- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A homegoing celebration for Brother Randolph Ward, Sr., Saturday, December 17, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Ga. 30901, Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2011-12-17
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the December 17, 2011 funeral of Randolph Ward, Sr.. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0037
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_wardrandolphsr20111217
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_wardrandolphsr20111217
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:00 pm
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
1434 Poplar Street Augusta, Ga. 30901
Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor
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Reflections of Life
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven
A time to be born... Randolph Ward, Sr., was bom October 23, 1950 in Chester, South Carolina to Ruth Sanders Ward and the late Robert Edward Ward. He was | also preceded in death by his brother, Edward(Sonny)Eugene Ward. "Randy," as he was affectionately known, was a most beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
A time to plant... At an early age, he acknowledged Christ, and was baptized at Sandy River Baptist Church, Chester, S.C. where he served as an usher. Later after moving to Bronx, New York, he became a member of St. Mhtthews A.M.E. Church. Upon moving to Augusta, Georgia he changed his membership to Beulah Grove Baptist Church where he was a devoted member.
A time to learn... Randy spent his early years of education in Chester, South Carolina, and then later moved to Bronx, NY, where he graduated from Roosevelt High School, and the City University of New York (cum laude).
A time to love...Randy met the love of his life Gwenevere Watson at a young age in Bronx, New York. A lifetime of unconditional love and devotion has yielded them two sons, and an unlimited joy that is experienced by few.
A time to live... Randy lived his life in an unselfish manner, with a constant desire to help others. He was a God-fearing man. He was an entrepreneur, and always worked diligently to provide for his family. He worked for nine years at Comcast as a Retention Associate.
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A time to die... The call home was received for Randy on Tuesday, December 13,
j! 2011 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
| A time for peace...The legacy of his season is left to many who loved and cherished him, including, but not limited to his loving and devoted wife, Gwenevere Ward, and sons Randolph Ward II, and Royce Maurice Ward. He is
: also survived by his mother, Ruth Sanders Ward of the Bronx, N.Y., and brother, Barry (Marie) Ward, both ofMiddletown, NY; Nieces, Monica Ward, Kisha Ward; Nephews, Edward Ward II and Christopher Ward; five grandchildren of Augusta, GA; and a host of aunts, cousins, other family and friends.
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Processional
S e le c tio n .....................
Beulah Grove Combined Choir
Scriptures: Old Testam ent ................ N ew Testam ent ................
P r a y e r .......................
Remarks: As Fam ily M e m b e rs ............
As a C o w o rk e r.............. As a F r ie n d .......................... Solo ..........................
George Dixon
O b itu a ry ...................
Poem ..........................
Instrum ental S o l o ............
Resolution and Acknowledgements
S e le c tio n .......................... Eulogy .......................
Beulah Grove Combined Choir
Recessional
Interm ent ............................
. Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
Edward Ward Sandy Ward Royce Ward
Randy Ward, Jr. Milton White
W oodrow Ward, Jr.
HorlJ, Mv Companion ani) jHe
dhe Lord, my companion an d me, are a great com6ination we three, d in d where he wouldleadus we go wiCCingCy, the Lord, my companion and me.
Lhe Lord, my companion and me, have a worf^that is endless you see.
dor the good honest soul, must 6e gathered w ere told, 6y the Lord, my companion an d me.
dhe lord, my companion an d me, M ust w o rld s a team constantly.
I f we w ould have power, we must remem6er each hour,
I t 's the Lordfirst, then my companion... and then me.
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We acknowledge the many kind deeds, words of inspiration, prayers, and all other expressions of concern. W e thank and praise God for the caring and support of our family and friends during our time of need.