Final Rites in Thanksgiving for the Life of Wyatt Ulysses "Rip" Collins, Thursday, October 16, 1997, 1:00 P.M., Hampton University Chapel, Hampton, Virginia

FINAL RITES IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF
WYATT ULYSSES "RIP" COLLINS
TIIURSDi\Y, OCTOBER 16, 1997 1:00 P.M.
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY CHAPEL HAMPTON, VIRGINIA

WYATT U. "RIP " COLLINS
Wyatt Ulysses Collins, better known to friends and family as "Rip", was born on November 20, 1927 in Macon, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry I. Collins. With a major in Physical Education, Mr. Collins earned a Bachelor of Science degree and later a Master of Science degree from Hampton Institute (now Hampton University).
He began working for the City of Newport News in 1952 where he was employed for thirty-eight years. He retired as Deputy Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation .
Throughout his career and during his retirement years, Mr. Collins worked tirelessly to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Southeast Community. He served as Chairperson of the Legal Redress Committee of the Newport News Branch of the NAACP. In that capacity he assisted countless numbers of people who had been victims of discrimination.
He was a strong advocate for youth employment and spoke out courageously on civil rights issues. He also assisted in the political campaigns of many local. state, and national candidates. Most recently he served on the selection committee for the Chief of Police.
In addition to the NAACP, Mr. Collins served on the boards of several organizations, including the Whitaker Memorial Hospital Association , and the Newsome House Foundation . He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the Industrial Development Authority, and the Dochiki Social and Civic Club. He was a charter member of the Old Dominion Golf Club and the President of the Tidewater Sports Club.
He was a faithful member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church where he served as a former member of the Vestry and a former President of the Men's Club. He was also the treasurer and a regular volunteer in the churches outreach feeding program which feeds more than a hundred people in need each Saturday.
Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Ressie Collins; two daughters, Zelma Maldonado of New York City and Deborah Collins of Newport News; two grandchildren, Roget Maldonado and lmani Collins; two nieces, Helen Carter and Gilda Faye Collins both of California, and a host of friends.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to St. Augustine's Episcopal Church (Second Century Fund).

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Book of Common
Prayer

and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church
Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David

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The Burial of the Dead: Rite Two

All stand while one or mnre of the following anthems are sung nr s.:zid. A hymn, psalm, or some other suitable anthem may be sung instead.

I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord. Whoever has faith in me shall have life, even though he die. And everyone who has life, and has committed himself to me in faith, shall not die for ever.

As for me, l know that my Redeemer lives

and that at the last he will stand upon the earth.

After my awaking, he will raise me up;

and in my body I shall see God.

I myself shall see, and my eyes behold him

who is my friend and not a stranger.

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For none of us has life in himself,
and none becomes his own master when he dies. For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord, and if we die, we die in the Lord. So, then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's possession.

Happy from now on are those who die in the Lord! So it is, says the Spirit, for they rest from their labors.

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The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Silence may be kept; after which the Celebrant says one of the following Collects
At the Burial ofan Adult 0 God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death, and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that your servant N., being raised with him, may know the strength of his presence, and rejoice in his eternal glory; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reign s, o ne God, for ever and ever. Anzen.
The Celebrant may add the (o !in!l'inK prayer
J\1ost merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding: Deal graciously with NN. in tbeir g rief. Surround them with your love, t hat they may not be
overwhelmed bytheir loss, but have confiden.ce in your
goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through jesus Christ our Lord. Anu1r.
The people sit.
One or more of the (ollozl.'ing p.:zssagcs from liuly Scripture is read. I( there is to be a Commzmio11, .-;passage ( rom the Gospel aitl'ays concludes the Readil:gs.
The Liturgy of the Word
Fron1 the Old Testan1ent: Micah 6: l-8
Solo: He Looked Beyond.My Fault Mrs. Stephanie Anderson

The Gospel

Then, all standing, the Deacon or Minister appointed reads the Gospel, first saying

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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John 14:1-6

At the end ofthe Gospel, the Reader says
The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Expressions: Mr. Philip A. Lee, President Dochiki Civic & Social Club
Mr. Edgar E. Maroney, City Manager City of Newport News
The Hon. Flora D. Crittenden, Delegate Virginia General Assembly
The Hon. Robert C. Scott, Congressman United States House of Representatives

Solo: Selected

William F. Crump

Homily:

The Rev. Ralph E. Haines, III

The Apostles' Creed may then be said, all standing. The Celebrant may introduce the Creed with these or similar words
In the assurance of eternal life given at Baptism, let us proclaim our faith and say,
Celebrant and People
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was-crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
If there is not to be a Communion, the Lord's Prayer is said here, and the service contim~es with the Pra)'ers of the People,
And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are hold to say,
People and Celebrant
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
The Prayers of the People:
For our brother (sister) N., let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said," I am Resurrection and I am Life."

LurJ, you consoleJ 1\.lat tha anJ l'vlary in their Jistress; Jraw near to us who mourn for N., and dry the tears of those who weep. Hear us, Lord.
You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend; comfort us in our sorrow.
Hear us, Lord.
You raised the dead to life; give to our brother (sister) eternal life.
Hear us, Lord.
You promised paradise to the thief who repented; bring our brother (sister) to the joys of heaven.
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Our brother (sister) was washed in Baptism and anointed
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He was nourished with your Body and Blood; grant him a
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Hear us, Lord.
Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our brother (sister); let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.
Silence may be kept.
Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our brother (sister) N., who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism.
Grant that his death may recall to us your victory over death,
and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father's
love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led
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the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages. Amen.
The Commendation
The Celebrant und other ministers tuke their places at the body.
This a11them, or some other suitable anthem, or a hymn, may be sung or suid
Give rest, 0 Christ, to your servant(s) with your saints,
where sorrow and pain are no nzore, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

You only are immortal, the creator and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth, and to earth shall we return. For so did you ordain when you created me, saying, "You are dust, and to dust you shall return." All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Give rest, 0 Christ, to your servant(s) with your saints, where sorrotu and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.
The Celebrant, facing the body, says
Into your hands, 0 merciful Savior, we commend your servant N. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
The Celebrant, or the Bishop if present, may the11 bless the people, and a Deacon or other Mi11ister may dismiss them, saying
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
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PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE:

Celebrant: The R ev. Ralph E. Haines, Ill, Rector St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

Assisting l\1inister: The Rev. Dr. Lawrence E. Bethel, Pastor

Carver Memorial Prsbyteerian Church

Minister of Music: Mr. Roscoe Jledcross

Soloists: 1\ttr. William F. Crump

Ms. Stephanie G. Anderson

Pallbearers:

Mr. Lloyd Poole

Dr. William Birchette

Dr. Thomas Moorehead Mr. Pat Patterson

Mr. Marion Samuels Mr. Charles W. Scott, Jr

Mr. Carl Painter

Mr. Robert Dixon

l\1r. Calvin Thomas

Honorary Pallbearers: Alph Alpha Chapter, Ontega Psi Phi Fratetnity Dochiki Civic and Social Club Newport News D~partemrnt of Recreation Tidewater Sports Club Old Dominion Golf Club Pinochle Bug Pest

Floral Bearers: Delta Sigma Theta Soroity Pinochle Bugs

Honorary floral Bearers: 1\toles, Inc

The jan1ily i.~ deeply appreciative ofyour n111ny act.~ ofkindness during the.~e tlifficult hours. JVe 1lSk tlutt Got/ will bless you in Hi.s own ~pecial way.