Requiem Eucharist for Edward Dewitt Harris, Jr., Saturday, August 7, 2004, 11:00 A.M., Church of the Incarnation, 2407 Cascade Road, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Together at last...August 4, 2004

REQUIEM EUCHARIST
FOR
Edward Dewitt Harris, Jr.

Edward Dewitt Harris, Sr. and Edward Dewitt Harris, Jr. (circa 1951)

SATURDAY, A UGUST 7, 2004 -11:00 A.M.-
CHURCH OF THE I CAR NATION
2407 Cascade Road, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 303011

In Memoriam
Edward Dewitt Harris, Jr.
December 8, 1946- August 4, 2004

Father Jim Williams, Officiating

Organ Prelude

Hymn ......................................................................................................................................... Page 680 Anthem (all stand) .................................................................................................................... Page 469

Collect ..................................... ........................ ........................................... .... Page 470 Old Testament Reading (all sit) ........................................................................................... Psalm 139

Psalm 23 (Read in Unison)

Dr. Alton Pollard

New Testament Reading ................................................................................. I Corinthians 15:50-58

Dr. Alton Pollard "Ave Maria" ........................................................................................................... Faye Harris-Friday Holy Gospel

The Homily & Remarks ...................................................................................... Father Jim Williams

Father Vincent Powell Harris

The Apostles' Creed

Mayor Shirley Franklin, City ofAtlanta

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord;

Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary,

Suffered under Pontius Pilate,

Was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell,

The third day he rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven,

And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost,

The holy catholic Church,

The communion of saints,

The forgiveness of sins,

The resurrection of the body,

And the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers ............................................................................................................................... Page 480 Announcements
"Balm in Gilead" ..................... ........................ ....................................... ... ............ Faye Harris-Friday The Great Thanksgiving ..................................... ..... ............................................................... Page 333 The Breaking of the Bread ........ ..... ......................................................................................... Page 337 Post Communion Prayer ............................ .... ........................................................................ Page 482 Commendation ......................... ..... ........................ .... ................................ .............. .... .... ........ Page 482 Recessional Hymn .................... ............................................................................................... Page 688

Obituary
Edward Dewitt Harris, Jr., son of the late Mr. Edward Dewitt Harris, Sr. and Mrs. Ernestine C. Harris, was born December 8, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mr. Harris was a product of public and parochial schools in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Saint Augustines College in Raleigh, North Carolina and graduated from Savannah State University in 1971. He diligently served the city of Atlanta through four mayoral administrations as Director of Labor Relations.

An active Episcopalian, his community service through the church included missionary service in South America (Ecuador), building shelters for the homeless and the aged, Director of Acolytes, Vestry officer, and assistant to Fr. Kent Bellmore in hosting Bishop Tutu in the Atlanta area.

He enjoyed affiliations in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. a lifetime member of Eta Lambda Chapter and 100 Black Men of Atlanta. Affectionately known as "Butch" to his family, his classic sense of humor was most noted along with extreme and unending kindness.
He leaves to mourn his passing, mother, Mrs. Ernestine C. Harris of Savannah; sister, Mrs. Dianne Harris Willis (Robert) of Atlanta; niece, Inga S. Willis of Atlanta; fiancee, Lisbeth James of Burlingame, California; aunts, Aileen Harris of Albany, Georgia, and Lulu Harris Robinson of Raleigh, North Carolina; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers Clayton Carter Brooks Pollard Elliott Carter
KoriAnders Randall Adams
Deon Davis

Honorary Pallbearers Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Eta Lambda Chapter Richard "Chubby" Jones
Butch Mitchell Orion Douglass

Entombment
Forest Lawn Cemetery 5755 Mallory Road
College Park, Georgia

Family will receive visitors at The Church of the Incarnation immediately after services.

Jn lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. Department 211, Washington, DC 20055
The family acknowledges all support and kindness with sincere thanks.
Murray Brothers Funeral Home 1199 Utoy Springs Road, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30331

c!Bffass of Ql~ristian ~urial for
c!Bffr~ ]am.es ;mR.enb.ell ~.eors.e
Monday, November 1, 1999 -11:00 A.M.-
~~ Jlaul of t~.e <1lross <1lat~olir: Ql~urr:~
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

Then I heard the Lord asking, "Whom should I send as a messenger to my people? Who will go for us?"

