Young guitarist slumps, dies in church during worship

By Dayo Badmus,

A young man from Delta State identified as Jerry Maya has died at a church altar during worship.

According to a Facebook user, Jackson, Jerry, the Godfrey Okoye, University, Enugu graduate, died on Sunday, May 2.

Photos posted on his Facebook page shows that late Jerry was a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Recounting what happened on the fateful day, Jackson said Jerry played the guitar like never before, and lay on the altar for the worship session.

When the session was over, everyone was said to have stood up except the deceased. They went to him and realised he was gone.

Jackson wrote;

“He wasn’t sick. His Mum said he has gone to be with the Lord that God has called him, that he died on the altar while worshipping God, that the way he played yesterday (The Bass Guitar) he has never played like that before that he Knelt down worshipping and later lay down till after the worship everyone was up but he was still there before they came to raise him up and found out he’s gone 2 rest with the Lord. RIP bro Jay Ray Maya aka E-Major. 4ever in my mind.” he wrote.

Another friend, Beckley Marokuty Miles, described late Jerry as an upright Christian, who lived a life worthy of emulation.

“He slumped and died in church. Jerry was such an upright Christian who lived a life worthy of emulation. I want to quickly remind us of the scripture that says…we should not mourn like the people of the world when a believer dies. Jerry has gone to be with the Lord.” he said.