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Obituary For Cortez Jamario Jones
Mr. Cortez Jamario "CJay" Jones, 32, of Columbus, GA . Cortez Jones was born December 20, 1989, in Columbus, Georgia to Miss Christer Sanks and Mr. Connie Jones. He transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Jaco, Costa Rica.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. J.C. Fryer, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, Alabama.
Cortez was a 2008 graduate of Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia. He continued his education at Albany State University, where he majored in Sociology and received his Bachelors of Arts in 2013.
Cortez was employed with Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Inc. where he served as a Youth and Family Coordinator. Cortez has always had a passion and love for the well-being of children since elementary school.
Other than his grandfathers, Cortez is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Pinkey L. Sanks and Josephine Jones; one aunt, Pearlie Moore; two nephews, LeJerrious Jones Jr. and Ca’Morrious Jones; one niece Xye’Jenerria Jones.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories; his beloved mother, Christer Sanks, Columbus, GA; his father, Connie Jones, Columbus, GA; one sister, LaRhonda Jones (Charlie), Warner Robins, GA; one brother, LeJerrious Jones (Candice), Hinesville, GA; two god sisters, Desiree’ Miller, Charleston, SC and JaLexis Johnson, Phenix City, AL; four nephews, K’Veon Sanks, Kendarius Brockington, Nijavious Jones, and Damarious Jones; four nieces, Kyile Sanks, Kassidy Sanks, Shanterrious Jones, and Samari Jones; one great nephew, Jayden McCullough; one great niece, Ma’Kenleigh Brockington; six uncles, George Sanks and Jammie Sanks (Chenita), Columbus, GA, David Sanks and Travis Lyles (Sharmaine), Phenix City, AL, Rodney Jones (Brenda), Pearson, GA, Lorenzo Dodson (Carolyn), Valdosta, GA; six aunts; Barbara Sanks-Holloway and Delphine Sanks, Columbus, GA, Vernell Sanks, Stone Mountain, GA, Francis Jones (Thurman) and Sandra Gibson (Leon), Pearson, GA, Sheila Bryant (Jessie), Homerville, GA,; three great aunts, Mary Dixon (Tommy), Lucy Sanks, and Willie Mae Holloway (Lee), Fort Mitchell, AL; one great uncle, Roosevelt Thomas (Annie), Fort Mitchell, AL and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
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Leon Hanna sent Ocean Devotion for Cortez Jamario Jones - September 21, 2022
Praying for your strength and healing. From Leon Hanna and family.
I love u so much CJ, u Never had bad word to say about anyone. From your God sister Desireé Miller. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it. You always told me you was so Proud of me.
Christer, I'm so sorry for your loss. To be honest, I don't know what to say...I can't imagine what you're going through. Please know you've been in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if there is anything I (or my family) can do for you. Until then, you and your family will continue to be in our Prayers. I pray this verse brings you some comfort and peace. Psalms 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. With Love, Shuronica
May God Bless You at this time and forever... Regina Nelson
You will be missed every time we would see each other it was nothing but love. It was like we were in high school again getting ready for football practice.To the family I pray for you strength and healing.#RIP Cortez
You will always be with me and I will always be with you! I love you for ever Cuz/Bro! Love Always Nana!!
My condolences 🙏 to the Jones / Sanks family in this time of bereavement. May God continues to give you the strength you need. Cjay you will be greatly missed.❤️ Tish King
Christer, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. CJ was such a friendly and caring person. He will be deeply missed. Christer, I will continue to pray for you and your family. My dear condolences. Felicia R.
Christer, I am so sorry, I continue to pray that God will strengthen and comfort you! Cortez was an amazing young man with a beautiful spirit. His smile will be forever etched in my memory.
Much Love ~ Vickie Williams-Wiley
Chris I'm SOOOO SORRY About Your Baby Cortez! I'm Praying For YOU 🤗🤗! I PRAY That GOD Keep You Close In His Arms 🙏🙏 Catherine Lockhart Harris
Our Heartfelt Condolences to Chris and and the entire Sanks family. You are in our Prayers. Sherman and Tonia Davis.
My condolences to the Sanks family during your bereavement.
My condolences to the Sanks family during your bereavement. Rosetta McMurray
My sincere condolences to you Christer. I worked with Cortez at Parks and Recreation he was such a caring and loving young man. Praying that God will continue to strengthen you in the long days and nights ahead of you. Love you Brenda Randall
You all has our condolences and prayers that God will strengthen you during this difficult time.
Pastor P.D. and Lady Barbara Sanks Johnson
Cortez, my dear friend, you were a light of hope, love and kindness and will be missed tremendously. My thoughts and prayers will forever be with your family.
It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come. We are thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this. The Thomas Family.
My condolence to Ms. Christer Sanks and family~may God continue to strengthen you all during this time. Trina M. Jackson
You were always a great spirit to be around! You're spirit will forever be carried in our hearts..Rest in Love CJ...Sending Condolences to Ms. Sanks and Family
-Brittney P.
Mullins family
Praying for the family,CJ was a sweet young man. Praying for you Chris. I love you all.❤🙏
Condolences for the Jones, Sanks and Holloway family
Condolences for the Jones, Samos and Holloway family
You will be missed Cortez and the love for your grandmother is what I adored about you as a young man the most got high brother.
I met Cortez while attending Albany State as well also worked together for DHS. He was funny, friendly, and always had a smile on his face. I am glad to have know him. I wish to send my condolences to his loved ones.
Cortez was one of my coworkers at Department of Human Resources in Russell County. He was a very humble and funny young man. It was a joy meeting him and the love he expressed for his grandmother. RIP
Rest In Peace Cortez. You will be missed. RCDHR
RIP Cortez. Ms. Sanks, my condolences. I met Cortez when we visited Albany Sate and he was going to try out for the football team. He was a great guy.
To the family of Cortez. We worked together for many years. He was a wonderful person and always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed
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