- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- The Homegoing Celebration of Mr. Gerald Callahan, Sr., (Chicken Man), May 21, 1928- November 7, 2003, Thursday, November 13, 2003, 1:00 P.M., Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church, 66 Howard Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30317, The Reverend Dr. Gabriel S. Hardeman, Presiding Elder, The Reverend Earl Ifill, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2003-11-13
- 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 Gerald Callahan, Sr. Birth date: May 21, 1928. Death date: November 7, 2003. Funeral date: November 13, 2003. Church: Turner Monumental A.M.E. 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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_callahangeraldsr20031113
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_callahangeraldsr20031113
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The possession offamily andfriends is a priceless gift from Godfor which we are eternally grateful. We thank you for your acts oflove and services rendered at the passing ofour loved one.
The Callahan Family
Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Stocks Funeral Home Kirkland Chapel
1970 Hosea L. Williams Drive, N. E Atlanta, Georgia 30317
R. W. Cole (404) 508-0904
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66 Howard Street North East Atlanta, Georgia
The Reverend Dr. GabrielS. Hardeman, Presiding Elder
The Reverend Earl Ifill, Officiating
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The clock of life is winded but once and no man has the power to tell if the hand will stop at a late or early hour. Now is the only time you know to live to love, and to work with a will. So, place no faith in tomorrow for the clock may then be still.
Mr. Gerald Callahan, Sr, was born May 21, 1928 in Lawrenceville, GA
to the late Mr. & Mrs. Phil Callahan, and soon after moved to Atlanta, GA. He received his education in the Atlanta Public Schools. At an early age he joined Turner Monumental A. ME. Church, where he served as a faithful member.
On April 7, 1948, Mr. Callahan was married to the late Mrs. Eula Mae Cooper Callahan, and to this union, one son, and two daughters were born.
He was a Scripta employee for more than forty years. Over the years Gerald served on many church organizations as well as a member of neighborhood clubs and leadership. Gerald Callahan departed his life on earth Friday, November 7, 2003.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Gerald Callahan, Jr ofDecatur, GA; two daughters, Beverly Deloris Madison of College Park, GA, and Pamela Rasheed of Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren, Lisa Callahan of Stone Mountain, GA, Reginald Callahan of Lithonia, GA, Tameka M Stephens ofCollege Park, GA, Rosa/and and Angelo Madison ofAtlanta, GA, Ronnail Madison( preceded him in death), Marvin Rasheed, II and Kahlia Rasheed ofAtlanta, Ga; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Benny L. Evans (Dorothy) Decatur, GA, Mrs. Loretta Albrittian, and Mrs. Jean C. Dodd of Atlanta, GA; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Mr.& Mrs. Larry Callahan (Vera) of Riverdale, GA, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Callahan (Elizabeth) ofDecatur, GA and Mrs. Betty Callahan ofDecatur, GA, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous ofother relatives and dear friends.
God saw you were getting weary So he did what he thought was best.
He came and stood beside you And whispered "Gerald" come and rest.
You bid no one a last farewell; No, not even a goodbye
You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.
PRELUDE
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SOLO............................................................................Mrs. Maxine Stovall
REMARKS(Three Minutes, Please) Mrs. Daisy Kate Dewberry and Others
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LIFE REFLECTIONS................................................ .Mr. Larry Callahan
~EB~ITUARY~/~ ....................................The Reverend Dr. GabrielS. Hardeman
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RECESSIONAL
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South-View Cemetery Jonesboro Road Atlanta, Georgia