- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of John Matthew Vinson, Tuesday, July 24, 2001, One O'clock P.M., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 989 Morrow Avenue, Macon, Georgia, Pastor Terence R. Gray, Presiding, Reverend Dr. C.E. Wells, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2001-07-24
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Macon---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Macon--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Macon, 32.84069, -83.6324
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for John Matthew Vinson. Birth date: December 30, 1929. Death date: July 19, 2001. Funeral date: July 24, 2001. Church: St. Paul A.M.E. Church (Macon, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_vinsonjohnmatthew20010724
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_vinsonjohnmatthew20010724
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
I'VE ONLY MOVEDAWAY
I have finished now with this house ofclay Please kindly and carefully lay it away And let me rest from this life ofpain; Toiling in sunshine, storm and rain, Trying to help the sick and poor, And turning no needy from my door I stnved to do my Master's work Never a duty did I shirk Many times I was misunderstood -when I had done the best I could. I am tired now, so let me rest Don't cry, don't you know God knows best? Please, no sad hearts, No hung down heads, Don't weep for me for I AM NOT DEAD. I have another house you know -where only God's redeemed can go I do not need this house ofclay So, tenderly, carefully, lay it away.
Jlallhearers
Raymond Baker William Grant Calvin Jones
Thurnell Johnson George Espy
Booker T. Lamar
1lnnnrurv Jlallheurers
Men of Pino The Carateers Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Arhnnfnlebgment
The family of the late John Matthew Vinson wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed. Thanks to Dr. Benjamin Johnston and Staff, Dr. S. P. Dalal and Staff, and the staff of CCU Unit of the Medical Center of Central Georgia
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Thesday, July 24, 2001 One O'clock P.M.
St. Paul A.M.E. Church 989 Morrow Avenue Macon, Georgia
Pastor Terence R. Gray Presiding
Reverend Dr. C. E. Wells Officiating
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"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:" Ecclesiastes 3:1
A Time To Be Born John Matthew Vinson, born December 30,
1929, was one of five children born to the union of the late Mr. Oscar Lee Vinson, Sr. and Mrs. Rosa L. Grier Vinson of Macon, GA A Time For Training
Matthew's early education was begun atM. M. Burdell Elementary and Hudson High School. He furthered his education at Savannah State College where he received the B.S. degree in Industrial Education and the Master of Science for Teachers from Georgia Southern College. Additional study in Industrial Education was done at Stout State University, Glemson University, North Carolina A&T, and the University of Georgia. A Time To Be Married
Matthew was united in Holy Matrimony on August 7, 1952 to Helen Louise Bhickwell and to this union Reginald Bernard Vinson was born. A Time For Service To Mankind
He served in the United States Air Force for four years. His teaching career began at Crawford County High School, Roberta, GA, Gillespie Selma, Cordele, GA and Ballard-Hudson and Ballard Junior High before retiring in 1985. A Time For Service To God
At an early age Matthew joined the Saint Paul A.M.E. Church and served as an active member of the Sunday School, Senior Choir, Male Chorus, Chairman of the Building Committee, a Steward and Chairman of the Men's Day Program.
A Time To Belong Matthew was a member of the Prince Hall Masonic
Lodge, a 32 o Mason, was secretary of J. H. Walker Consistory No 14 for many years, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Savannah State University Alumni Association, The Carateers, the Ocmulgee Little League Association and coach for the Wolves and Creeks Teams. A Time To Die
Matthew's demtse came on July 19,2001. His son, Reginald B. Vinson preceded him in death. A Time To Mourn
He leaves to mourn: A loving and devoted wife, Helen B. Vinson; a grandson, Aubrey Clayton; a sister, Griernett Rogers; a brother, Oscar L. Vinson, Jr. (Barbara); one uncle, Freddie Grier, all of Macon, GA; sisters-in-law, Dana B. McCullough, Sarah Blackwell, Patricia B. Steele, and Geraldine Blackwell of North Carolina and Corine Vinson of Boston, MA; brothers-inlaw, Roosevelt (Atha) Blackwe.ll, Robert (Gertrude) Blackwell, Calvin Blackwell, James Blackwell and Emerson Blackwell of North Carolina; godchildren,Tomekia Pertillo and Evelyn Lamar of Macon, GA, Chamekia Smith (Patrick) of Columbus, GA, Allyson Vinson of Boston, MA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and devoted friends and his little Tweety Bird, Elisa Clayton.
r~er nf ~erttice
The Reverend Terence Renard Gray, Presiding
The Prelude The Processional .......... Ministers, Pallbearers & Family
The Hymn of Comfort ......... The Choir & Congregation (CCome, 1-'e Disconsolate"
The Prayer of Consolation ..................... Rev. Tim Booker
The Liturgy of the Word
Old Testament ................. Rev. Leonard Searcy, Sr. Psalm 46
New Testament ...................... Rev. Walter Lamar, Jr. Ephesians 6:10-18
Selection by Choir ........................................ Hymn #31 0 (CLord, I Hear OfShowers OfBlessings"
Reading ......... "Song of Life" ......... Mrs. Fronnie Perkins
The Remarks(3 minutes. please) .............. The Class of '49
Dr. Samuel Jolley
Rev. Gabriel S. Hardeman
Solo ...................................................... Mr. Harold Lamar (CLife Is Like A Mountain Railroad"
The Acknowledgment ........ Pastor Terence Renard Gray Medley of Songs ............................................. Greg Oliver
The Eulogy ......................................... Rev. Dr. C. E. Wells
The Hymn of Assurance ... The Choir & Congregation (CMy Faith Looks Up To Thee" #415 tune- OLIVET
The Recessional ............ Ministers, Pallbearers & Family
The Interment ........................ Woodlawn Memorial Park Macon, Georgia
**all standing**