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Christopher Jones Obituary
Rochester: November 17, 2007 at age 16. Christopher is survived by his parents, Sirena (Rodney) Cotton and Jerome Jones; brothers, Darius, Mace, Robert and Sherrod; his maternal biological grandfather, Rev. James (Georgia) Cuyler Sr., maternal grandmother, Susan Russell; devoted maternal grandfather Alfred (Dee) Russell; and his "Nanna"; also survived by a niece, two nephews, a sister-in-law, two godsisters, his best friend Vick, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, 6-9PM (Remembrances will begin at 7:30) at the funeral home. Christopher's life will be celebrated on Saturday, 11AM, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 304 Joseph Ave. Rev. James L. Cuyler, Pastor of Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. To leave the family an online condolence visit: www.dmwilliamsfuneralhome.org.
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for Christopher Jones
yndyiago mcelroye
November 16, 2021
Love and Miss you. May you continue to rest in peace and God continue to cover your family with peace comfort and understanding.
Tiara
November 16, 2021
I love you
Tiara Arend
November 14, 2020
Wow, it’s been so long I can’t believe we really had to carry on this long without you .... I miss you kid & I will always love you .... until we meet again ❤
Darius Taylor
December 22, 2008
Hey little bro, I miss you so much.Why do the good die young? But don't worry Ima hold it down for you.I'm going to make something out of myself If everything go right i'll be going to college after I graduate this year.(2008) I'm going to make you and mommy very proud of me.i love ya, your bro and best friend, D-Dash Money
Rodney Cotton
December 21, 2008
Son, I love you and miss you dearly, your "dad" Rod
Armamii"Miss Itty Bitty" Forbes
December 21, 2008
Brandon Christopher Forbes
December 21, 2008
Friends forever!!!!!
December 21, 2008
"Our family will never be the same:!
December 21, 2008
mace forbes
December 21, 2008
whats up chris miss u man it hurts so much that u are gone but your airight love u always
ddash money
December 21, 2008
whats goodie my brother how you doing man i miss ya my dude u been gone 2 long wish u still here i know thats u that blessed me with that only me u and mommy know so thanks man i miss you love ya too i think i got a bright future i wanna thank you for the faith love you man miss you and caint wait to be with u again
Meme Jones
December 20, 2008
WOW...ITS BEEN SOO LONG SINCE WE TALKED...I STILL THINK OF YOUR DEATH AS A SCARY DREAM..BUT WHEN I GIVE A LOUD SCREAM I KNOW ITS..REAL...MAN I STILL REMEMBER THAT DAY WE WERE ALL N THE HOSPITAL...AND THE DOC CAME IN AND SAID U WERE GONE I REALLY COULDNT BELIEVE HIM BECAUSE U SAID U WERE GOING TO BE AT MY SWEET 16.."BAGGING ALL THE GIRLS..."..LOL..MAN BRA I MISS U SOO BAD I CAN HARDLY EXPLAIN HOW I REALLY FEEL...ABOUT IT...IF HE COULD JUS TAKE A LOOK IN OUR EYES..AND SEE THE PAIN THAT HE CAUSED US TO CRY EVERYNITE...IT FEELS LIKE A SAID SONG...U KNOW WHEN THE KEY HAS JUS GONE..WRONG..BUT WE TRYIN TO HOLD ON...ITS A SHAME BUT HE THE BLAME....U WAS SOO CRAZY OVER GIRLS ..LOL I WONDER WAT THEY THINKN NOW THAT UR OUT THIS WORLD...BUT UR NOT OUT OF MY HEART WE WILL NEVER BE APART.....
WELL I KNOW THAT U HAVE TO GO NOW...BUT BEFORE U GO CAN U PLEASE WATCH OVER ME BE MY SPECIAL GUARDING ANGEL...I LOVE U SOO MUCH.
YA CUZ/SIS MRZ.HOLLY`WOOD..A.K.A MEME J..
