Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. James Wendell George, Monday, November 1, 1999, 11:00am, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 551 Harwell Road, Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia, The Very Reverend Melvin A. Shorter, CP, Pastor, The Reverend Edward B. Branch, D. Min., Celebrant, The Reverend Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon

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The Very Reverend Melvin A. Shorter, CP, Pastor The Reverend Edward B. Branch, D. Min., Celebrant
The Reverend Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon

Daddy,

You have shared your wisdo1n with 1ne and guided 1ne through life. You have shielded me

from the ugliness of the world. Many of your 'words of wisdo1n' I did not understand until Wednesday, October 27, 1999. My planned road ahead has now tal?-en a detour. With the
strength, courage and independence you have instilled in 1ne, I will get back to rny planned
path. I will continue to make you proud. Daddy, s1nile upon 1ne daily and give me strength. During my life, you have been 1ny confidant, executive, role 1nodel, disciplinarian, best friend

and now 1ny guardian angel. I love you and will 1niss you dearly.



Always yours,

Ki1n

In the mist of teary eyes, I s1nile at the thoughts ofyour caring ways. Dad, all my life you have been the support that 1nade me whole. My first fall, you caught 1ne. My first tear, you wiped. My first born, you e1nbraced like a pearl within an oyster. Now, I sit back and wonder what will I do without you? How will I go on? I then decided to pray and ask God to give 1ne strength and understanding. Why my Dad? So young... so full of life ... so soon. Well, I began to understand that we are all God's children no 1natter what color, creed, age, or denontination. God has promised us eternal life in a better place, one that we can't even i1nagine while in human form. I also know that you live on in spirit and will always watch over 1ne. You have not died but graduated to eternal bliss; where you will live forever. Kennedi has started asking question/s about where her Paw-Paw is. She's too young to understand, but she feels your presence within her heart. Mother is being strong and standing tall. She's ready to be the second leg on your relay tea1n, and carry the baton in this race we call life. As you sit on your panel of angels', no need to worry. You pretty 1nuch wrote the preface, now we will live out the rest of the story.
I love you always,
Kiesha

Daddy, Now that you are gone my world has changed. I have graduated from the role of baby girl
to an adult in just a few hours. You have been my lighthouse and anchor. Through all my mistakes and 'different' choices, you found a positive point in everything I did. You never turned your back on me and kept your arms around me. I know that you are gone now, but I can close my eyes and see you.
I will always lo ve you, . Kai
The James Wendell George Scholarship Fund Tuskegee University
Office of Planned Giving I Annual Fund 319 Kresge Center Tuskegee, AL 36088

organization that supports all activities of all aspects of customer service, meter reading and consumer issues for Georgia Power. He directly supervised the company's call center and provided general supervision to 145 business offices across the state. In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Georgia Power Company named its West End office for him . That was the first time in the company's history it named a local office in honor of an employee.
In the early seventies, James heard the call for community service. He became a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity through the Eta Omega Chapter. He began to serve with Big Brother, Big Sister; Butler Street Y's Men and the Boy Scouts of America . James leaves a legacy of service. In May, 1999 he became president of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta. He served the community all of his adult life in various roles. He was a board member of Leadership.Atlanta's Executive Committee ,the Black Women's Coalition, the Georgia Power Political Action Committee, the Metro Atlanta O.I.C., Inc. and the Atlanta Children's Shelter. He was also a member of the Atlanta Business League , The N.A.A.C.P., the Atlanta Urban League, a Crimson member of the Atlanta-Tuskegee Alumni Club, as well as, a member of Georgia State University's Alumni Board.
James' love of family , service to community, and dedication to work, was grounded in his love of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a life member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church. When he received the Sacrament of Confirmation in 1961 at the age of thirteen, he knew God's plan was to send him to serve others. That sacrament gave him the power to serve, which continued until his death on October 27, 1999.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Steverson George, three daughters, Kimberly George-Reid (Gerald), Keisha George-Huff, and Kai George; parents, Wilbur and Louise George; one sister, Claudia George Washington (Larry); two granddaughters, Kennedi Huff and Kaylan Powell; one grandson, Kelton James Reid; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
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PRELUDE

INTRODUCTORY RITE:
Greeting and sprinkling of body in the rear of the church Procession Hymn ........................ "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"......................... Hymn #242
Mrs. Michelle Williams, Cantor

Placing of Pall and Christian Symbol

Lamont Houston

Aaron Henderson

Robert Grantley

Ronald Woods

Opening Prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

First Reading ............................ Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9 ....................... Mrs. Carol Corbin Walker

Responsorial Psalm (spoken) ............................................................... Mr. Lawrence Bailey

Response: "Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil for you are with me."

Second Reading .......................... Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7..................... Mr. Richard Byrd

Gospel Acclamation (Follow Cantor)



Gospel ............................. John 14:1-6.................................. Reverend Mr. Hilliard Lee, Jr.

Homily ................................................................................................ Reverend Mr. Lee, Jr.

Reflections

General Intercessions

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LITU~GY OF THE ~i.JCHARIST

Preparation of the Table ......................................................................... "On Holy Ground" Presentation of Gifts .................................................................................... Ms. Kai George

Ms. Stephanie Atkins Communion Rite ............................ "In This Very Room" ........................... Mr. Ted Jones

Prayer after Communion

Tributes Georgia Power ................................... ;.............................................. Mr. Gene Hodges Omega Psi Phi Fraternity ............................................... Mr. Samuel Wilson (Chucky) Tuskegee Alumni Association ............................................................ Mrs. Lillie Lanier 100 Black Men .............................................................................. Mr. Bernard Porche Solo ...................................................................:...................................... "My Tribute"

FINAL COMMENDATION Invitation to Prayer Song of Farewell .............. "My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me" ............... Hymn #231 Prayer of Commendation

PROCESSION TO PLACE OF COMMITTAL 'This Little Light of Mine"' ............................................................................. Hymn #190

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Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2275 Simpson Road, Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia

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William Brooks Leonard Chambliss Willie Clemons James Davis Hardy Dorsey Robert Grantley

Aaron Henderson Lamont Houston Charles Kelley Herman Reese Ira Turner Ronald Woods

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Eta Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 100 Black Men of Atlanta

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The George Family wants everyone to know how deeply we feel the outpouring of love and compassion we have been shown. It is our great desire to let you know how much we appreciate your acts of kindness. Out of our grief will come a greater faith in Jesus because of the grace that everyone has shown us . Thank you very much.

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