- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- The Homegoing Celebration for the Life of Elmer "Almotis" Austin, Jr., Sunrise; May 25, 1942 - Sunset: October 19, 2012, Friday, October 26, 2012, 11:00 a.m., The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church, The House of Hope, 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034, E. Dewey Smith, Jr., Pastor/Teacher, Minister Devon Ward, Officiating, Pastor Almotis Austin, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-10-26
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Elmer Austin, Jr. Birth date: May 25, 1942. Death date: October 19, 2012. Funeral date: October 26, 2012. Church: The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church (Decatur, 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_austinelmerjr20121026
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_austinelmerjr20121026
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Dad,
You were more than a dad; you were a friend. You were there no matter what. You were involved in every milestone throughout our lives: graduations, births, weddings, and birthdays. One thing you always reminded us is,
"If the family is not together, then nothing is together. "
We'll always remember you and have love for you in our hearts.
---Love, Your Children
PlOwer )ftterufants
Nieces of Elmer Austin, Jr.
)fctive CFatr6earers
Nephews of Elmer Austin, Jr.
)fctnowfediJement
We would like to thank each of you for all the prayers, visits, phone calls, cards, and other expressions of
kindness shown to us during the passing of our beloved. We are forever grateful and thank God for you.
"Professional Servic~s Entrusted To"
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1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 371-0772
'Ilie Jfomegoing Cefe6ration
for the Life of
r:E{mer "jl{motis"}lustin, Jr.
Sunrise May 25,1942
Sunset October, 19, 2012
Friday, October 26,2012 11:00 a.m.
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church --The House ofHope--
4650 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034
E. Dewey Smith, .Jr., Pastor/Teacher
Minister Devon Ward, Officiating Pastor Almotis Austin, Eulogist
CR.dfection ofLife
Elmer "Almotis" Austin, Jr., was born May 25, 1942, in Atlanta, GA., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Austin, Sr. He was the youngest of thirteen siblings, of which ten brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Elmer departed this life and transitioned into new life on Friday, October 19, 2012. He was the father of nine children, including two foster children. One son, Darren Avery, preceded him in death.
In his young life, he attended Wesley Avenue Middle School and Booker T. Washington High School. At an early age, he attended St. John Apostolic Church. Later, he joined Westhills Presbyterian Church.
Elmer worked for Edwards Pie Company and Clark Atlanta University for a number of years. Known for his flamboyant personality and style, his friends affectionately called him "The Mayor of Fair Street Bottom." He loved to socialize and meet new people. He was a great storyteller, who intrigued all that came in contact with him. He never met a stranger.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit and could always fmd creative ways to make money. A favorite quote of his was, "What's understood does not need to be explained." He was an original.
He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted mother of his children, Lillie R. Austin; eight children: Evangelist Debra Kemp-Williams (Fayetteville, NC), Stevie D. Austin (Stone Mountain, GA), Pastor and Mrs. Almotis (Angela) Austin (Jacksonville, NC), Djuana Austin-Frank (Hoover, AL), Lenard Austin (Dallas, TX), Donte' Austin (Decatur, GA) Khreem Baker (Augusta, GA), and Mario Winston (Atlanta, GA); 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister: Evangelist Annie Grace Pye; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and a host of family and friends .
Order ofService
ITHE PRELUDE................................................ Musician
THE PROCESSIONAL............... ..........GTRBC Praise Team
THE SCRIPTURE READINGS OLD TESTAMENT...........................Evangelist Mary Bryan NEW TESTAMENT.........................Pastor James Fluker, ill
Manna from the Source Ministry
THE PRAYER................................Pastor James Fluker, ill 1
THE SOLO ..........................................Mr. Keith Upshaw
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''Nobody Greater"
THE OBITUARY (Silent Reading)
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THE REFLECTIONS ..................................2 minutes please Cedric Austin (Nephew)
Branten Church (Grandson) Lettie Langdon (Friend)
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.......................Donte Austin
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Lenard Austin
THE SOLO........................Evangelist Debra Kemp-Williams "I Won't Complain"
THE EULOGY..................................Pastor Almotis Austin Unity of Faith Christian Center
THE RECESSIONAL ............. ..... .. .......GTRBC Praise Team
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Kennedy Memorial Gardens 2500 River Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294