- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of Mr. King P. Colbert, Wednesday, November 10, 2004, Two O'Clock P.M., Damascus C.M.E. Church, Lizella, Georgia, Reverend Walter Patterson, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2004-11-10
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Lizella--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lizella--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lizella---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lizella--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lizella--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lizella--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Lizella, 32.80708, -83.81991
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for King Porter Colbert. Birth date: June 18, 1912. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: November 10, 2004. Church: Damascus C.M.E. Church (Lizella, 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_colbertkingporter20041110
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_colbertkingporter20041110
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
True, he was a true Christian, a father figure for most kids growing up at Damascus and an Ambassador of good will from Damascus visiting many, many churches far and near.
There are very few people who did not kno\-v Mr. King. He always said, "If you want to have friends, show yourself friendly and if you want people to come to you, you need to go to them sometimes".
He was not particular what faith the churches claimed, saying "There will be no division in God's Kingdom".
So, Mr. King, I will miss you entering that side door and taking a seat. I will miss you singing "Pass Me Not 0' Gentle Savior", "When All God's Children Get Together" and "Amazing Grace" to mention a few. But most of all, I will miss you.
So, sleep on. After 90 + years of working in God's Vineyard, I guess you \-Vere ready to rest. I truly believe you made it over and you are resting safe in the arms of Jesus. I wish you God Speed.
PALLBEARERS Family & Friends
IN GRATITUDE
Perhaps you sang a lovely song, or sat _quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so we saw them there.
Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words, as any friend could say;
Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.
Perhaps you prepared some tasty food or maybe furnished a car,
Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from ajar..
Whatever you did to console our hearts. We thank you so much - Whatever the part!
Arrangements Entrusted to
Bentley & Sons Funeral Home
2714 Montpelier Avenue Macon, Georgia 478 742-0952
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MR. KING P. COLBERT
Wednesday, November 10, 2004 1Wo O' Clock P. M.
Damascus c. M. E. Church
Lizella, Georgia Reverend Walter Patterson
Officiating
A HOMEGOING CELEBRATION
For
MR. KING PORTER COLBERT
Mr. King Colbert was born June 18, 1912 in crawford County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joby and Minnie Colbert.
He moved to Macon, Georgia at an early age where he met and later married Ethel Rawls Colbert, who preceded him in death. one daughter, Barbara Loving also pre<:eded him in death.
He was a member of the Damascus c. M. E. Church and was the eldest father of the Deacon Board.
He worked and later retired from the warner Robins Air Force Base after twenty seven years of employment.
King was a kind and loving father and husband where later on he remarried Mrs. Bernice J. Colbert of Macon, Georgia.
He leave to cherish his memories: His wife, Mrs. Bernice J. Colbert of Macon, Georgia; two sisters, Maggie Colbert of Macon, Georgia and Johnnie Mae Hartman, also of Macon, Georgia; one stepbrother, Elmer Nixon of New Haven, Connecticut; one son, Jobie (Doretha) Colbert; two daughters, Alice Marie washington of Jacksonville, Florida and \!ickey .Colbert Bostic of Monticello, Georgia; one stepdaughter, carla (Quinton) Rozier of Macon, Georgia; nine grandchildren and one special granddaughter, Leigh Bostic; fifteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
TOMORROW WITHOUT ME
When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me,
l wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, Try to understand,
That an angel came that day And took me by the hand. As we walked, I thought of all the love we shared, And of all the fun we had.
If I could re-live one yesterday, Just for a while, I'd say good-bye With a kiss and maybe see you smile. so when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
ORDER OF SERVICE Rev. Randy King, Officiating
Prelude
Pro<:essional...................................Last \!iew
Selection .................................................Choir
Prayer.................................Bro. Peter Letson
Sele<:tion............................Choir, Edith Jones
Holy Scriptures: Old Testament. ......Rev. Leroy Daniely New Testament. ........Rev. Randy King
Solo.......................................Russel Williams
Reflections............................Russel Williams Stewart Board
Others, Please limit to 2 minutes
Selection .................................................Choir "Pass Me Not 0' Gentle Savior"
\Vords of Comfort........Rev. Walter Patterson (Eulogy)
Recessional
INTERMENT
Middle Georgia Memory Gardens Joycliff Road
Macon, Georgia