' Homegoing Celebration Celebrating The Life Of Rev. William McMilton George, Jr. Sunrise March 27, 1944 Sunset January 22, 2007 A Life of Hope, Joy and Encouragement Saturday January 27, 2007 1:00 p.m. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Mansfield, Georgia Rev. Benjamin Franklin, Jr., Pastor Rev. C. 0. Adams, Eulogist Assisted by Others Obituary One's life is like an open book. It carries many chapters for us to live by, for Rev. William McMilton George, Jr., the title of his book could very well have been "Do you know the man". Rev. William McMilton George, Jr., was born on March 27, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. William M. George, Sr. and the late dedicated mother Mrs. Christine Dennis. At an early age, he gave his life to christ and became an active member of Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Turner High School in Atlanta, Ga. At the age of seventeen, he received a calling to preach. After graduating from high school, he began his ministry in the Atlanta North Georgia Conference. He continued his education at lTC seminary. In 1987, Rev. George was joined in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Bessie Tuggle. Rev. George pastored various churches in the Atlanta North Georgia Conference for thirty six years. After retiring from pastoring, he continued his ministry, working and lifting up the name of Jesus at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Mansfield, Ga. Rev. George loved fishing and watching different sports and most of all he loved GOD. Some of his favorite songs were; "Do you know the man" "I'm on the Battlefield" "Yes, God is real", favorite scripture, Psalms 121. Cherishing Rev. William George's memories, a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Bessie Tuggle George, Mansfield, Georgia, three brothers, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur (Lisa) George, Mr. Billy George, Mr. Kendall George, all of Atlanta, Georgia, three sisters, Ms. Gloria George, Mr. & Mrs. James (Claudia) Smith, Ms. Deborah George, Flint, Michigan, six devoted brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law, two God mothers, Mrs. Lonnie Mae Durden, Covington, Georgia Ms. Daisy Kate Dewberry, Atlanta, Georgia, God daughter, Carmyia Cooks, Atlanta, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and other relatives and friends. Order Of Service Presiding..............................................................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Earle Ifill Presiding Elder of the Atlanta East District of the North Georgia Conference Prelude................................................................................................................................................................................. Processional ........................................................................................................................................................................ . Opening Hymn.........................................................................................................................'' I'm On The Battlefield'' Prayer...............................................................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Walter Lott Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church, Mansfield, Georgia Scriptures: Old Testament............................................................................................................................Rev. Claude Ray James Pastor of Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia The Gospel................................................................................................................................Rev. Hayward White, Jr. Pastor of Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia The Epistle..........................................................................................................................Rev. Benjamin Franklin, Jr. Pastor ofMt. Zion A.M. E. Church, Mansfield, Georgia Selection...................................................................................................Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Combined Choirs Words of Inspiration.......................................................................................................................Rev. James McCray Rev. Danny Woods, Sr. Rev. Ahmed Martin Remarks...................................................Open .........................................................................Three Minutes (Please) Resolution ............................................................................................................................................................................ . Family Tribute.................................................................................................................................................................... Instrumental Solo............................................................................................................................Mr. Marcus Printup Obituary........................................................................................................................................................Read Silently Selection..........................................................................................................................Mt. Zion A.M. E. Male Chorus Eulogy...................................................................................................................................................Rev. C. 0. Adams Pastor of Christ Community A. M . E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia Acknowledgement................................................................................................................Lester Lackey & Sons Staff Recessional.......................................................................................................................................................................... Interment................................................................................................... Poplar Hill Cemetery, Mansfield, Georgia There will be a repast at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the Committal Service. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he , put his arms around you and whispered "Come To Me" , With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. Psalms: 121 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Casket Bearers Friends Flower Bearers Friends Acknowledgements True friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. False friends are like autumn leaves found everywhere. Thank You for exemplifying true friendship during the illness and death of "Rev. George". The family _ wishes to express sincere thanks for the cards, food, visits, emotional support and prayers are greatly appreciated. Please continue to lift us up In prayer before the Lord. May God continue to bless you and your " families. The family Final Remains Entrusted to: Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1163 Reynolds Street P.O. Box 629 Covington, Georgia 30015 Phone (770) 786-61 77 This note is to express sympathy and our appreciation for your trust in us. It is our purpose to give thoughtful service, and if in doing so we have helped to lightened your burden, our aim has been accomplished. We sincerely hope that our services has been deserving of your confidence. Thank You for Calling On Us.