Jerry Wayburn Sonnier-Graham Jr.

Jerry was born December 19, 1986 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of Sam Houston High School He worked as an electrician for Montgomery Electric. He was baptized in First Pentecostal Church. He was a member of the TYP Squad and will always be remembered for his music and his stage name, J-So, his comedy and his outgoing personality.

Jerry is survived by his wife of five years, Crystal Renee Pyle Sonnier of Lafayette, LA; son, Jace Gavin Sonnier; step-daughter, Brooklyn Billings; mother, Debbie Fontenot Graham of Lake Charles; father, Jerry Wayburn Graham Sr., of Lake Charles; grandmother, Frankie “Sugarbabe” Graham of Lake Charles; brother, Rocky Sonnier and wife, Angie of Bowling Green, FL; sister, Jerica Sonnier-Graham of Miami, FL; sister, Candice Graham of Baton Rouge, LA; niece, Addison Sonnier and nephew, Carter Semar; numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jance Garrett Sonnier.

His funeral service will be at 10am on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Reverend Marcus Wade will officiate. Burial will be in New Richie Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday 5pm- 9pm and continue on Friday 8am until service time. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.