrous.

Jaylon was a bright, inspiring, and active member of his community. He was effortlessly shining his light and warming the hearts of those around him. His love and smile will forever live in our hearts.

Jaylon is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mattie Walker, and great grand- mother, Clara Walker.

Jaylon is survived by his fiancé, CS3 Sadayha Benston; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Carol Moye; his siblings, Devin Moye, Kandyce (Jordan) Bankhead, Jakira Moye, Jazeil Moye, Jalisa Mott; his loving grandparents, Mary Love, Pastor Willie (Alma) Love, Jr., Jackie (Gloria) Cook; his aunt, Edyie Johnson; his uncles, Carlton (Shirlene) Cook, Erick (Trina) Cook, Malcolm (Monique) Cook, Keeven Walker, John (Adrienne) Dulaney; and a host of supportive family and friends.

We want to say a special thanks to his Beechcroft High Family of Columbus, Ohio, the Jordan Family of Columbus, Georgia, and the men and women Jaylon served with in the United States Navy.

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Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate, we have the watch now. Devon Collins Retired US Navy Veteran Sylvester, GA

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My deepest sympathy , I pray that the Lord will comfort you and strengthen you. 🕊

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We are sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace in such a time as this. Frank & Felicia Crapp

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You will surely be missed by all of your family. We love you! Your cousin, Randy Seay

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Thank you Moye for always being such a beautiful soul. Thank you for all the joy you brought to our family specially to our Son Jeremiah, when we couldn't be there you always were 1000000000% without hesitation. God Bless you, Always and Forever ♾ Lobe The Hasty Family

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My heart goes out to the Moye Family! A beautiful soul gone way too soon. So grateful to know him, and witness that contagious smile. In Service, Ms. Michelle Ogletree/Jordan Vocational High School(Columbus, GA)

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I love you cousin & may your beautiful soul gain the rest that this world was never going to allow you to have. Continue to watch over me & my babies 💜. -Maya&Ja'Cori Dulaney

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My prayers and condolences to the Moye Family. Jaylon was a sweet and caring young man. RIH 💔 Cynthia Walker & Family Daughter of Lizzie & AJ Walker Clara & Lizzie were Sisters

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Sending our condolences to the Moye family. I'm so saddened by the loss of such a resilient young man. He definitely was a gem who had overcome so much. I'm sure he's shining brightly in heaven. Andrea Daniels

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Sending my condolences to the Moye family. He was such a sweet young man who had overcome all that had come his way. Praying for comfort.

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I was so proud when you told me you were going into the navy. You done well, I will miss that smile that lite up a room when you came in. Now time to rest and we know that your still here with us. R.I.P.

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Dear Jaylon, you were such a wonderful friend and I'm going to miss you dearly. Sending my condolences to the Moye family.

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Dear Jaylon, you were such a wonderful friend and I'm going to miss you dearly. Sending my condolences to the Moye family.

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Gone way to soon ...you had so much you wanted to accomplish .. R.I.H. Jaylon

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Gone way too soon! Rest In Peace Jaylon! You will forever be remembered and missed!

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Condolences to the Moye family. Gone too SOON RIH Jaylon! Jerald Copeland

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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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