BRANDY SMITH
December 20, 2008
HEY LIL'BRO WHATS UP,I MISS YOU SO MUCH IT DOESN'T EVEN SEEM LIKE A YEAR HAS WENT PAST BUT ALL I KNOW IS THAT YOU ARE VERY MUCH MISSED AND I LOVE YOU ALOT. SO I'M PRETTY SURE WE'LL MEET UP AGAIN LOVE BRANDY,ARMANII,BRANDON,AND ERIC
YUNG MEL
December 20, 2008
WAS GOOD BRAH DIS MELL U NOW WE DOWN HERE MISSING U EVEYBODY MISSING U TELL MY GRANDMOTHER DAT I LOVE HER AND I LOVE YOU BRAH HOLD YA HEAD HAPPY BLATED B-DAY BRAH 1
Joseph and Sandra Jones
December 19, 2008
To our nephew Chris, Uncle Hookie always remembered when your birthday came. You always call me and remind me to be there to sing at your birthday party cookout. We miss you and love you always Uncle Hookie, Aunt Sandra, Brittaney, and MeME
MERCEDES KENNEDY
December 19, 2008
~SNAKE I MISS U SO MUCH~ IT SEEMS LIKE WHEN U DIED I LOST U & TERRY. HES NOT DA SAME ANYMORE! HE REALLY LOVED U! I THINK ABOUT U ALL THE TIME. ITS NEVER A DAY THAT GOES BY WHEN IM NOT THINKING ABOUT YOU! YOU WAS A BIG PART OF EVERYBODYS LIFE! YOU EVER KNOW HOW MUCH SOMEONE LOVES U UNTIL YOUR GONE! SNAKE IM WRITING YOU TO LET YOU KNOW I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! MERRYCHRISTMAS & HAPPYNEWYEARS! RIP C-SNAKE~
TERRY KENNEDY
December 19, 2008
WHAT'S GOOD BRAH ME COOLIN JUST TRYING TO LIVE IT UP AND BE STRONG U WAS A BIG PART TO ME AND BLIZZ U WAS A BROTHER TO BOTH OF US AND WE ALL CARE ABOUT EACH OTHE I MIZZ ALL THAT WE DID IF WAS FUN AND NOTHIN BUT LOVE YOUR MOTHER IS A STRONG LADY AND I AM SURE U SEE IT BUT NOT ONE DAY I DON'T THINK ABOUT U I ALA I SAY IZ C-SNAKE IZ NOT DEAD HE JUST ENTER THE SOUL OF HIZ GOD CHILD, KEEP HOLDING ME AND MY FAMILY DOWN AND FORGIVE ME FOR ALL THE SINS I HAVE DONEMERRY CHRISMAS FROM ME,MY SON AND FAMILY I LOVE U ................731RIP C-SNAKE
TERRY KENNEDY
December 19, 2008
WHAT'S GOOD BRAH HOW U ME COOLIN BUT U KNOW HOW MUCH I MIZZ U NOT A DAY I DON'T THINK ABOUT U AND EVERY DAY WHEN I LOOK AT MY SON I SAY C-SNAKE U ALIVE CAUSE U JUST ENTER MY SON SOUL. EVERY DAY JUST THINKING ABOUT WHAT WE DID AND WENT THRU IT WAS NOTHIN BUT FUN AND LOVE KEEP HOLDING ME AND MY FAMILY DOWN AND FOR GIVE ME FOR ALL THE SINS I DID I LOVE U AND YOUR FAMILY MERRY CHRISMAS FROM YOUR BROTHER AND YOUR GOD SON,MERCEDES 731.........ONE LOVE
CHRIS @VENICE BEACH CALIFORNIA...JUST CHILLING
December 19, 2008
WELCOME T.J....HE IS OH SO CUTEEE!
December 19, 2008
BIRTHDAY VIGIL WITH GRANDMA SUE (7/23/2008)
December 19, 2008
"BROTHERLY LOVE"
December 19, 2008
Chris & Me Me- So sweet!
December 19, 2008
DANASIA WATSON
December 18, 2008
HEY BROTHER ITS BEEN A MINUTE NOW & I MISS YOU SO MUCH ONCE IN A WHILE AT I WAKE UP IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND I BE SCARED TO LOOK INN MY CLOSET OR TURN THE OTHER WAY BECAUSE I BE THINKING IMA SEE U OR MY GRANDMA I DONT KNO WHY I BE SCARED DOE BECAUSE I KNO U GUYS WONT HURT ME BUT I LOVE YOU & MISS U SO MUCH I TRY TO KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH R.I.P BRAH
Carrie singleton
December 18, 2008
Hey Cuzzin: Its been a while but I been trying to let things go, you are not forgotten about as I see your face every day right above the fire place! We all love you very much and we miss you like crazy but as time goes by its getting to become a little easier to handle and deal with. Your mommie has been such a strong strong woman at this time of grieveness and I am sure you see it too, with Grandma Sue and you gone she is going through alot! Just do me a favor cousin,keep her safe from harm and keep her mind and body strong to continue to move on! We love you cris and once again I thanks Ya for mah lil girl :) I know you sent her down to me!
