- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Services of Melvin Garder Elder, September 10, 1953 - June 19, 2016
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-06-25
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Melvin Garder Elder. Birth date: September 10, 1953. Death date: June 19, 2016. Funeral date: June 25, 2016. Church: The Chapel of Donald Trimple Mortuary (Decatur, 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_eldermelvingarder20160625
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_eldermelvingarder20160625
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
NOT READY TO LET YOU GO
Daddy, I wish that I could tellyou I'm not ready to letyou go. Butyou've already departed, And my heart isfeeling so low. I miss that little twinkle That used to light upyour eyes.
And I miss the sound ofyour voice,
Your laughter andyour sighs.
But most ofall I miss
The w~you made mefeel, Like nothing could ever harm me because
Your love was so strong and real. There are others here who missyou, And they've gathered here tod~. Your lift touched so many people, Who becameyourfriends along the w~. They wantyou to know they loveyou, too. And they're filled with sadness andgrief. No one real!J wants to s~ goodi?Je, So we'lljust wishyou eternalpeace.
Love, India
East Lawn Cemetery 825 Winterville Road Athens, Georgia 30605
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During a time like this, we realize how much our family and friends mean to us. Your prayers and friendship have sustained us in our time of sorrow. Thank you for your
support, cards, flowers and well wishes. Our family will forever hold dear your expressions of love and sympathy. THE FAMILY
Services Entrusted To: Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc.
404.371.0772 Programs by Darryl Allen's Plus 404.755.0965
'To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. " Ecclesiastes 3:1
Melvin Garner Elder of Decatur, Georgia passed away on June 19, 2016 at the age of62.
Melvin was born in Annapolis, Maryland on September 10, 1953, to the late Mable Veronica Larkins Elder and the late James William Elder. Melvin graduated from the former Southwest High School in Adanta and was a 1987 graduate of Georgia State University where he earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Marketing. He was currendy employed as a Senior Electronics Technician with Honeywell.
Melvin served his country in the United States Airforce from 1971 to 1979 and joined the Reserves after completing active duty. In 1977, while stationed at the Columbus Air Force Base (Mississippi), Melvin met and married Cassandra Gladney Elder and one daughter was born from this union. Melvin and Cassandra remained married until his death.
Melvin enjoyed playing his bass guitar and was an avid listener of music; especially the blues. He loved football, collecting vinyl records and musical instruments. His other interests included manicuring his lawn and perfecting his Maryland crab and seafood recipes.
Melvin leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife of 39 years, Cassandra of Decatur, Georgia; one daughter, India of Conyers, Georgia; one brother, Aimuel Ooyce) of New Casde, Delaware; one sister, Melanie of Decatur, Georgia; two nephews, David and Jonathan of New Casde, Delaware; one aunt, Mrs. Ella Crawford of College Park, Georgia; one uncle, John Larkins of Glen Burnie, Maryland; one brother-in-law, Lenwood (fsege) Gladney, Jr. of Eupora, Mississippi, nephews, Averill and Destin of Eupora, Mississippi, parents-in-law, Lenwood Gladney, Sr. and Mae Nell Gladney of Eupora, Mississippi; and a host of cousins and friends.
Prelude
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Saturday, June 25,2016 12:30 P.M.
The Chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary 1872 Second Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30032 Reverend Robert Welch, Officiating
Processional
Selection
Toni Butts
Scripture Readings Old and New Testament
David Elder
Prayer
Reverend Robert Welch
Selection
Toni Butts
Remarks
Michael Elder
Obituary (Read Silendy)
Eulogy
Reverend Robert Welch
Acknowledgements
Akida Minor
Recessional
Posdude