And I said, "Lord, I'll go ! Send me. And He said, 'Tes, go ... "



Isaiah 6:8-9

James Wendell George was born March 21, 1948 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the son of Wilbur and Louise (Yelverton) George and grandson of the late Claude and Claudia (Johnson) George and the late Lokie and Susie (Harris) Yelverton. A year later he became the big brother of his sister Claudia. He began his formal education at John Hope Elementary School where at the age of five, he worked in the school supply store. He began the fourth grade at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic School when it opened. That is when he met and immediately became friends with his lifelong companion and wife, Mary. Jim graduated from St. Paul of the Cross Catholic School in the school's first graduating class and attended Drexel Catholic High School, achieving many academic honors and beginning his community service receiving the highest award given to a Boy Scout by the Catholic Church. James followed a family tradition and became the third generation of Georges' to attend and graduate from Tuskegee Institute. He received a Bachelors degree from Tuskegee Institute in Electrical Engineering in 1971. He later earned a Masters degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University in 1987. .Although James was offered many opportunities to work in other cities, he loved Atlanta and decided to take a position with The Georgia Power Company as an engineer. He worked for the company for almost 30 years. At the time of his death, he was vice president of special projects. Prior i o that, he served as . vice pres~nt ~,f customer service. His responsibilities included providing leader~ ; ,ip and direction to the

organization t at supports all activities of all aspects of customer service , meter readi ng and consumer issues for Georg ia Power. He directly supervised the company 's call center and provided general supervision to 145 bus iness offices across the state. In recogn ition of his outstand ing 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 Ps i 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 serv ice . 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 LeadershipAtlanta '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 Bus iness 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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LITURG1Y OF THE Et.JCHARIST

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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

2flffnzz of QI~ristinn ~urinl

Daddy, You have sh.ared your wisdonL with 1ne and guided m.e through life. You have shielded 1ne fronL the ugliness of the world. Many of your (words of ZL'sdo1n' I did not understand until Wednesday, October 27, 1999. My planned road ahead has now tahen a detour. With the strength, courage and independence y ou have instilled in nze, I will get bach to 1ny planned path. I will continue to mahe yozt proud. Daddy: snzile upon n1e daily and give nze strength. During 1ny life, yo zt ha ve been my confidant, executive, role model, disciplinarian, best friend and now n1y guardian angel. I laue you and zcill miss you dearly .
Always yours, Kim
In the 1nist of teary eyes, I snzile at the thoughts of your caring ways. Dad, all 1ny life you have been the support that 1nade nze tohole. My first fall , you caught nze. ]Vfy first tear, you wiped. .lvfy first born, yo u em braced lil?e a pearlz.cz:th in an oyster. l\Tou, I sit ba ch and LLonder what will I do without you? How Lcill I go on ? I then decided to pray and ash God to give 1ne strength and understandz:ng. Why 1ny Dad ? So young ... so full of life ... so soon. Well, I began to understand that we are all God's children no matter what color, creed, age, or denom,ination. God has pronu:sed us eternal life in a better place, one that we can't ecen in1agine while in hu1nan fonn. I also hnow that you live on in spirit and will always uatch over nLe. You have not died but graduated to eternal bliss; where you zDill li ve fore ver. Kennedi has started ashing questions about z.uhere her Paw-Paw is. She's too young to understand, but she feels your presence within her heart. lV.l.other is being strong and standing tall . She's ready to be the second leg on your relay team, and carry the baton in this race we call life. As you sit on your panel of angels', no need to worry. You pretty much wrote the preface, nozc we will live out the rest of the story.
I love you aluays, 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 love you, Kai
The James Wendell George Scholarship Fund Tuskegee University
Office of Planned Giving I Annual Fund 319 Kresge Center Tuskegee, AL 36088

Jlallh.ear.ers

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

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

~onorar~ Jlallh.ear.ers
Eta Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 100 Black Men of Atlanta

~oros of J\ppr.eciaiion
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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