Myricks Family
December 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Damon Fulton
December 18, 2008
To the Cotton, Jones, Taylor Family, you'll are some wonderful people. I am so glad God has brought you into my life. You are truly the definition of strength. Because of your love you've shown me, I have grown as a result. I wish I had an opportunity to have met Chris, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him. I beleive he is truly proud to see how you have affected all of us; I know I am a better person because of all of you, and your character under extreme pressure and pain. May the Lord's face continue to shin upon all of you!
Sandra Moody
December 18, 2008
God is a God of love. He will never make a mistake and even though we may not understand why things happen, just know that it's all in His hands and He has the final answer. May God continue to give everyone strength.
Judy Schreck (Red Cross)
December 18, 2008
Chris,
You are so much loved in spirit. Family and friends will always have you in their hearts and prayers. May Grandma Sue keep you company and go fly with the "angels".
You are sadly missed by all........
Cheryl Stines
December 18, 2008
This angel touched everyones hearts
For only just a while
To teach you what it means to love
And show you how to smile
He could not stay for long
For God soon called him home
But he left behind these memories
To carry with you when you roam.
Sierra Houchins
December 18, 2008
What's up cuz, I know you doing well up there, i just wanted to tell you i love and i miss you. I miss coming to the crib and you bugging me to braid your hair; and every time Di'shon see your picture he say "that's Chris" and he'll kiss your picture. We love you!!!!
Robert & Marsha Taylor
December 18, 2008
To my Great Nephew Chris
Knowing you better would have made me more appreciative of the knidness that God allowed you to spread within the 16 years He gave you here. I pray that all who signed this book remember your heart and how you with Gods help, kept your focus. We who are here will try to be as thoughtful and caring as you were. Keep your Granma and my Sister and Great Grandma & Great Grandad forever before our Lord and King. Love Your Great Uncle and Aunt Robert and Marsha
Lavonda cotton
December 11, 2008
Ha cuz.i miss you. take care of aunt sue.you will aways be in are hearts love you..
sirena cotton
December 10, 2008
Well baby...you got company. make sure you take care of your Grandma Sue.Let her know we love and miss her dearly.
Love Mommy
shalana dobler
October 7, 2008
hey snake its been almost a yr and its still crazy how everythign happend its weird goin in to skool and not seein u in dat rockin chair .....well only good thing is u in a better place now and aint having to stress ....i miss ya snake luv ya
Lavonda cotton
September 30, 2008
yo what good cuz its all most 1year since you left as. I miss you so much. i will always love you snake. you will always be in are hearts..
LASHANA BARNES
September 18, 2008
H3Y BROTH3R JUST THOUGHT I WOULD COM3 BY ND S33 HOW U WAS DOING.SINCE I HAVENT TLKE DTO U IN A MIN.BUT I I LOV3 U ND MISS YOU.YOU`LL N3V3R B3 FORGOTT3N. K33P IT D3W3Y AVE.731
** MZ.SHANA AKA YA LIL BIG SIS LOV3 YA**
saakhirah miller
September 12, 2008
hi snake i miss u manewchie..dewey miss u
Lisa Cotton
August 5, 2008
Christopher you will be missed by all of us.. we were soo happy to know that you had a chance to come and visit us in California and what a wonderful time we had.. We will also remember our trip to Rochester in 2003 we had a ball.. the kids feel in love with you and the other boys.. we will always love and miss ya!! you will always be in our hearts!! you are in a safe place now with smiles all around you no worries just love..Auntie Lisa,Terrance,Kortnee,Christopher,Christian, Nana Josephine, and Aunt Gladys...
Chris,Lisa, Rod, Dash and the twins, cjilling with Chance @ Venice Beach. 4/07
March 17, 2008
SHANA BARNES
January 8, 2008
HI BROTHER SNAKE I KNEW I HAVENT WROTE U BUT I WAS JUST SITTIN HERE THINKIN BOUT THE GOOD DAYS WE HAD 2GETHER.DAMN BROTHER I STILL CANT BELIEVE UR GONE BUT NOT 4EVA.....LUV YA SIS SHANA
N3rTe g.
