Montez Shunte

Jackson, Sr.

Mr. Montez Shunte Jackson, Sr., age 34, a resident of McIntosh, AL, was born April 22, 1982 in Goldsboro, NC to Yolanda Fartrell Jackson and James Edward McGhee, Jr. He departed this life October 17, 2016 in Mobile, AL.

At an early age, he united with Springfield AME Zion Church in Salitpa, and upon moving to McIntosh, AL, united with Lang's Chapel AME Zion Church. He was member of the McIntosh High School graduating class of 2000. "Tez", as he was affectionately known, excelled in all sports.

Left to cherish his memories; his loving and devoted mother, Yolanda Johnson of McIntosh, AL; loving and devoted father, Rev. James Edward (Nina) McGhee, Jr., Heidelberg, MS; loving and devoted step-father, Christopher Johnson of McIntosh, AL; two sons, Montez Shunte Jackson, Jr. and Zayden Jackson; three daughters, JaMera Jackson, JaMiah Jackson and Victoria Shinn Jackson, all of Prichard, AL; grandmother, Pearlie Jackson of Jackson, AL; paternal grandmother, Mary Tynes of Detroit, MI; siblings, Imari (Jeremie) McGhee Creer, Rae Dawn McGhee, Nia McGhee, Minister James McGhee (D'Shana) McGhee, III, Jarius McGhee, Jamei McGhee, and Daniel McGhee, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Saturday, 10am until the 11am service at Springsfield AME Zion Church, Salitpa Community of Jackson, AL, Rev. Mary Pettway, pastor; Rev. Derrill Wilson, eulogist. Following burial in Good Hope Cemetery, in the Salitpa Community of Jackson, AL, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.