J\t:knofnlcbBcmcnt The family of the late Melvin Eason, Jr. expresses our sincere thanks and gratitude for all the kindness and expressions of sympathy and love shown to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless all of you is our prayer. fJi\ .::SnuicE by QJ'l..._-/c..Bionafi us W~orn~ill' s JJfuneral 1lome, ~nc. 1315 Hendrix Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344 404-768-2993-4 MKO Graphics & Printers (404) 523-1560 for ~r. ~cluin ~ason, 3Jr. 1964- 1994 Friday, December 30, 1994 -1:00 P.M . - Jo&ter~ou1e of ~eliberanre QI~QI 350 Hills Avenue, Southwest Atlanta, Georgia Superintendent Murphy Pace, Ill, Pastor Officiating hituart! Mr. Melvin Eason, Jr. was born December 23, 1964 to his loving parents, Melvin and Annie R. Eason. Melvin was a 1982 graduate of Roosevelt High School. He joined Greater Moses Chapel Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Reverend J. M. Mann. Later, he joined Mount Carmel Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Timothy Flemming. After leaving Mount Carmel Baptist Church, he chose to make Powerhouse of Deliverance his church home under the leadership of Pastor Murphy Pace, Ill. Melvin loved music and he loved singing. He played for several choirs. He departed this life December 23, 1994 after a long illness. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving parents, Mrs. Annie R. Eason, and Mr. Melvin Eason, Sr.; two sisters, Ms. Alondra Latrise Eason, and Ms. Veralyn Faye Eason; one godsister, Ms. Mary Andrews; one niece, Ms. Mylondra Tranice Eason (Cupcake); a loving grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Ruth Eason; a loving great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ruth McClendon; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Just as sure as the sun rises each day, And glistens light on the morning dew, Not a second goes by, not one minute, Which we don't think ofyou. Today is a day of remembrances, And many sad regrets, a day we shall always remember, When the world seems to forget. If this had been a more perfect world, Then surely you'd be here still, And our hearts wouldn't feel such emptiness, Which can never ever be filled. rhcr of ~cruicc Bishop C. E. White, Officiating PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SELECTION ..... . ..... . . . .............. . The Mass Choir SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament The Reverend R. M. Slaughter The New Testament The Reverend Daniel Wright PRAYER .. . ............ . . The Reverend Albert Lyndsey CONGREGATIONAL SONG ........ (( There Are Battles " Elder Sam Holmes and Choir REMARKS: (Three Minutes) Mrs. Connie Slaughter Mrs. Betsy King Elder Sam Holmes TRIBUTE ..... . ............... . ...... ((The Heavenly Airs" The Reverend Otis Byrd The Reverend Durwin Paul OBITUARY (Read Silently) SOLO . .......... . ........... Brother Stanley Alexander SELECTION ... . .. . ...................... The Mass Choir EULOGY .............. Superintendent Murphy Pace, Ill ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RECESSIONAL POSTLUDE ~ntcrmcnt South-View Cemetery 1990 Jonesboro Road, Southeast Atlanta, Georgia Dinner will be served at the church immediately following the Interment.