December 27, 2007
hey snake iits only ryte dat i say mii goodbyes man imma miss u
SHANITA FORBES
December 24, 2007
CHRIS THIS IS YA BIG SISTER SHANITA AND IM SO SORRY THAT WE REALLY WASNT CLOSE LIKE WE SUPPOSED TO BE BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED BY ME,AND ALWAYS WILL HAVE A SPOT IN MY HEART.EVERYTIME I LOOK INTO YA NEPHEW QUARI(ROBERT SON)EYES I SEE YOU. SO AS LONG AS I GOT MY SON ILL HAVE YOU AS WELL.LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY YA BIG SIS.
AUNT REITA TAYLOR
December 24, 2007
I MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU~ AUNT REITA
Carrie & James Singleton
December 17, 2007
Hi cuzzin,
It has been a month today since you have left us and yet it istill hard to understand why. There is not a day that goes by you do not cross my mind, I alwayz look at your myspace page and listen to your song..
(I know the words now, and I been meening to ask you WHAT IS UP WITH THE LEFT KNECK????)
cUzzin I knew that you were going to be watching over all of us.. You done saved 3 of us.. My mom with her accident, me when I spun out and almost flipped the truck, and Nae when she went throught he glass table..I know you saving a spot for all ya famz up there but you not ready for us yet...Well cuzzin I just wanted to come through your page and let you know how much we miss you and we love you dearly... I will talk to you again soon... LOVE YOU ALWAYZ AND FOREVER COUSIN
latisha bell
December 17, 2007
Chris we miss you so much.Our love goes out to the jones family and we are so sorry.**Much Love Chris**
>>>Kiah & Tisha<<<
nicole moore
December 11, 2007
To Chris family I know it hurts to loose a loved one. And in this case that's what u did. Lost a handsome intelligent young man that touched alot of hearts and left a good impression of his self to others. Don't be sad be happy cause Chris was a angel already god just decided that it was time for Chris to get his wings. Now he's gone but will never be forgotten watch over the family,ya loved ones as we suffer in this world cause chris u are in a better place.
Love ya sis
James and Carrie Singleton
December 10, 2007
To Sirena and the rest of the Family I just want you all to know WE LOVE YOU... I will take Chris's death as a celebration of his new life above...Luv Yall
Hey Little cousin... How is life up above? Well I just wanted to come through and say THANK YOU and the Jesus for watching over my mom during her tragic accident on 12/07/07... She should not be here today and she is... Cousin I know you was there with her as she was spinning on that ice and hit that suburban... I Love you so much Chris... I just wish I could have told you how much you and all of the family mean to me... But I didn't but it is never to late... I know you hear me now~ I will always remember you for that big bright smile, and every time I rode pass your house me tooting my horn and hearing you and Darius holler ~CARRIE~ and wave.... You are in a better place now and no longer will you have to suffer from all of the hurt and pain we are surrounded by here every day... I know you will watch over all your friends and family andkeep us safe from harms way... Well I don't wan't to write a book but I just wanted to stop and say we love you cousin and we miss you dearly~
Sirena Cotton
December 10, 2007
Hello to all who have sent their condolensces. I love you all.I am thankful my son put a lasting impression on everyone. We all love my baby Chris, But keep in mind God love him more.Please don't cry for me and my family be happy for us God allowed us to be a part of his Angels life for "16" years.This is truly a blessing.Always remember live every day as if it was your last. Love everyone , and always tell your loved ones , That you love them. And mean it!!! I did and that is why I can hold my head up and tell God thank you. He gave his son, so I had to do the same.I love you all and stay prayerful!
Judy Schreck
December 7, 2007
Christopher... May you be at Peace. I didn't know you very well but your "Mom" is a very "special" person and I am "proud" to not only be her friend but also work associate. God Bless and be with the "Angels" :)
roshanda brown
December 3, 2007
im so sorry about ur lost i lost ma brother on octber 15 from violence stay strong
KIARA MCFADDEN
December 1, 2007
SNAKE ITS EXACTLY 2 WEEKS LATER AND I STILL CANT FATHOM THE FACT YOUR GONE...
I MISS U SOOOOOOO MUCH...
WATCH OVER US AND SMILE DOWN ON US...
I LOVE U...
RIP SNAKE...
THINGS ARENT THE SAME WITHOUT U...
Ann Floyd
November 26, 2007
To: Rita (Serena) Jerome,& Rodney,
It is very difficult to think of words to write but we want you guys to know that we love each one of you. We are will keep you guys in our prayers. When we think about our cousin Chris, we think about his smile. Always smiling. You guys are great parents. We know Chris is in heaven with our grandparents but it does hurt to not see him on this earth at this time. Only 16yrs on this earth but many more years in our hearts.
