Mr. Alonzo Cross Obituary in Albany at Meadows Funeral Home of Albany, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Alonzo Cross

Mr. Alonzo Cross, 64, of Leesburg, Georgia departed this life on Monday, September 2, 2024 in Leesburg, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Greater Second Mount Olive Baptist Church Faith Center, 103 Dewey Street, Albany, GA.

Interment will follow in the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 888 Gus Martin Rd, Leesburg, GA, Georgia.

Alonza Cross born on November 30, 1959, in Leesburg, GA, to the late Deacon Oscar Cross, Jr., and late Mary Harris Cross.

He received his education in the Lee and Dougherty County school system.

Throughout his childhood, he was nurtured in the word of God. As a youth, he joined the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. He attended there as a deacon. He was a strong man of faith. He was very giving and had a sweet, sweet spirit.

He worked for the Lee County Board of Education over forty-two years. He loved his job. He spoke well of the children he drove to school. He loved his family near and far.

He lived his dream driving a school bus and farming. He departed his life on Monday, September 2, 2024. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five of his siblings.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: his son, Alexander Locket of New York; one grandson, Caleb Locket; five sisters, Darenda Cross-Thompson, Lucy-Kate Mims of Albany, GA, Mary Carr of Columbus, OH, ReVirginia Robinson (Reverend James) of Atlanta, GA, and Ramona Parker (Russell) of Dothan, AL; three brothers, Moses Cross, Sr. (Louise),

Ricky Cross, Sr. (Gertrude), and Walter B. Cross (Charlie Mae) of Albany, GA; three sisters- in-law, Geneva Cross, Dinni Cross of Albany, GA, and Shirley Cross of Detroit, MI; one aunt, Shirlene McCray of Albany, Geoegia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including one best friend, Eddie Dean Colvin of Americus, GA.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Carlos Cross sent The Peace Lily for Mr. Alonzo Cross - September 05, 2024

Our Deepest Sympathy Carlos, Auzree & Family

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I have known you as Wild Deer for all my life. You will be missed. Say hello to the rest of the family.

Deepest sympathies to the family of a great man, Mr. Cross. I was Mr. Cross's barber for about 15 yrs and we became the best of friends, talking about everything from his school bus, farming, to his love of his church. I will always remember his last visit which was just the Saturday before he passed. He took a nap, such a peaceful nap, with his legs crossed and his arms folded in his lap. When he got in the chair, he talked on and on about that nap and how good it was...said he hadn't had one like that in years and that it would be a while before he would get one like that again. Then he went on to say, "Gimme the full meal deal" because he was getting ready for Homecoming at his church this month. He wanted to be spiffy ya know (in his words). Now my friend can nap on as he has gotten ready for his Homecoming! His presence, friendly voice, conversation and laughter will be truly missed at the barber shop. Travis Malone & Salon. Incredible Barber & Beauty

Our deepest condolences to the Cross family. Deacon Cross will surely be missed at St Matthew Missionary Baptist Church - Leesburg. Rest in peace Deacon. Fred & Monique Wilson

My Deepest Heart Felt Condolences To The Cross Family May The Most High Be With You In This Difficult Time Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You The Covin Family 🙏🙏🙏

Well done good and faithful servant. I hope you are eating a big bowl of neckbones and rice with a yeast roll (as only you could say it. Rest on our brother.
We miss you at Big Chris in Leesburg.

Condolences to the entire Cross family! You're in our thoughts and prayers!❤️🙏🏿❤️

When my son Coach Hamilton told me that Mr. Cross had moved to his Mansion. He sent up his timbers for every Spiritual deed that he did. He allowed me to ride the bus to school when I was hired and had no car. He brought my sons home when their games ended late. He loved farming and driving the school bus. He would blow at my house when he didn't see anyone I Smiled. Rest Easy my Friend..God has Spoken

12-49! My prayers and condolences go out to the family! Mr. Cross was truly a genuine guy! I will remember his unique interactions on the radio while driving! Rest well driver! 10-4 May God's strength be multiplied during this time! Horace Holloway, 18-102

My prayers and condolences go out to the family! Mr. Cross was truly a genuine guy! I will remember his unique interactions on the radio while driving! Rest well driver! 10-4 May God's strength be multiplied during this time!

When my Coach Hamilton called and told me that Mr. Cross had moved into his eternal Mansion my day was not the same. He had a pleasant Spirit. When I moved back to Georgia and was hired to the School System l did not have a car to get to work. Cross allowed me to ride the bus along with my children. When my sons were in Sports he would bring them home if the game was late. He would blow at my house in the morning and afternoon whether he saw anyone or not. He will be Truly Missed..Rest Easy My Friend

I remember my uncle's joyful spirit. When I moved down for college, I spent time with him. My fondest memories were road trips to Jimmys hot dogs with good conversations about his love for farming and driving the bus. He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy Carlos, Auzree & Family

Wow! Words cannot say enough to honor such a man like Mr. Cross. I extend my sincere condolences to the family. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with me over the years. I'm really going to miss our conversations and you blowing your horn as you left for the end of day at bus duty. One things for certain, I know how to plant and grow peanuts now! Take your rest my friend! Love you man. Coach Derik McDowell, Lee County Elementary School.

Our Condolences to the Cross family from the Children on Smithville Road north. Mr. Cross did it, well done. He drove for many, many years and did it with a smile. All of the children on Smithville Road north says thank you whenever they would him. Now that they are young men and women it was always a thank you too him. Now they have children riding the bus. He was an Awesome man and a great person to talk too. I personally appreciate him not putting my children off the bus so from all of us rest in peace, you have earned it. Well done, well done. The Rivers family and all of the gang on Smithville Road north.

To the family of Mr. Cross I send my deepest condolences 💐 Mr Cross was a patient of mine for many years and I was named The Good Girl by him and I took that name very dearly over the years... we would laugh and make fun of him retiring... Glad to know his retirement was and is with the Lord. I will miss him dearly as a I know you will also ... Your Good Girl Dorothy Stokes

We surly lost a good one, I first met him as a young girl he worked for my granddaddy Mr. Bud Watkins as a young teenager my granddaddy always called him Whistle, years later we became co-workers at the bus shop. I will surly miss my friend around the bus yard. Lisa worrell

May God give the family peace at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy,RIP The Waters Family Leesburg,Ga

Deepest condolences to the Cross family!!! Me and my younger siblings rode his bus at one time. My mother, Clair George, who also drove school bus @ Lee County & grow up together, were good friends for many years. There'll be no one like Mr. Cross💜

Mr Cross stated driving the bus when he was in high school and drove for over 40+years. It's always easy to do what you love. He did just that until GOD SAID HANG UP YOUR KEYS.

You will be missed.You took us all to school and kept us safe.You took care of my kids and loved them like they were your own.Thanks for loving all of my family.You will alway be #1.Brenda Clyde.

❣️ 12-49 ❣️ This is heartbreaking!! Thank you for an amazing school year last year && the beginning of this year.My daughter adored her bus driver, every single time she got off the bus, she'd turn around && wave && he'd be smiling, waving right back at her. Thank you for safely transporting out babies to school while going through trials && tribulations yourself. There will never be another like you. You will forever hold a special place in the hearts of myself && my baby..Rest well Mr. Cross. Job well done.

You were such a good bus driver and you will be missed and you looked after me and my family and the kids that rode your bus and you will be missed and my heart goes out to the family🫶🏼🫶🏼❤️

Sorry for your loss. Mr. Cross and my mother worked together for years driving the bus in Lee County. May God keep you all during this dark hour. George Family