Jason Lord Moncrease

Jason Lord Moncrease was born March 24, 1976, to Michael Love Moncrease, Sr. and Rea Moncrease in Beth Israel Hospital, Manhattan, NY. Affectionately called Jay, by his family and friends, he was educated in the New York City public school system attending PS 134 Elementary School, PS 56 Junior High School, and Seward High School, where he didn’t complete his studies. However, Jay was a winner, so he went back to obtain his GED. In his earlier years, he was baptized at Mariner’s Temple in Manhattan, NY. He served and attended services in Central Florida. Jay was a member of the Home Team Men’s Group of Rejoice in The Lord Ministries led by Chester Smith, until his health began to fail. His relationship with the Lord was evident, as two days before the Lord called him home, he preached his own Eulogy on the Victory Temple Missionary Baptist Church prayer line and thanked them all for their prayers. Jay was a compassionate baller, who played and coached the game of basketball. As a young child, he played basketball for Seward High School, Henry Street Settlement, and New Life Travel Team in New York. He decided to move his residency to Central Florida many years ago, where he worked and coached various AAU and YMCA teams mentoring youth from various backgrounds. Although Jay left his Lower East- side neighborhood in Manhattan, NY, his love for basketball and dreams to mentor others in the game never faded. This passion inspired him to create a basketball platform for at-risk youth in underserved communities, entitled “Operation Athlete.” Where he co-founded an AAU basketball organ- ization entitled, “Warriors for God.” “Warriors for God” was his vision to focus on breaking down barriers faced by youth in underserved communities and establishing an outlet through basketball programs for several young boys. Often, Jay would use his own money to ensure several would thrive on the court. He had a big heart and was tall in stature with a bright smile and hearty laughter, which would lore you into playing games with him. Everyone who knew Jay, knew he was a strong competitor with a winning spirit. Jay met Brandy Burton at Rejoice in the Lord Ministries in 2006, where he served as a Bible Study Group Leader. They were united in marriage on February 14, 2008. From this union a blended family was formed with the youngest being born June 16, 2008, Little Jason (LJ). Although LJ was Jason’s only biological son, he accepted and played an active role in all the children’s lives: Brandon, Jaden, Jada, and Kennedy, equally. Jay nurtured their skills, supported their endeavors, and trained them to set goals to help them excel in life. To provide for his family, he was employed in Central Florida for several years, employed in the fields of Retail, Sales, and Hospitality. When his physical health weakened, he found a passion for entrepreneurship and became a consultant for Legal Shield, using this lucrative platform to share legal solutions with family and friends. On May 26, 2023, Jason, transitioned from this life of labor to life of reward at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was preceded in death by several, the three closest being, his Grandmothers, Eliza Thomas and Mary Hornsby, and big Brother, Michael Love Moncrease, Jr. Jay leaves to cherish his memories: his Father, Deacon Michael L. Moncrease, Sr. (Towanda), Alexandria, VA; his Mother, Rea Williams (Reverend Williams), St. Cloud, FL; Sons, Jason Lord Moncrease, Jr. (LJ), Winter Park, FL; Stepchildren, Brandon Rhodes, Ft. Worth, TX, Jaden Burton, Winter Park, FL, and; Daughters: Kennedy Council, Orlando, FL, and Jada Burton, Winter Park, FL; Siblings, a devoted Sister, Tiffany Moncrease, Kissimmee, FL; Brothers: Bryan Moncrease, Cory Curry, Central Florida, and Donte Berry (Katrina), Hyattsville, MD; nephews, Ahmiere, Jayden, Bryan, Jai’Shone, and Noah Moncrease, Central, FL; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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Jason Lord Moncrease

March 24, 1976 - May 26, 2023