Love Ann & Keith
yndyiago mcelroye
November 26, 2007
snake i love u so much and i miss u i dont think our house will ever be the same with out you i cant wait till day that i see u again but ill be sure to be there for your family just tlike you were there for me
love always yndyiago
Corella Floyd
November 26, 2007
Rita and family, my prayers go out to you. I love you all. Uncle Jerome, stay strong and God Bless. We all know that Chris is with Grand dad now. Now he can eat all the sweet potato pies he want. I love you all
~Corella and Dezmond~
JOHN HARMON
November 25, 2007
TO MY NEPHEW CHRIS, WE LOVE YOU YOUNG MAN, WHICH YOU ALREADY KNEW, AND WE ALWAYS SHOW IT TO YOU. YOU WERE OUR HEART. YOUR UNCLE'S LOVE YOU AND YOUR ALMOST UNCLE JOHN LOVE YOU. REST OUR NEPHEW, TELL JESUS TO ALWAYS SEND HIS BLESSING DOWN TO US, AND WE THANK HIM SO MUCH FOR HIM LENDING YOU TO US. KISS MOM, PUNKIM,and DUCK. TELL THEM HELLO. YOU STILL LIVES IN EACH ONE OF US. YOUR DADDY JEROME SAY HE LOVE YOU SO MUCH, WE KNEW,DUCK IS STILL SPOILING YOU AND ME. WE KNEW DUCK WAS WAITING ON YOU. LOVE ALL OF YOUR UNCLES FROM GA., AND ROCHETSER NY
ANN JONES CRABBE
November 25, 2007
My DEAR SWEET CHRIS, THIS IS AUNT ANNE RUTH, THANK SO MUCH FOR CALLING ME TWO WEEKS AGO, TO TELL ME YOU LOVE ME. CHRIS, YOU KNOW AUNT ANN LOVE YOU BUT GRAND DADDY, AND, OUR JESUS NEEDED YOU MORE THAN WE DID. CHRIS, I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER, AND YOU ALWAYS LIVES. YOU ARE NOT DEAD, YOUR NEW LIFE HAVE JUST START. LOVE ALWAYS AUNT ANN"
Mary L. Davis
November 25, 2007
Dear Chris,
I love you very much ,you are our sweet angel we love you so much you mean so much to us when i first met you i fell in love with you .Thank God for the time he lent you to us sweet baby.Love your aunt Muchie
brittney sage
November 25, 2007
i am very for youguys for your lost he will always be remembered i didnt no him that well but i still feel bad for evert one thah lost that someone close in there family
Daphnie Miles
November 25, 2007
Sorry to hear about your lost. Just remember that god is with you and your family
Ron Jones
November 23, 2007
Dear uncle Jerome,and family I am sorry for yall lost as well as not being able to make it. May god bless you and family. Also uncle Jerome i love you.Love Ron and family.
sandra jones
November 23, 2007
From the frist time i meet christ,he was a sweet person. I well miss him. my prayers go out to his family. love you anut sandra
winnie&Tonya Cattling & Penn
November 22, 2007
we all have grown up together since we were kids and watched each other kids grow you have my deepest sympathy god will make a way so stay strong and keep your head up god is right by your side
Maurice Jones
November 22, 2007
Chris always had a smile that could light up a room, and attitude full of joy and laughter.I'll truely miss my cousin,he was a good person and someone who would have served as a good model for younger teens. My prayers go out to the rest of the family alway from Misawa Japan. Love you all, and take care.
Shamel Calvin
November 22, 2007
To All Of Chris' Family I Feel For You Guys At Ya'll Time Of Mourning.
Taylor Bennett
November 22, 2007
To my team mate, friend, and buddy who spend the night b4 a pop warner football game Go TENTHWARD...
My mother would call you MIKE JONES and also say what a good boy he was...I will miss you my friend, and team mate,May God bless your family and keep them safe. I love you man
Taylor A Bennett
Veronica Heard
November 22, 2007
There is no words that can express the hurt and pain that you all are felling at this time of greif.
I send my heart and love to you and family. From the Heard's ,& Mason family
ann johnson
November 22, 2007
I send my condolences to you,I am really lost for words just knowing that it was a family member,i watched him grow up,again i am so sorry that we have lost a precious angel,but he is now in a safe place,where no harm can ever hurt him.ann johnson and tyshanon walker
MR& MRS JOE COTTON
November 22, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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