- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory, Franklin Delano Beasley, Rev. Chekide C. Holman, officiating, June 8, 1939 - May 12, 2013, Saturday may 19, 2013 1:00 p.m., New Grant Chapel AME Church 1319 Holcomb Avenue, East Point, GA 30344
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013-05-19
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--East Point---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--East Point--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, East Point, 33.67955, -84.43937
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Franklin Delano Beasley. Birth date: June 8, 1939. Death date: May 12, 2013. Funeral date: May 19, 2013. Church: New Grant Chapel AME Church (East Point, 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_beasleyfranklindelano20130519
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_beasleyfranklindelano20130519
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Larry Holsey Harry Holsey Henry Holsey
Pallbearers
Samuel Hicks Michael Beasley Robert Beasley
I'm Free Don' t grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life' s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free.
Acknowledgements
The family of Franklin D. Beasley wishes to thank everyone for the many cards, calls, visits, flowers, words of comfort, and other kind expressions to give us strength and courage. Thank you and may God bless you.
Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. 1315 Gus Thornhill, Jr. Dr. East Point, GA 30344
Rev. Chekide C. Holman, officiating
June B~ 1939-May 12, 2013 Saturday May 19, 2013 1:00 p.m. New Grant Chap ME Church
1319 H comb Avenue East Point, GA 30344
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Obituary
Franklin Delano Beasley was born on June 8, 1939 in Milledgeville, Georgia. He departed this life on May 12, 2013. Growing up in East Point, Georgia, Franklin attended East Point Elementary School and South Fulton High School. He was a lifelong member of Grant Chapel AME Church where he accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. He was a faithful member who truly loved the Lord.
After graduating from high school in 1958, Franklin married Ann Gertrude Miles of Milledgeville, Georgia who preceded him in death in 1989. Together Franklin and Ann raised three children. Franklin worked for 35 years as a warehouseman and forklift operator with Super Value Warehouse. After he retired he spent his remaining years caring for his mother.
In his leisure, Franklin enjoyed the company of friends and family. Until his health prevented him from traveling, Franklin attended all family reunions where he celebrated the family's legacy of togetherness. An avid music lover, Franklin listened to a wide selection of music, especially gospel music. One of his favorite groups was the Soul Stirrers with Sam Cook as lead singer.
Franklin was a beloved son, eldest brother, and father who will be truly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory: three children, Victor (Cynthia) Beasley of Marietta, Georgia, Elizabeth Beasley of Atlanta, and Franklin Beasley, Jr. of Atlanta; Mother, Pauline Holsey Beasley of Atlanta; brothers, Lemmie Smith of Akron, OH, Millard Beasley(Lanella) of Atlanta, Paul Beasley (Pamela) of Irmo, SC, and Marvin Beasley (Crystal) of Decatur; sister, Grace Terrell (Credric) of Atlanta; five grandchildren (Antwain, William, Latoyia, Bethany, and Marvin); one great-grandchild (Michael); and a very special friend, Patricia Barnett.
Home Going Services for Franklin Delano Beasley Rev. Cbekide C. Holman, officiating
Prelude Processional Selection/Hymn ....................... Rev. Larry Banks Scripture
Old r;festament .... ..........Rev. James Cooper New Testament ............. Rev. E.W. Wallace Prayer ......................................Evan. Lola Barnes Remarks Rev. Wimberly Hale Mr. Henry Holsey Mrs. Marie Blake Reading of the Obituary Selection...................................Evan. A. Cannaday Eulogy...................................... Elder H.E. Terrell Acknowledgements Recessional