Eulogistic Services for Hugh Prince Groce, Monday, May 4, 1992, 4:00 P.M., Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Rev. Lonzy Edwards, Officiating, "Hutchings Services"

ONE FINAL GIFT
Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to thee
Remember now those years gone by... When loving gifts I gave to thee.
Remember now the happy times... The family ties we shared.
Don't leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared.
Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see... A single lasting proof that says I loved...And you loved me.
D. J. Kramer
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Our grief has been made bearable throug.h the many acts of kindness shown by you, our friends. We wish each of you to know that our hearts have been made to feel the warmth of your care and concern through all of your kindnesses shown in every conceivable way during the short illness and sudden death ofour loved one. May God shower you with His many blessings is our daily prayer
Ruth and Family

PALLBEARERS
James Hart, Honorary Deacon Wesley Groce, Son Angelo Groce, Son Morris Bell, Deacon
Marion Dean, Deacon Fred Matthews, Deacon Leroy Powell, Deacon

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HONORARY PALLBEARERS Deacons
C. D. Appling Vesroe Barnes Samuel Rucker Melvin Porter Alphonso Smith . James Smith Anthony Whitehead Cornelius Williams
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MONDAY, MAY 4, 1992 4:00P.M.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH REV. LONzy EDWARDS, OFFICIATING
('1-{utcliings Services"

THERE'S A REASON
For every pain that we must bear, For every burden, every care, There's a reason.
For every grief that bows the head, For every teardrop that is shed, There's a reason. For every hurt, for every plight,
For every lonely pain - racked night, There's a reason.
But if we trust God as we should, It all will work out for our good.
He knows the reason.

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Baptist Church. After moving Macon he joined the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. C. L. Holliman. He was ordained as a deacon by Rev. Lonzy Edwards. He has worked faithfully in many capacities including the Building Committee. He will be missed as he daily oversaw the building of the new church addition.
His memory will forever be cherished by a loving and devoted family which includes a loving wife, Ruth

OBITUARY

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The hour glass with its sands oftime has slowly but

surely spilled its contents and with the passing ofthe

last sand, went the life of our loved one and friend.

Hugh was born in Talladega County, Talledega, AL,

March 15, 1916. His parents were the late Jim and

Savannah Groce. He was reared and received his

education in the schools ofTalledega, AL. On July 2,

1977 he and Ruth Purnell were joined in holy matri-

mony. He was the owner of Groce's Construction Co.

and also employed by Robbin Construction Co., Geor-

gia Power Construction Co. and a member of the

Sunlight Mason's Lodge in Talledega, AL. He re-

ceived a commendation for thirty years ofconsecutive

service from the Operative Plasterer's and Cement

Masons.

Purnell Groce; three sons, Willie Charles Groce, Michigan, Wesley Groce, Indiana, Angelo Groce, Alabama; three daughters, Ella V. Groce, Angela G. Stephens and Mary Groce all of Indiana; three sisters, Laura English ofAlabama, Fannie Burke ofLA, Josephine Braxton ofindiana; five brothers, Roosevelt Groce of Alabama, William Groce of Michigan, J. T. Groce, Sr., Sylvester Groce and Jimmy Groce all of Alabama; several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Mary Lee Radney, whom he resided with while living in Birmingham, Alabama, John Ringo ofFlint, Michlgan and Stephanie A. Gardiner (daughter) and many other relatives.

PROGRAM PROCESSIONAL SELECTION ................................................... Choir SCRIPTURE .......................... Rev. Errol Billingslea
OLD TESTAMENT .............................. Psalm 116 NEW TESTAMENT ...................... 1 Th. 4, 13-18,
Rev. Arthur L. Reynolds PRAYER ....................................... Rev. Ronald Agee SOLO ..... ~ ............................... Deacon Melvin Porter REMARKS ................................ Deacon James Hart OBITUARY ......................................... Read Silently HYMN .................................. "Amazing Grace" - 492 EULOGY ................................. Rev. Lonzy Edwards RECESSIONAL .............. "Jesus Lover Of My Soul"