Final Rites for Nathaniel C. Murdaugh, Jr. Saturday, October 3, 1987 - 2:00 P.M. St. Marks United Methodist Church, 1296 Marks Church Road, Augusta, Georgia. Rev. A. C. Epps, Presiding

FINAL RITES
for
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NATHANIEL C. MURDAUGH, JR.
Saturday, October 3, 1987 - 2:00 P.M.
ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1296 Marks Church Road
Augusta, Georgia
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Rev. A. C. Epps, Presiding
** OBITUARY **
Nathaniel C. Murdaugh, Jr., the third and youngest child born to
the late Nathaniel, Sr. and Essie Murdaugh, departed this life on
September 27, 1987 at a local infirmary.
He was born April 30, 1906 in Carlton County, South Carolina.
His family moved to Augusta, Georgia during his early years. The
Murdaugh Family joined St. Marks United Methodist Church where he
worshipped as a child. He grew up in the church.
In 1943 he moved to Detroit, Michigan and joined Sanders
Memorial A.M.E. Church and worshipped there until he returned to
Augusta in 1980. He then reunited with St. Marks United Methodist
Church. Here he served as a trustee and a member of the United
Methodist Men.
He leaves to mourn his passing, Rose M. Heath Murdaugh; one
sister, Sheldonia Harley of Augusta; five nieces, Essie Middlebrook,
Mineva Rhaney and Delores Waltower all of Augusta, Dorothy King,
East Orange, N.J. and Shirley Walker, N.Y. City; one nephew, Carroll
Harley, Jr. of Augusta, Ga.; five step grandchildren, Lorilie Williams,
Lavonia Stephenson, Gwena Salvage, Nathaniel Williams all of
Detroit, Michigan and Marie Johnson of Augusta, Georgia; several step
great grandchildren, great nieces, nephews, and other relatives and
friends.
A man of love, warmth and kindness will be missed by all who
knew him.
CELEBRATION PROCEDURES **
Rev. A. C. Epps, Presiding
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PROCESSIONAL................................... Organist
SONG ................................ Choir and Audience
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior
SCRIPTURE.................................. Rev. Adams
Bethel A.M.E. Church
PRAYER
SONG .......................................... Choir
Come Ye Disconsolate
INSIGHTS
As A Church Member - Harvey L. Johnson
United Methodist Men - Robert Trotty
SOLO ................................... Sandra Davis
OBITUARY ...............................(Read Silently)
Music - Old Rugged Cross
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS................... Dr. Wm. A. Hunter
EULOGY
Rev. A. C. Epps
Pastor
BENEDICTION
INTERMENT..................Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
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Dinner will be served at the Church after the Interment.
In Thy Hands
Just to place myself and all my affairs lovingly in the hands of the Father
brings a great feeling of peace and release. There is nothing to fear, for God s love
surrounds, enfolds, and protects me. I need not be anxious about the outcome of any
situation, for God is present in the situation and in all persons involved and God is
the power that works for good and makes all things right.
I am not troubled or unhappy about my dear ones, for I place them lovingly in
the hands of the Father. I trust His Spirit in them to guide them, to be their light and
inspiration, to show them the way to happiness and fulfillment.
I am not impatient, for I know that at the right time, in the right way, answers will
come. I will be shown what to do. I place myself and all my affairs lovingly in the
hands of the Father and I feel happy and blessed.
(Thy Hand Shall Lead Me)
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away,
blessed be the Name of the Lord.
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** PALLBEARERS **
United Methodist Men
Robert Trotty
Harvey L. Johnson
Columbus Gilmore
George Cofer
James Lawrence
Arthur Wilson
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** FLOWER ATTENDANTS **
United Methodist Women
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WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
In Charge