Waquanza Kenyatta Cross

“I’m Free”

~Acknowledgements~

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

‘To the best Husband & Father in the world’, Baby, I thank God for every hour, minute, second of the 23 years we were married. The times we’ve shared together were the happiest of my life. You will always be the love of my life.

Your Loving Wife Cheryl

The family of Waquanza Kenyatta “Q” Cross would like to offer sincere heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of love and kindness shown to us during our time of sorrow. Perhaps you called, paid a visit. Brought a dish or said a prayer; your acts and prayers have uplifted and sustained us in our time of transition. May God continue to bless you richly.

Special Thanks Special thanks to Pastor Sarah Jones, Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Dr. Sarah King, Reach Heaven Global Ministries, Pastor Curtis Morman, Mt Zion Baptist Church Jackson Tn. Also, Evangelist Yolanda Stripling for going that extra mile and been a great support when it’s needed.

~Active Pallbeares ~

Darron Clayton James Alston Kelvin Humphreys

Shedrick Douglass LA Carlos Brown John Perry

~Interment ~

Historic Elmwood Cemetery 824 S. Dudley Street Memphis, Tennessee 38104

~Repast~

J.B. Lounge 687 Walnut Street Immediately Following Interment

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eflections Reflections of His Journey “To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Waquanza Kenyatta “Q” Cross, was born December 21, 1973, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Charles Cole, and Mae France Cross.

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Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00 A.M

Church of The Lord Jesus Christ 2993 Park Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38114

Waquanza transition on November 26, 2018, at Methodist South Hospital.

He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

Curtis Morman & Dr. Sarah King Officiating Pastors

Waquanza attended Westside High School and was self-employed by Cross Electric Company. He was proceeded in death by his father, Charles Cole.

Processional Selection............................................................................CLJC Praise Team Scripture Readings:

Old Testament.........................................................Pastor Sara Jones

New Testament............................................................Regional Leach Prayer....................................................................................Tyraun Stripling Solo........................................................................................Tierica Dawson

Waquanza leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Cheryl Cross, his mother Mae Frances Cross, two brothers; Aaron Ousley, Charles Dewayne Cross, three stepdaughters; Sherica Boone (Antwon), Tierica Dawson, Staci Douglass, grandmothers; Jessie Cole, Evelyn Gathright (deceased), a host of uncles and aunts; mother-in-law (deceased) father-in-law; James Thomas, five brothers-in-law, Shedrick Douglass (Charlotte), Rodney Douglass, Marvel Brown (Sandra), Marlo Brown (Lameka); three sisters-in-law; Shante Harris (Rico), Shana Alston (James), Shanika Holt (Antonio) and a host of relatives, and friends. He also leaves special people in his life; Marquentius Cross and Jada Douglass. Special Thank you to his daughter, Sherica Boone for assisting with obituary.

To My beloved son Q Cross, you left my heart in so much pain. Only God can repair my heart. God seen it was time for you to come home. You will be miss.

Mom, love you My brother Q, things will never be the same without you man. You always had my back.

Will forever miss you.

Love Charles Q, would always come to the restaurant and order him an omelet or salad, I’m going to miss that, I always could get good advice from my brother. I don’t want say goodbye Love you Aaron To My Beloved Uncle you were a great man, and a great role model.

One day I hope to be like you.

Miss you, love Moty It is always difficult to say farewell to a Dad, but we will always remain thankful for the guidance that you have passed on to us.

We will always love you and cherish the integrity you instill in us.

We love you, Your girls Sherica, Tierica, and Staci Papa, I’m going miss our time together, and your protection.

Love your baby Jada

Remembering “Q” (3 Minutes Please) Family & Friends

“Q’s” Favorite Song................“Well Done”.........................................Music Acknowledgements...................................................................Sherica Boone Obituary..................................Silent Reading.................................Soft Music “Q’s” Pastor/Special Mother...................................................Dr. Sarah King Reach Heaven Global Ministries

Solo..........................................................................................Jameta Hunter Eulogy..........................................................................Pastor Curtis Morman Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Final Viewing.............................................Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. Benediction..................................................................Pastor Curtis Morman Recessional “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”

Psalms 121