Jordan Cruse Obituary

Jordan Samuel Cruse
Evans, GA- Jordan Samuel Cruse, age 25, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was a resident of Evans in Columbia County, GA.
Visitation will be held at Platt's Funeral Home on Belair Road in Evans from 5:00 -6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 with a service following in the Platt's Chapel. A private family burial will be held in Macon, GA at Riverside North Cemetery on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 12:00 noon.
Jordan was born on April 20, 1987 in Macon, GA. He is the son of Samuel Warren Cruse and Gloria Gaultney Cruse. He attended Blue Ridge Elementary, Lakeside Middle, Lakeside High, and graduated from Westside High School in 2005. Jordan also attended Augusta State University before moving to Statesboro where he attended classes at East Georgia. He returned to Augusta after spinal problems brought him home for medical treatment. While in Augusta he attended classes at Georgia Military College and worked at Quantum Fitness. His medical issues increasingly took a toll on his ability to do the things he loved, including shooting basketball and weightlifting.
Jordan was a member of Stevens Creek Church and was baptized there. He recovered slowly from being paralyzed, relearning to walk and use his arms again. Through the prayers of many and Jordan's faith in the power of Jesus, he managed to move forward with daily activities.
He was the grandson of the late Joe and Louise Gaultney of Macon, GA and the late Warren and Vivian Cruse of Douglasville, GA. Other survivors include his sister, Heather Cruse Tanner; aunts and uncles Sheryl and Dick McGillivray of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and Tricia and David Andrews of Evans, GA. His cousins were especially loved by Jordan and grew up like his sisters. They are Lauren Andrews Mitchell of Oxford, MS, Becca Andrews and Katie Andrews of Evans, GA.
If so desired memorials may be made to COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association) for Sawyer Mobley at 2501 W. COTA Drive, Bloomington, IN, 47403-9917 or at http://cota.donorpages.com/PatientOnlineDonation/COTAforSawyerM/
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PLATT'S FUNERAL HOME
337 N. BELAIR ROAD
EVANS, GA 30809

Published by The Telegraph from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2012.
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May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends, Gloria. You and Jordan are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love, Beverly and George OConnell

Beverly O'Connell

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September 18, 2019

Sam, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Jordan. I pray you, Gloria and Heather are comforted on this difficult journey.

Becky Hembree Jones

September 22, 2013

I remember Jordan as a young freckled face boy with an engaging smile that lit up the world.

Deborah

May 5, 2013

Sam and Gloria, I was very sad to learn of the loss of your son. May God comfort you in this trying time.

Richard Oglesby

October 2, 2012

Sam, Gloria and family my prayer is that the Lord will give you comfort and strength at this sad time. May fond memories of Jordan live on in your hearts.
Evelyn

Evelyn Brown

October 1, 2012

Gloria,
I'm sorry about Jordan. I remember him at church and the smile that he would have on his face. He's with Jesus but it must be so hard.

Babs

September 30, 2012

Jordan was a wonderful young man. I was fortunate enough to get to know him through my friendship with Gloria and by ministries with him through Warren Baptist (i. e. Sunday School). My heart is sad, and Gloria you and the family have the heartfelt condolences of our family. God Bless, Norm

Norman Taylor

September 27, 2012

Sam
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Ken Etheridge

September 27, 2012

Sam
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ken Etheridge

September 27, 2012

My heart breaks for you. Only God can comfort a parents broken heart. I pray that He will give you courage and peace as you walk the road ahead. Know that you are not alone in your grief.

Bobbie Pague

September 27, 2012

Mrs. Cruse, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Jordan, but through his story that you told me, I was encouraged that Macy would walk again. And she did! I will be praying for you & your family!

With love

Emily Ellis (Carson's mom)

September 27, 2012

Gloria,
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Ray and Julie Norred

Ray and Julie Norred

September 26, 2012

Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart cries out to you. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you His peace and comfort during this difficult time. You were an exceptional Mother to your son. We should all use you as an example. You went above and beyond showing care, compassion, love and grace in the most difficult of situations. May God bless you and keep you and make His countenance shine upon you and give you PEACE. Blessings and love. Pam

Pam Patterson

September 26, 2012

Gloria, I will be there tonight. I am without words, but just know that you are in my prayers. I love you. Jennifer Whitaker

September 26, 2012

Gloria,
No words can take away the loss of a loved one. I am so sorry to hear about Jordan, he couldn't have had a better mother. Our prayers are with you. Just remember you are not alone.

Lynn Pawlak & Family.

September 26, 2012

With love and Peace from the Patrick Family

Tanya and Chris Patrick

September 26, 2012

Jordan was a wonderful man. He went out of his way to keep my spirits up when I had to go through some major surgeries that took me a long time to recover and I had gotten very depressed. It was ironically right around this time last year and I was so grateful for his lifting my spirits! My husband was on deployment in the Persian Gulf then and couldn't be by my side and Jordan was so upbeat by checking on me and he made me work to get out of bed and start to move to make myself better. For that I will always be thankful! Please accept our condolences. I wish we weren't now in San Diego or I'd be giving them in person. I lost my youngest daughter who would have been 11 this year to a heart condition and I remember that pain sharply and deeply still. I know how hard it is to lose a child especially one as sweet as yours was. He was such a good person and you didn't deserve to lose him at such a young age. I'm so very sorry and I wish I could just take all of your pain for you. Just know that he made a difference in our lives and many many others! He was always smiling and such a gentle soul.

