- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of A Life Well Lived James "Teaddie" Britton, October 18, 1945 - April 20, 2012, Saturday, April 28, 2012, Faith Memorial Chapel, 600- 9th Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-04-28
- Subject:
- African American men--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Alabama--Bessemer---History--20th century
Funeral service--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Alabama--Bessemer--History--20th century
African Americans--Alabama--Bessemer--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Alabama, Jefferson County, Bessemer, 33.40178, -86.95444
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for James Britton. Birth date: October 18, 1945. Death date: April 20, 2012. Funeral date: April 28, 2012. Church: Faith Memorial Chapel (Bessemer, Ala.). 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: 219
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_brittonjames20120428
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_brittonjames20120428
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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600 9TH AVENUE NORTH BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35020
James (Teaddie) Britton was born on October 18, 1945 in Labuco, Alabama. He
passed away on April 20, 2012 at the age of 66.
He was the youngest ofthree children. He was a 1963 graduate ofBrighton High School. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Long Beach. He was a founding member of Majestic Glass Vette Club and a founding member of the International Council of Corvette Clubs.
He retired from ABC Coke, a Division of Drummond Company. His hobbies included: keeping his yard beautiful, cooking exotic meals, photography, traveling, assembling model cars, being an active member of ICCC and refurbishing old vehicles.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mrs. Emma Britton and his devoted brother, Andrew Britton Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memories, two loving daughters, Phedra (Marcus) Lundy, Brandy M. Britton, three grandchildren, Marcus, Matthew and Maya; father, Anderson Britton; brother, Willie (JoAnn) Britton; aunts, Mary Hudson, Annie Hudson; sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Britton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends.
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I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laidfor me, I took His hand when I heard His call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close ofthe day.
Ifmy parting has left a void, Then.fill it with rememberedjoy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things L too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you sunshine for tomorro~. My life's been full; I savored much. Goodfriends, 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 share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.
Music Prelude
Processional
Solo
Scripture ......................................................................................................................................... Roy Barnes ICCC Member
Birmingham, Al
Prayer of Comfort ...................................................................................................................... Eddie Barker ICCC Member Atlanta, GA
Remembrance Arthur Welch - Brighton High Class of 1963 Sanford Culpepper - Brighton High School Class of 1963 Margie Curry - Current Principal, Brighton High School James landry - ICCC Member, New Orleans, LA Wil Cooksey - ICCC Member, Bowling Green, KY
Presentation ICCC ....................................................................................................................... Walt Brown ICCC Member Atlanta, GA
Solo
Reading of Obituary (Read Silently)
Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................ Brandy M. Britton
Recessional
Goodbye Granddad
So heaven has received another angel The night sky another star
Your life has become a loving memory I know you will never be far.
I know you are watching over me As my life goes on
I will treasure the memories I have of you I can't believe you're gone.
You were a loving caring grandad You were there for me a lot
You will always hold a place in my heart A loving treasured spot.
You were really one in a million A cut above the rest
All that knew you would agree You simply were the best.
IYSo grandad I will say goodbye I love and miss you with all my heart But as long as I have my loving memories We will never be too far apart. written for Billy Harrison died 26th July 2007 goodbye grandad SIMPLY THE BEST.
We little knew that morning That God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, n death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories,
yo r love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you,
you are alway at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one,
the cha will link again.
The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full ofcompassion. The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
Psalm 116:5-7
May the God ofhopefill you with alljoy and peace, as you trust Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ofthe Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
PALLBEARERS Friends and Family
FLOWER BEARERS Class of1963
Members of!CCC
INTERMENT
Highland Memorial Gardens
(Everlasting Life)
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED To:
Faith Chapel Funeral Directors
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family ofJames Britton wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the love and kindness shown. We truly thank you for the cards, flowers, phone calls, emails, dinners and above all, your prayers. Your thoughtfulness and loving support will never beforgotten. . May God Bless you all.
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