- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Mr. Samuel Lee Bowden, Sr., Sunrise: November 17, 1963 - Sunset: April 5, 2015, Saturday, April 11, 2015, 1:00 P.M., God Life and Living Holiness Church of Jesus Christ, 3837 Linecrest Rd., Ellenwood, GA 30294, Rev. Michael Parks, Pastor, Presider Bobby Rainwater, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-04-11
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Ellenwood--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Ellenwood--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Ellenwood---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Ellenwood--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Ellenwood--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Ellenwood--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Clayton County, Ellenwood, 33.61011, -84.28798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Samuel Lee Bowden, Sr. Birth date: November 17, 1963. Death date: April 5, 2015. Funeral date: April 11, 2015. Church: God Life and Living Holiness Church of Jesus Christ (Ellenwood, 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_bowdensamuelleesr20150411
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bowdensamuelleesr20150411
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Sunrise November 17, 1963
Sunset April5, 2015
Saturday, April 11 , 2015 l:OOP.M.
God Life and Living Holiness Church of Jesus Christ 3837 Linecrest Rd.
Ellenwood, GA 30294 Rev. Michael Parks, Pastor
Presider Bobby Rainwater, Officiating
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Today, we celebrate the life of Samuel Lee Bowden, Sr. Samuel was born November 17, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia to Ceree Hill Bowden and the late Charles J. Bowden, Sr. and was the youngest of nine (9) siblings.
Sammy grew up in Ellenwood, attended school within the Henry County School system and later graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1982. On September 10, 1983, Sammy married his best friend and the love of his life, Whitney Goggins, and they were blessed with three (3) children: Samuel Jr., Brittany & Alexis. He was a loving husband and devoted father to his children and grandchild, Parker.
He was a devout Christian man and a lifetime member of Triumph the Church & Kingdom of God in Christ, Ellenwood, Georgia where he was a member of the Morris Grove Choir and also served on the Board of Manager and Supporters.
Sammy was employed by Gourmet Foods International and held a variety of other driving positions with several companies over the years. As a truck driver and entrepreneur, he met and made many lifelong friends.
Sammy was a friend to all who knew him. His smile and laughter could brighten up any occasion. He was a genuinely caring person and would help anyone, and not just for show.
He shared many memorable times with his family and loved ones. He enjoyed fishing, vacationing with his family and was an all-around sports fan.
Samuel was preceded in death by his eldest sister, Elder Marjorie Tolbert.
The memories of Samuel's life will forever be cherished in the heart of his loving wife, Whitney; his children Samuel Jr., Brittany, Alexis and grandson Parker; his mother Ceree Bowden; eight siblings: Sylatha (John) Sims, Beverlyn, Charles Jr. (Verta), Algean, Alean (Charlie) Thomas, Michael, Michelle (John) Mincy, Dante and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
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2500 River Road Ellenwood, GA 30294
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is not the wind...but me.
I'm the sweet song ofa bluebird when spring is in the air. I'm the roses in a garden.
You can find me everywhere.
Whenever you are missing me look up to heaven's skies. I'm the twinkle in the stars. I'm the sunset, and sunrise.
I'm a raindrop and a rainbow. I'm the ocean's waves ofblue; So everywhere you go you'll know,
I live on, loving you.
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Acknowledgements The family ofSamuel Lee Bowden, Sr. wishes to express its gratitude for every act of kindness, love and support shown to us during our time ofbereavement. Your compassion and love will never be forgotten. God bless each ofyou for the blessing you have truly been for us.
Arrangements entrusted to: W.D. Lemon & Sons 300 Griffin Street
McDonough GA 30253 770-957-4337