- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Rememberance of Shawn Romeo Bristol, A Celebration of Life, May 16, 1970 - March 17, 1998, Saturday, March 21, 1998, Second Baptist Church, 850 Red Oak, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Family Hour, 10:00 A.M., Homegoing Service, 11:00 A.M.
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1998-03-21
- Subject:
- African American men--Michigan--Ann Arbor--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Michigan--Ann Arbor--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Michigan--Ann Arbor---History--20th century
Funeral service--Michigan--Ann Arbor--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Michigan--Ann Arbor--History--20th century
African Americans--Michigan--Ann Arbor--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, 42.27756, -83.74088
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Shawn Romeo Bristol. Birth date: May 16, 1970. Death date: March 17, 1998. Funeral date: March 21, 1998. Church: Second Baptist Church (Ann Arbor, Mi.). 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_bristolshawnromeo19980321
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_bristolshawnromeo19980321
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Shawn Romeo Bristol was born May 16,1970 in Flint, Michigan. His family moved to Ann Arbor in 1976. He attended Ann Arbor Public Schools, graduating from Huron High School in 1988. At Huron, he was active in the Black Student Union and Student Council. Shawn excelled at all sports and played Varsity Football. He was Junior Class President and Senior Class Vice-President. He organized a student group to defeat the architectural plan to close the famous Huron Arch. He won and the Huron Arch still stands. Shawn had a special effect on people. Faculty, staff and students alike looked to Shawn to get things done. He was well respected and loved. He continued his education at Albion College and Eastern Michigan University. We all knew his favorite team was the Chicago Bulls.
He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Second Baptist Church where he participated regularly in the Sunday School and Youth Choir. As a young man in his early twenties, he renewed his confession of Christ.
He began his career in food service management at Mott Children's Hospital and after several promotions with other companies, he was most recently employed by Marriott International as an Assistant Manager. He was very proud of his opportunity to open and manage a new store this coming May.
Shawn will be remembered for his w onderful smile, his ability to laugh, his commitment to his family and friends . His joy in life and w hat he most loved was being a father to Mavrick. He was a faithful and devoted father. Family gatherings were special to Shawn.
Shawn leaves to celebrate his life his Son, Mavrick Jamaal; his Mother and Father, Denise and Michael White; his Maternal Grandmother, Constance Elzy; Step-Grandfather, Decellar Spencer; his Sister Coquese and Brother-in-law, Darin Wilson; his Brother Paul; and lifelong Friends- Joe Blanco, Dedric Hawkins and Keith Cook; Aunts: Lisa (Marion) Watson and Tanya of Los Angeles, California, Robyn of Seattle, Washington, Othella of Flint, Michigan, Tammy (Andre) Bell of Detroit, Michigan; Uncles: Dirk of Seattle, Washington, Willie of Flint Michigan, Sidney (Sharon) Little of Detroit, James of Detroit, Michigan and Willie of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Cousins: Rochelle, Faith, Josiah, DaShawn, Mariah, Rashad, LaToya, Turhan, Courtney, Eric, Matthew a;nd Danielle; Great Aunts: Bonnie (Willie) Junior, June (Walter) Barbee of Flint, Michigan, Hester of East Chicago, Indiana; Inz of Las Vegas, Nevada; Great-Uncle Nilus (Claudine) Austin; his son's mother, Sharon Duey and his extended family: Ruby & L.J., Clayton, Brandon, Paul, Paut Jr., Cleo, Charity Nana) Hall, Tony & CheryC Laurita, Wesley, Lemar, Eva, Maurice, Charlene, Jacie, Charita, Charles & Janet, Nathan, Priscilla Brown of Bermuda, Mary Ann Hernandez, Karen Hanson, his special friend, Christiana Brown, and many other relatives and friends.
Officiant, Rev. Emmett L. Green, Pastor Organ Prelude Processional
Musical Selection .............................................................................. "I Will Trust in the Lord" Scripture Reading ...................................................................................... Rev. Patrick Oliver Prayer ......................................................... Rev. Charles Hawthorne, Pastor, Labor of Love Solo ........................................................................................... "Give Me Jesus" Kim Strawder
Reflections from Family and Friends Joe Blanco Greg Harden Dennis Medel Ernesto Mefin Musical Selection .............................................................Male Chorus & Combined Choirs Acknowledgements and Obituary ................................................................. Audrey Lucas
Solo ............................................................................ "IfI Can Help Somebody" Audrey Lucas
Eulogy .................................................................................................... Rev. Emmett L. Green Recessional/Closing Selection ................... "When We All Get to Heaven" Hymn No. 429
Fellowship following the Internment at Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
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You told us you loved us in so many ways. You told us that we shouldn't fret for the Lord isn't nearly, no ways, no how, truly not done with you yet.
You told us be patient, you're just getting started... that you still have a long way to go; So provide all the tools to continue my journey I will never just talk, only show
-Love, Michael
I'll show you just how a young, Black man should be: respectful, responsible and true; I'll say it, "You Can" to the nephews and nieces. Just .Stick to the fight till you're through.
I'll continue my journey with Jesus in Heaven, so all of my dreams will come true. Just remember you young ones to follow my lead, And just stick to the fight 'till you're through. - I Love You All,
Shawn
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There is love here. We are here to celebrate the love that you gave us. We are all here your family who loves you, Who cares for you We will never forget Your wonderful smile, Your laughter, Your compassion to Your friends and acquaintances And your devotion And love to your family And especially your Beloved son, M.J. At the time, we did not know Why M.J. came... But now we do, This beautiful gift from God He came so that we would always have Shawn to love. We will always know That there is love here. We will see it when we look at Paul, Coquese, M.J., and the entire family. There is always love. Your life was a gift to us. And you will always be loved.
-Love, Mom
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Donations may be made to a trust fund being established for Shawn's son MavrickJamaal Bristol Mail to: Denise & Michael White
7150 Mission Hills Dr. Ypsilanti,MI48197
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We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of love, support and encouragement you have shown us at this time. We will be in touch to express our personal appreciation.
With love, The Family of Shawn R. Bristol