On January 14, 2022, CJ departed this earth on the wings of angels. He is preceded in death by grandmother Opal Lewis; great grandfathers Jim Washington, Odis Mays and James P Lewis; great grandmother Erma Washington and Uncle Ray Alexander.Left to cherish CJs memory are his loving mother Lakishia McDonald; grandfather James O Lewis and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.Christopher James McDonald (affectionately known as CJ) was born on November 6, 2000 in Newport News, Virginia to Christopher W and Lakishia McDonald.CJ always had an empty stomach and a ready smile. He played baseball andbasketball inhis early school years. He loved reading about Asian culture and Greek mythology. He was a graduate of L.V. Berkner High School and was currently attending the University of Texas at Dallas for Engineering. SONIts sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do for so much joy and happiness was centered around you It seems so hard to comprehendthat youre no longer here but all the happy memorieswill help keep you nearYoure thought about with pride, Son with each mention of your name death cannot change a single thing the love will still remain Love Always, Momma Im FreeDont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, Ive found that peace at the close of the day.If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Lifes been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up you heart and share with me, God wanted me now. He set me free. Love ya, CJ