- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Johnny Lee Battle, Wednesday, March 1, 2000 4:00 P.M., Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church, 3015 Churchchill Street, macon, Georgia 31204, Rev. Dr. Walter L. Glover, Jr., Officiating, Interment Middle Georgia Memory Gardens, "Hutchings Service"
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2000-03-01
- 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 Johnny Lee Battle. Birth date: April 14, 1938. Death date: February 25, 2000. Funeral date: March 1, 2000. Church: Greater Zion Hill Baptist 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_battlejohnnylee20000301
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_battlejohnnylee20000301
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
PALLBEARERS
Atari Hill Wendell Hill Jerry Hill
Hannibal Battle
Kirk Graham William Rodgers
Jerry Battle
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Deacons of Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church and the
Men's Social and Savings Club
THE LAST REQUEST
Please don't say that I gave up, just say that I gave in.
Don't say that I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win.
When you draw a picture of me, don't draw me as a saint.
I've done some good, I've done some wrong, so use all your paint.
Please don't say how good I was, but that I did
1ny best. Just say I tried to do what's right
to ,g,ive the mq_st I could, not less.
Please don't give me wings or halos, that's for
God to do. I want no more than I deserve,
no extras, just my due.
Please don't give me flowers or talk in real
hushed tones. Don't be concerned about me now,
I'm well with God, I've made it home.
Don't talk about what I could have been, it's over
and it's done, just see to all my family's needs,
especially the little ones ...
Not just bright and light tones, use some gray and dark.
In fact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart.
Don't just remember good times, but remember all the bad. For
life is full of many things, some happy and some sad ...
But if you must do something, then I have one request,
forgive me for the wrongs I've done
and with the love that's left ...
Thank God for my soul's resting.
Thank God for I've been blessed.
Thank God for all who loved me.
Praise God who loved me best.
Jlfnr
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2000 4:00 P.M.
GREATER ZION HILL BAPTIST .CHURCH 3015 CHURCHILL STREET MACON, GEORGIA 31204
REV. DR. WALTER L. GLOVER, JR., OFFICIATING INTERMENT
MIDDLE GEORGIA MEMORY GARDENS
OBITUARY
Quietly, on Friday afternoon, February 25, 2000, the gracious and merciful Father gently called His humble servant, Deacon Johnny Lee Battle, to his eternal rest.
Johnny Lee Battle was born in Washington County, Sandersville, Georgia, on April 14, 1938, to the parentage of Essie Mae Durham and Fred Battle.
He received his educational training in the public schools of Bibb County.
He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1963.
On July 5, 1964, Johnny and Annie Laura were united in holy matrimony, a devoted and loving union that continued until his demise.
He retired from the Warner Robins Air Force Base, where he was supervisor of his department. Johnny also received several awards and medals for his leadership ability.
He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on various ministries including the Board of Deacons, Sunday School, Usher Board, Male Chorus, and Board of Christian Education.
Because of his willingness to also work in the community, he associated himself with many local, state and national organizations including The Men's Savings Club of Bibb County, the NAACP and the SCLC.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Annie Laura Battle; three sisters, Freddie Mae Stokes and Mary Alice Hill of Macon, Georgia, and Sweetie (Raymond) Graham of Atlanta, Georgia; a brother, Abe (Betty) Battle of Ohio; three aunts, Mamie Battle and Katie Battle of Camden, New Jersey, and Maola Braddy of Macon, Georgia; an uncle, William (Mattie) Will of Newark, New Jersey; a devoted cousin, Minnie Davis of Sandersville, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
ORDER OF CELEBRATION
Prelude Processional .................................................................... Last Glance Selection ....................................................................................... Choir
Invocation ................................................................ Rev. J. L. Mills
Scripture .......................................................... Rev. A. B. Williams Solo .................................................................... Mrs. Margie Booker Memories:
Pastor of Widow ................................... Rev. Terence Gray Board of Deacons ............................ Dea. Andrew Gibson Friends .................................................... Dea. Henry Lindsey ................................................................... Dea. Welton Harris Men's Social and Savings Club Bro. Charlie Winn Neighbor ................................................. Dea. John Simmons Hymn ............................................ Deacons of Greater Zion Hill
Missionary Baptist Church Eulogy ......................................... Rev. Dr. Walter L. Glover, Jr. Recessional
ACKNOWLEDGMENT The family deeply appreciates all expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness during their most difficult hours. May God bestow His bountiful blessings upon each of you.
