- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Dr. Alonzo A. Crim, Monday, May 8, 2000, 1:00pm, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georga, Rev. Dr. Joseph Roberts, Senior Pastor, Rev. James Victor, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2000-05-08
- 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 Alonzo A. Crim. Birth date: (not recorded). Death date: May 3, 2000. Funeral date: May 8, 2000. Church: Ebenezer Baptist 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 64
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_crimalonzoa20000508
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_crimalonzoa20000508
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Pall Bearers
Mr. Paul Grisham Mr. Bl!Jld Jarrell Mr. Vincent Jarrell Mr. Renaldo Jarrell Mr. Jerry Martin Mr. Alfred McGlasker Mr. /(im Sarjeant Dr. Asa Hilliard
Honorary Pall Bearers
Graduate Bridge Club 100 Black Men ofAtlanta J(Jlppa Alpha Psi Fratenzity, Inc. Mr. Brandon McClendon
Mr. Bryan McClendon Mr. Brent McClendon Mr. Alexander Mercer
Mr. Corry Fitzhugh Mr. Donnie Arnold
Flower Bearers
Center For Urban Educational Excellence
Honorary Flower Bearers Ms. Lauren Crim Ms. 'Ijler Crim Ms. Dionn Mercer Ms. Gabriell Mercer
-Acknowledgment-
Jur family expresses profound appreciation for the kindne~~ and sympathy extended to us during our bereavement.
~ur kind thoughts, prqyers and deeds of love have served
to sustain us at this time. Please know that each ofyou has been a sourr,e of strength and peace. Mqy God rirlzly bless earJz ofyou.
The Crim Family
Celebration of Life for
Dr. Alonzo A. Crim
Monday, May 8, 2000 -- 1:00 P.M. --
Ebenezer Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia
Rev. Dr. 1oseph Roberts, Senior Pastor Rev. 1ames Victor, Officiating
Dr. Alonzo A. Crim Educator, Motivator, Counselor, Husband~ Friend and Father
Dr. Alonzo A. Crim, was theyoungest ofthree children born to George and
Hazel Crim, in Chicago, Illinois.
He attended Crain Technical High School. He earned his Bachelor ofArts
degree at George Williams College upon returningfrom active dury with the United StrUt's Nary. He went on to earn a Masters degreefrom Roosevelt University and a Doctorate in Education from Harvard University.
Alonzo met and married the love ofhis life, his partner andfriend for over
50)'ears, Gwendo!Jm Motlry Crim, she preceded him in death, passing in February
of this year.
He began the quest that would guide him throughout his life; educating the
children ofthis country. This quest would take him from teaching 7th and 8th grade
math and science at Riis Elementary, to serving as principal at Whittier Elementary School, Hilliard Adult Education Center, and Wendell Phillips High School all in Chic.ago.
His educational acumen led to the position of superintendent, first in the
Compton California School System ( 1969-1973) and later the Atlanta Public School System in Atlanta, Georgia (1973-1988) where he became thefirst African American to lead a major metropolitan school system in the south. Dr. Crim retired
from the Atlanta School System in 1988 after 15years ofdynamic leadership. Throughout his career in education, Dr. Crim was the author of ma1!Jl
published works, and was affiliated with ma1!Y organizations and associations such
as: the National Alliance ofBlack School Educators (NABSE), the NAACP- Life Member, Public/Private Ventures, 100 Black Men ofAtlanta, SCHOlASTIC,
Inc., Phi Beta I(appa, I(appaAlpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Atlanta Rotary Club and the C. S. Mott Foundation.
He was the recipient ofover nine honorary doctorate degrees from Newbenj
College, SC; Gettysburg College, PA; Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; Princeton University, Nf; Harvard University, .MA; Tuskegee University, AI; Columbia University, .NY; Roosevelt University, IL; and Valparaiso University,
IN. Before his untimery passing on May 3rd, Dr. Crim worked at Georgia State
University to establish the Benjamin E. Mays Professor of Urban Educational Leadership Chair and was cu"entry serving as the Professor ofEducation, Director ofFord Scholars at Spelman College, Atlanta, _GA.
Dr. Alonzo A. Crim leaves a legacy oflove, hisjamiry: Timothy and Donna
Crim, Susan and Willie McClendon, and Sharan and Lavon Mercer; grandchildren, Brandon, Bryan and Brent McClendon, Dionn and Alexander Mercer, and Lauren, J.Yler and Gabriell Mercer; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, Lelia M. fa"ell and Cleora M. Motley.
The Order of Service
Processional
Hymn ofAssurance and Praise...... ~Mighty Fortress Is Our God"............ #26
Scripture Old Testament - Pastor Robert Sims, Lutheran Lnurch of the Redeemer
New Testament- Pastor Lawrence Miller, Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Prayer. ........................................Pastorfames Davis, Big BethelA.M.E. Church Hymn....................................... ~mazingGrace" .................................. #202 Tributes:
Mr. Thomas Dortch Mrs. Christine Farris Mayor William Campbell
Dr. Johnetta Cole
Selection..........................................................Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Choir Tributes:
Dr. Asa Yancry Dr. Norman Thomas Rev. Barbara I(ing Hon.Maynard]ackson
Obituary (Read Silentry)....................................................... The Lord's Prayer Soloist- Brian Christopher Clay
Selection........................................................Alonzo A.Crim High School Choir Eulogy..................................................................... Ambassador Andrew 10ung Recessional
Interment
Westview Cemetery 1680 West View Drive Atlanta, Georgia