- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Commemoration and Celebration of Life for The Honorable Harris Clemon Bostic, Saturday, June 30, 1990, 10:00 A.M., Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia, The Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough, Pastor, The Reverend Doctor Cornelius L. Henderson, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1990-06-30
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Harris Clemon Bostic. Birth date: September 21, 1938. Death date: June 26, 1990. Funeral date: June 30, 1990. Church: Ben Hill United Methodist Church (Atlanta, 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: 294
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_bosticharrisclemon19900630
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bosticharrisclemon19900630
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Jallhearers
Benjamin Cummings James Davis Kenneth Days Holman Edmond Percy Frazier
Heager Hill James Middlebrooks Clyde Stephens Otis Thorpe Samuel Watts, Ill
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Marvin Arrington Harry Bowden Phillip Hood Leroy Johnson
Benjamin Logan Calvin McLarin Hugh Robinson James Story Andrew Young
City Court of Atlanta/Judges and Staff Atlanta Omega Y's Men Club B.T.W. Class of '56 Gate City Bar Association Men of Ben Hill Men of Morehouse
St. James Lodge No. 4 F. & A.M.
Sallie Anthony Jackie Ben nett Jean B; Chandler Betty Clark Ruby Davis Phyllis Davis Marcia Days Dorothy Edmond Joyce Eure Racine Hood
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Bernice Johnson Delores MeG hee Gwendolyn Middlebrooks Shirlene Mitchell Helen Murray Elnora Smith Jean Stephens Mildred Thorpe Maudette Twyman Betty Wynn
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The family of Harris Clemon Bostic acknowledges with deep appreciation the many comforting messages and visits to Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Expressions of kindness and sympathy through telephone calls, floral tributes, prayers, and other deeds are deeply appreciated during this time of bereavement.
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3000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Southwest Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Phone: (404) 691-3810
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The Reverend Walter L. Kimbrough, Pastor The Reverend Doctor Cornelius L. Henderson, Officiating
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September 21, 1938- June 26, 1990
HARLEM By Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a soreAnd then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? ... Or does it explode?
The Honorable Harris C. Bostic had a dream. He had a dream that he would entertain a career as a successful attorney, and one day become a judge. He had a dream that he would provide for his family and send his four children to post secondary schools of learning without the financial strain he suffered putting himself through college. He persevered and pushed himself to reach his goals and fulfill his dreams. For the day did arrive when he, robed in black, accepted the responsibilities and position of an Atlanta City Court Judge. His wife and three surviving children are very grateful to him for serving as an excellent provider, mentor, supporter, friend, disciplinarian, and role model. The Honorable Harris Clemen Bostic is proof of what can happen to a dream not deferred; it becomes a reality.
Harris is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, Harris II and Anthony; daughter, Joi; sister, The Reverend J. Alberta Oliver; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Daddy,
You've always said that all shut eyes ain't sleep and all goodbyes ain't gone. So, until we meet again.
Love you always, Joi-Joi
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ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL MEDLEY OF SONGS .................................The Majestic Choir SCRIPTURE READINGS:
The Old Testament, Psalm 23 The Reverend George Lanier The New Testament, John 14:1-14 The Reverend Cameron Alexander PRAYER ...................................The Reverend Bryon Thomas PRAYER RESPONSE ................................. Maudette Twyman
uThe Lord's Prayer" SELECTION ............................................... Oliver Sueing
ulmpossible Dream" TRIBUTE FROM THE CITY OF ATLANTA:
The Honorable Maynard Jackson Mayor of The City of Atlanta SELECTION ............................... . . . .......... . Dr. Uzee Brown
ult Is Well" TRIBUTE FROM BEN HILL FAMILY:
The Reverend Walter Kimbrough **Lighting of Family Candles SELECTION .......................... . ......... . . .. .. The Majestic Choir
uwe Are On Our Way" WORDS OF COMFORT ... The Reverend Doctor Cornelius Henderson SELECTION ....... . ........................................ Liz Spraggins
uPrecious Lord" COLLEGE HYMN .................................... Men of Morehouse
uDear Old Morehouse" (Audience to remain seated other than men of Morehouse) MEDLEY OF SONGS ............................... The Sanctuary Choir RECESSIONAL
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Resthaven Cemetery Decatur, Georgia
**Lighting of candles in memory and honor of Harris C. and Kenneth G. Bostic.