- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- [Funeral program for Joseph Gwynn]
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012
- Subject:
- African American men--North Carolina--Yanceyville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--North Carolina--Yanceyville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--North Carolina--Yanceyville---History--20th century
Funeral service--North Carolina--Yanceyville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--North Carolina--Yanceyville--History--20th century
African Americans--North Carolina--Yanceyville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, North Carolina, Caswell County, Yanceyville, 36.40403, -79.33613
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Joseph Gwynn. Birth date: July 28, 1943. Death date: April 23, 2012. Funeral date: (not recorded). Church: Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery (Yanceyville, Nc.). 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_gwynnjoseph
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_gwynnjoseph
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Reflection of Life
In my Father's house are many mansions: !fit were not so, I would Have Told you. I go to prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto
myself, that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:2-4
After several years of declining health, Mr. Joseph Gwynn came to his eternal rest Monday, April23 , 2012, in the peaceful surroundings of his home. Joseph was a devoted family man who centered his life and joy amongst his family and friends.
He was the youngest son of the late James Albert and Alice Jones Gwynn. He was born July 28, 1 43 in Caswell County, NC. Josep_h was a graduate of Caswell County High School, and was a member of Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Trustee Board.
Prior to his retirement he was employed with Burlington Industries
Williamsburg Plant.
.,
Joseph was married to the late Frances Bushnell Gwynn for 34 years. To this union, three children were born.
Joseph was also preceded in death by five sisters, Addie Falden, Annie Cannon, Drew Mims, Fadonia Watlington and Fannie Whittle; three brothers, George Gwynn, John Gwynn and Hurley Gwynn.
Joseph is survived by one son, Mr. Diron Gwynn (Stephanie) of Yanceyville, NC; two daughters, Mrs. Adrienne Calhoun (Wendell ) of High Point, NC, and Ms. Jessica Gwynn of Yanceyville, NC; one brother, Otis Gwynn ( Autrey ) of Pelham, NC; four sisters, Ms. Naomi Smith of Santa Maria, CA, Ms. Evelyn Brown ofRuffin, NC, Ms. Jenny Jackson of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Ruby Bradley (Richard) of Bowie Md; four grandchildren: Kayla Gwynn, Kyle Gwynn, Donovan Calhoun and Yolanda Calhoun; two aunts: Ms. Hallie Willis of Hampton , Va. and Ms. Madie Jones of the Brian Center, Yanceyville, NC ; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; a host of nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Processional-----------------------------------Clergy & Fami Iy SeIection----------------------------------------- Combine Choir Scripture Reading:
Old Testament--------------------Pastor Barry Darnell ( Psalms 46) (Life Community Church)
New Testament-----------------Minister Lorene Long
( II Corint.h...ian" s 5: 6-8 )
Prayer of Consolation--------------Minister Alexander Graves Solo------------------------------------------Deacon Ross Gwynn
Acknowledgements & Resolution---------------Church Clerk
Presentation of Memorial Bible----------Deacon Robert Wi ley
r
Family Expressions----------------~------Bro. Wendell Calhoun
Selection-----------------------~-------- ----------- Combine Cho ir Words of Com fort----------------------~Pastor Everett Dickerson Funeral Directors in Charge--------------Fulton Funeral Service Recessional
Serv ice of committal & Interment Blackwe ll Mi ss ionary Baptist Church Cemetery