Photo courtesy of J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. - Cordele
Cordele, Georgia
Jun 5, 1947 – Jul 6, 2021 (Age 74)
United States Army Veteran, Mr. Bennie Cross, Jr. of 213 Shiloh Road, Americus, Georgia died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
No service is scheduled.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Jewel Cross; his children, Juan Cross, Bennie (Orletta) Cross, III, Bernadette (Wendell) Williams, and Jessica Williams; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his sisters Fannie Frazier Pittman, Pinkie (Robert) Addae, and Annette Washington; his brothers, Jimmy (Beverly) Powers and Willie B. (Elaine) Powers; one sister-in-law, Joyce Franklin; one brother-in-law, Freddie Franklin; a host of other relatives and many sorrowing friends.
Read MoreI am saddened to just hear of Bennie's passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bennie was a great friend to me and my family. When my dad died he was right there to help me and my mother, showing what it truly means to be a friend. He will be missed.
Rosalind Downer
September 24, 2021 | MI | Friend
Good bye big brother
Dwight Reed
July 22, 2021 | 45386 N.Branch, Macomb, 4804, MI | Coworker
Our Father which art in heaven Hallowed be Thy name Thy kingdom. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven Mathew 9:13
Uncle Ben I will truly miss are long phone calls, what wisdom I learned, all the laugher, understanding, caring, and just plan being a listener. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I miss your amazing smile and that sparkle in you eyes. We may not have the same blood line, but we share the same Father God. My heart will never be the same with you gone. I send...
ALICIA WISE
July 18, 2021 | BENICIA, CA | Family
Although Bennie and I went to the same high school in Twinsburg, Ohio, unfortunately, I personally never got to know him, as I was two years younger. However, I vicariously got to know him through stories from my sister Colleen Covert Larson, and my good friend, Carlton Powers. I know he was cherished as a great friend by many. My condolences to his wife Jewel, and all of his family. Rest In Peace Bennie.
Donnegay Covert Reese
July 13, 2021 | Ravenna, OH | Classmate
Our prayers, heart and condolences to you all. He will be miss by all of us!
Mother Grace Adams Savage Patrick and Family
July 12, 2021 | Cordele, GA | Family
I loved Bennie! Bennie and I had lockers next to each other for 6 years at RB Chamberlain High School. He was kind, considerate, and funny! We always had great chats together. I will miss his personal Christmas letters. It was so like Bennie to take the time to connect with others. My heart and love goes out to Jewel and his entire family. Hopefully, knowing the love that Bennie shared with so many, will provide solace to those who are grieving his loss. He will definitely be missed.
Colleen Covert Larson
July 11, 2021 | Reno, NV | Friend
At a time like this oh oh oh at a time like this oh oh oh at a time like this oh oh oh We need the Lord to help us, In Jesus name, In Jesus name. In Jesus name. I thank God for the Blood of sweet Bro. Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Glory be to God. Lord have mercy, Lord have Mercy, Lord have mercy. Sing it , sweet Brother Roger Westbrook, Sweet Brother Norris Mathis. A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. Tears, Tears, Tears of Joy.
Pinkie Addae
July 11, 2021 | Arlington, TX | Brother
We miss you, we miss you, we miss you. We love you, we love you, we love you. We salute you, sweet Brother. Rest in Peace, sweet Brother, sweet handsome, Royal King, Mr. Bennie Cross, Jr. In Jesus name. Sweet Baby, may the work you done, speak for you, In Jesus name. Sweet precious wonderful, Holy Spirit, comfort, sweet Beautiful Queen Jewel, Sweet handsome Royal king Juan, sweet Beautiful Queen Bernadette, we Salute you too, sweet baby. Sweet handsome Royal King Baby Bennie. We love you...
Pinkie Addae
July 11, 2021 | Arlington, TX | Brother
So sorry to hear that my cousin has transitioned. Sending love, prayers and condolences from Renee (Pennsylvania)
Renee Johnson
July 11, 2021 | Lancaster, PA | Family