- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Samuel Epps, Jr., Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 1:00 pm, Powell Missionary Baptist Church, Talbotton, Georgia, KA Samuels, Pastor, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2012-05-01
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Talbotton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Talbotton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Talbotton---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Talbotton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Talbotton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Talbotton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Talbot County, Talbotton, 32.67764, -84.53937
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Samuel Epps, Jr. Birth date: June 30, 1952. Death date: April 26, 2012. Funeral date: May 1, 2012. Church: Powell Missionary Baptist Church (Talbotton, 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: 320
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_eppssamueljr20120501
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_eppssamueljr20120501
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Willie G .Epps Freddie P. Epps Elijah T. Epps Gregory Cheney Michael Epps
Pallbearers
Sherman Cheney Morresse Horton
Eric Horton Gerry Marshall Sterlin Robertson
Flower Bearers Relatives and Friends
Acknowledgements
The family acknowledges with sincere gratitude, all of the kindness shown to them during the passing of Samuel Epps, Jr. Because we are never quite prepared to face life's darkest hours alone, we gratefully appreciate all expressions which have been shown to the family. It is because of you that the burdens seem
lighter, and the cross seems more like a crown.
Final Care Arrangements Entrusted To:
Leonard 's Funeral Home
735 Old Wire Rd. Talbotton, Georgia Phone Day or Nieht (706) 665-3294 or Fax. (706) 665-8083 " Caring For the Needs of Our Community Since 1965 "
Clara &. Linda Leonard - L.F.D.
A Celebration of Life For
Samuel Epps, Jr.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 1:00 pm
Powell Missionary Baptist Church Talbotton, Georgia K4 Samuels, Pastor Officiating
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Samuel Epps, Jr. was born June 30, 1952 to Samuel and Elizabeth Epps in Talbot County, Georgia. His voice was silenced, as he entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.
He accepted Christ at an early age, and united with the Powell Missionary Baptist Church, in Talbotton, GA.
In 1970, Samuel graduated from Ruth Carter High School, Talbotton Georgia, and shortly thereafter, he moved to Atlanta, GA to work and live until his untimely death.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ezzard Charles and sister-in-law, Shelia Beech Epps.
His memory will forever be cherished by his wife and children, Warkenia Epps, Tonika (Kinte) Kemp and Norvorris Epps, and grandchildren, Taylor, Drea, and Janyla, all of Atlanta, GA; his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Epps, Talbotton, aunts and uncles, Margie Horton, Lovie Cook, Lizzie Carter, Navie Epps, all of Talbotton, GA; Virginia (Walter) Marshall, Wilbert Marshall, Ellerslie, GA, Jennie Lou Epps, Atlanta, GA, and Willie M. Epps, Chicago, IL; brothers, Calvin (Cynthia) Epps, Talbotton , Alfred Epps, Orlando (Avetta) Epps, Bonanza Epps, Douglasville, Benjamin (Mia) Epps, Powder Springs; nieces and nephews, Jarrett, Bria, Cedric, Justen, Cavana, Brandon, Morgan, Charles, Maurice, Lakita, Khaleil, Marcell, D' Asia and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die;
OXDEX OT SEXVICE
PROCESSIONAL AND VIEWING SELECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir SCRIPTURE ......... .. ....... . ~ ........ Rev. Jeffer Howard PRAYER .... . .............. ... ........ Dea. Calvin Willis SONG ...............................Bro Charles Sinkfield REFLECTIONS ....................... Rev. Kenneth Parker
Sis Joyce Smith
EULOGY .............................. Rev. K A Samuels RECESSIONAL INTERMENT........................... Powell's Cemetery REPAST.......................... Powell's Fellowship Hall