Peace be with your family as much as possible,

Tanya and Chris Patrick

Tanya and Chris Patrick

September 26, 2012

Mrs. Cruse, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you in the days ahead. The Lord will carry you during this time...
Much Love & Prayers,
Julie Owens & Family

September 25, 2012

Iam so sorry for your loss Idid not know Jordan, but when I read of his passing my heart when out to the family I too loss a child four years ago, It is so heart to loss our children,but God wii see us thur the bad times. you will be in my prayers

Dot Dugan

September 25, 2012

Sam, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you.

Tom and Amanda Battey

September 25, 2012

Terrence Wendt

September 25, 2012

Love you man, i had just stopped by Thursday to switch shoes so that i could go to statesboro matching now thats irrelevant man im gonna miss you calling me weekly to see what was going on, swapping Jordans, just being down since middleschool, iknow your free of the pain and in a better place! i pray for your mother i know yall were there for each other alot! miss and love you, god bless the Cruse Family

September 25, 2012

Krystal Bertrand

September 25, 2012

Gloria and Sam,
My heart bleeds for your loss!! May the Peace that passes all understanding give you comfort during this difficult time.

Katherine Ford

September 25, 2012

May God's blessings comfort you in the days ahead.

Sherry McKie

September 25, 2012

Hey, I worked at the gym with Jordan as a personal trainer. He used to work Monday nights and I would see him every Monday as he came to work.

The last time I talked to him, we were sitting on the couch at the gym and he wanted me to train him as he was trying to get his muscle and strength back to where it was. I was looking forward to training him.

He will be forever missed

Mitch Hogue

September 25, 2012

Sam and Gloria, you are in our thoughts and prayers, I cannot imagine the loss of a child. May the Lord give you both the strenght to go forward. God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Keith and Dianne Watrman

Dianne Shelton Waterman

September 25, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 25, 2012

Gloria and Sam,
Please be sure that you are in our prayers.

Alan and Melinda Smith

September 24, 2012

My prayers are for your peace and strength.

Helen Bissell

September 24, 2012

Gloria and Sam,
Renee and I are so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. May God give you comfort during this time.
David and Renee Rangel

David Rangel

September 24, 2012

So sorry to hear of Jordan's passing. He stopped by the house a few months ago and just sat and talked to me and Billy. Rest assured that Jordan has a new body in Christ and will rest in peace now. You will miss Jordan and I pray that God will comfort you and give you strength not only within the next few days but in the days that follow.

Billy and Candy Hargrove

September 24, 2012

Mrs. Curse so sorry to hear about your son please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

BLONDIE BELL

September 24, 2012

I will really miss you babe!! You were a great friend, even though we lost contact after school! Wish we would have keep in touch! My condolences to your family! May you rest in peace and feel no more pain!! Gone, but never forgotten!

Kim Miller

September 24, 2012

So sorry, enjoyed being around Jordan when he was in Statesboro. I have some pictures of him I will try to find for the family if you would like.

Cindy Howard

September 24, 2012

R.I.P. Jordan Cruse

Sam Templeton

September 24, 2012

Im gonna miss Jordan alot and im glad I got to spend time with him as of recently. I will always remember him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. R.I.P. Jordan Cruse.

Sam Templeton

September 24, 2012

Ms. Gloria/Mr. Cruse,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jordan. I loved him very much and he had a special place in my heart. I am at peace knowing that he had been saved and baptized, and that I was able to be a part of that. Prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Sarah Leggett-Rogers

September 24, 2012

Gloria and Sam,

I am devastated to see this. You know I will be lifting you all up in prayer. May you feel God's loving arms embrace you during this very difficult time and receive His strength to carry your through.

Love,

Kathy and Greg Bowman

September 24, 2012

Sam,
We just learned of Jordan's passing. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Guy & Angie Seymour

September 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.
May the comfort of God help you at this difficult time.

Nancy Casto

September 24, 2012

Gloria, I am so sorry! We are going out of town tomorrow for a month, but I will be praying hard for you. I'll be in touch when I get back. Love Becky

Becky Buchanan

September 24, 2012

Sam & Gloria~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted by God's love.

Judy & Alfred Monsalvatge

September 24, 2012

Mrs. Cruse, Just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you and hold you in his light.

Betsy & Cesar Rivera

September 24, 2012

Gloria and Sam, No words can describe how my heart aches for you both. Praying for God's grace. Steve and Kim Rogers

September 24, 2012

Gloria and Sam, we are so sorry for your loss. Jordan had a very special place in our hearts! We are praying for you both.

Joy & Jeff Collman

September 24, 2012

so sorry to hear of your loss. With sympathy, the Noland family

Barbara Noland

September 24, 2012

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