- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Joe L. Bloodser, Sunrise October 26, 1957, Sunset May 22, 2003, Tuesday, May 27, 2003, 2:00 P.M., Hopewell United Methodist Church, Forsyth, GA, Pastor Hulda Wilson, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2003-05-27
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Forsyth--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Forsyth--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Forsyth---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Forsyth--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Forsyth--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Forsyth--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Monroe County, Forsyth, 33.0343, -83.93824
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Joe Louis Bloodser. Birth date: October 26, 1957. Death date: May 22, 2003. Funeral date: May 27, 2003. Church: Hopewell United Methodist Church (Forsyth, 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 419
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_bloodserjoel20030527
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bloodserjoel20030527
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Honorary Pallbearers
Nephews
UNCLE JOE
For the rest of our lives vve will cherish the memories of your laugh, tears, talks and debates.
We will honor your love and know that your soul is eternal.
We will mourn the loss of your wit, your wisdom your humor and your unconditional love.
Now your journey has just begun and you have passed through Heaven's gate The Lord was vvith you as you walked your last mile.
You will be missed far more than we can say but you vvill live in our hearts and the hearts of those you touched.
For the rest of our lives we will honor your love Nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved so very much.
~ Your Nieces and Nephews
- Active Pallbearers
Members of Forsyth Lodge # 425
Flower Bearers
Nieces & Friends
Acknowledgment
We acknowledge with grateful appreciation, the many kind expressions of sympathy and love extended to us by our friends and our neighbors during our hours of sadness. May God forever bless and keep you.
r-v The Family
"Jffr.e.eman Jffun.eral ~.om.e"
A name that can be trusted for Funeral and Burial Arrangements
Small, yet large enough to Serve all with Courtesy and Dignity 26 Brentwood Place Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: (478) 994-6483 or (478) 994-6576 "Serving each Family with equal respect"
Homegoing Celebration For
Mr. Joe L. Bloodser
Sunrise October 26, 1957
Sunset May 22, 2003
Tuesday, May 27, 2003 2:00P.M.
Hopewell United, Methodist Church Forsyth, GA
Pastor Hulda Wilson Officiating
Reflection of Joe's Life
Sorry I had to leave you, in a certain kind of way, But, I had a friend to say He needed me today. I didn 't have the time to call or even try,
s I knew you would understand, cause that the way you are. Don't
worry about the distance, cause its really not that far. Don't wait up for me, and please don't cry; Besides did you hear me say goodbye. Joe you are at peace now, no more pains, no more tears to shed, you are completely free . Sleep on dear Brother and take your rest. We love you, but God loves you best.
Mr. Joe Louis (Disco Joe) Bloodser was born October 26, 2957 to the parents of the late Ormer Lee and Horace Bloodser, Sr. He joined the Hopewell United Methodist Church at an early age. He departed his life on May 22, 2003 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
He attended the public school of Monroe Co. Joe was employed at Pratt Industries of Conyers, GA, until his death. Joe was one of a kind. He loved life, his family and friends. He always had a smile on his face.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Mrs. Beverly M. Bloodser; two sons, Javaris (Anita) Bloodser, and Quenton D. Bloodser; six sisters, Dorothy King and Mary B. Bloodser of Forsyth, GA, Evelyn (Albert) Walker of Culloden, GA, Mary (Jessie) Durham of Thomaston, GA, Betty A. Murphy of Atlanta, GA, and Nora Simmons of Dale City, Virginia; four brothers, Willie (Cassandra) Bledsoe, Culloden, GA , Horace (Annie) Bloodser, Tommy Bloodser, and Cleveland Bloodser, all of Forsyth, GA; one aunt; four well beloved grandchildren; one sister-in-law; two brothers-in-law; a special family friend, Cathy Leary; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
God saw you were getting weary So He did what He thought best, He carne and stood beside you And whispered, ''Come and Rest,"
You gave no one a last farewell Not even a good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.
"GOD CALLED ME HOME" The time has come for me to go -
but please hold your tears, Remember me happy....
Remember me smiling as I have done throughout the years, My Father has called from up above -
I hope you understand, He reached out His hand and I grabbed hold -
see this is God's plan, I'll be with you ahvaysjust don't let the memories fade, You may not see me ...... You may not touch me but I' 11 be with you throughout the day, Don't mourn me long for my soul is free no longer bound in this vvorld of sin, By God's grace and mercy we shall surely meet again.
~Trenton 0. King
Order Of Service
Prelude
Processional
Viewing of Remains
Selection ..................................... Co1nbined Choir
Scripture: Old Testament ................ Rev. R. J. Whatley New Testament ....................... Rev. Ben Hill
Prayer ........................................... Rev. Paul Watts
Selection .................................... Combined Choirs
Remarks (3 Minutes, please) .. .. .. .... ... ... . Jerry Mays Rev. Charles AI phabet
Solo .... ...... .. .............. .... .. ....... .. ... ..... Gloria Taylor
Eulogy ..................... .. ........... Pastor Hulda Wilson
Final Remarks .................. Bro. Willie Bledsoe 32 Forsyth Lodge No. 425
Acknowledgments ............. Freeman Funeral Home
Recessional
Interment
Hopewell United Methodist Church Forsyth, GA