CHRISTOPHER COTTRELL STRONG
Christopher Cottrell Strong was born on Sept. 27, 1992, in Richland County, a son of Yvette Strong Busbee and Jeffrey Osborne Johnson. Christopher, affectionately known as "CC," entered his eternal resting place on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Temple, Texas.
He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Crestwood High School Class of 2011. Christopher furthered his education and attended Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter. He also completed the CDL requirements to become a truck driver. "CC" also served in the United States Army. He held various jobs during his work career, but his passion was driving long distance trucks.
Christopher accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Joshua Baptist Church at an early age, where he served faithfully as an usher and member of the Junior Brotherhood.
Those surviving to cherish his memories are his parents; one son, Kingston Cottrell Strong of Sumter; his grandparents, Willie and Rosalee Richardson Strong of Sumter; one brother, Raphael Christopher of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; one sister, Asia Smith of Mt. Vernon, New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
In accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation at the home, 4870 Regionald Court, Dalzell.
Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell. The Rev. Eugene G. Dennis, pastor, provided the eulogy.
The remains were placed in the church at 11 a.m. for viewing until time of services.
The procession left the home at 11:30 a.m.
Burial was at noon on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Joshua Baptist Churchyard Cemetery.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.