- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life, Mr. Lindy Garrett 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2014, November 20, 1956 - July 31, 2014, New Springfield Baptist Church 2560 Sylvan Road, Atlanta, GA, Pastor RobertF. Broughton, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-08-08
- 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 Lindy Garrett. Birth date: November 20, 1956. Death date: July 31, 2014. Funeral date: August 8, 2014. Church: New Springfield 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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_garrettlindy20140808
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_garrettlindy20140808
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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MR. LINDY GARRETT
11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Pastor Robert F. Broughton, Officiating
Obituary
Mr. Lindy Rogers Garrett was born November 20, 1.956 to the late Eugene and Eula Garrett in Franklin, Georgia. He departed this life, Thursday July 31., 201.4 at Well Star Cobb Hospital. He was a graduated of Heard High School in Franklin, Georgia and later attended Atlanta Area Technical School as a print setter. At an early age he united with Ebenezer Baptist Church in his home town and in his later years he joined New Springfield Baptist Church in East Point where he served faithfully until his health declined. During his fellowship with New Springfield he proudly participated in the Young People Usher Board and the Early Morning Choir.
Lindy worked multiple jobs during his lifetime. For many years he worked at Rayloc where he established several long lasting friendships. In addition to Rayloc, he was proactive in his community; volunteering at Archer High School as a security officer and Nursery Assistant where he mentored many students. Lindy was gifted with his hand; he had a pleasing and charismatic personality and never met a stranger was loved by all who knew him.
Lindy had a deep love for his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He resided in Lithia Springs, Georgia with his wife, Levonia Garrett, who stood by him to the end.
Lindy leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife Levonia (Ruff) Garrett, their children, Anthony Ruff (Shonna) whom he loved dearly and their daughter Linnie Garrett whom he adored. Six siblings Donald Garrett Rogers, Joe Garrett, Sylvia Diane Patterson (Willie), Eloise Dillard, Buford Garrett, and Marcia Garrett.; caring in-laws, Alton (Evelyn) Ruff and the Ruff family. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Final Good-bye
Forgive me now for I must go away, I leave you with good times and sunny days,
I know it's hardfor you to let me go, And hold the pain so deeply that it won't show,
But know that I am in a betterplace,
And I should mournfor you if that's the ca;se.
I know the words they say can't stop the pain. The tears will keep on falling down like rain. You will only see me know while you're asleep.
My memories in here I hope you keep. Though you and I were notpreparedfor this,
Now all there is to do is reminisce. Forgive me know for I must go away, I leave you with good times and sunny days.
The Late Jason Dillard- 5I 17I 99 Son ofEloise Garrett Dillard
Little did we know that evening That God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same, It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side
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We Love and Miss You
Thank You for the Memories!
Order of Service
Prelude
Processional
Selection ................ New Springfield Baptist Church Choir
Scripture Readings Old Testament................................. Rev. Hughley New Testament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. D. Griffin
Prayer .................................... Rev. Milton Broughton
Selection ..................................... Ms. Brenda Harris
Remarks................... 2 minutes/ please .................. . Sunday School Teacher- Jackie Thomas
Young People Usher Board- Martharine Pitts Paulette Dennard Susie Rome
Friend-Robert Pope Family Member -Alton Ruff Sr. Obituary Read Silently
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Spri ngfteld Choir
Acknowledgements Eulogy ........................ ..... Re~RobertF.Broughton
Benediction
Recessional
Interment Crest/awn Memorial Park Immediatelyfollowing the committal please return to the Church Fellowship Hallfor the repast,
Acknowledgements
Pall Bearers
Family & Friends
Flower Bearers
New Springfield Mother Board & Young People Usher Board
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Acknowledgement
The family would like to express it's appreciation for the many acts of kindness and love exhibited during the illness and passing of our beloved (Lindy).
We are blessed to have wonderful family and friends who supported us during this difficult time. We pray that God will richly bless you and keep you in his divine care.
~ The Family ~
Donald Trimble Mortuary 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 371-0772