- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life, Mr. Oliver Jones Henderson, July 24, 1946 - September 12, 2016, Monday, September 19, 2016, 10:00 A.M., Grace United Methodist Church, 3145 Washington Street, Covington, Georgia 30014, Reverend George P. Lanier, Senior Pastor, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-09-19
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Covington---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Covington--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Newton County, Covington, 33.59678, -83.86018
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Oliver Jones Henderson. Birth date: July 24, 1946. Death date: September 12, 2016. Funeral date: September 19, 2016. Church: Grace United Methodist Church (Covington, Ga.). 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_hendersonoliverjones20160919
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_hendersonoliverjones20160919
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Flower Bearers R. L. Cousins Class of 1964
Pall Bearers Firefighters Honorary Pall Bearers R. L. Cousins Class of 1964 Dekalb County Firefighters
He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered, "Peace be thine".
It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone.. For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
A Celebration Of Life
In Appreciation
The Family of Mr. Oliver Jones Henderson acknowledges with deep and sincere appreciation the many comforting expressions of sympathy shown to us during our hour of bereavement. We thank you for your calls, cards, visits, food, the beautiful flowers and all other acts of kindness. In the days ahead, we will draw from your love, strength and prayers. May God's richest blessings be with you always.
129 W Washing/on Soee/ Monroe. Georgia. 30655
(770) 267-26-12
3106 Wesl Slree/ Covinglon. Georgia, 30014
(770) 786-29-1-1
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July 24, 1946- September 12, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016 10:00 A.M.
Grace United Methodist Church
3145 Washington Street Covington, Georgia, 30014 Reverend George P. Lanier, Senior Pastor, Eulogist
Mr. Oliver Jones Henderson was born in Covington, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Spencer (Salema Jones) Henderson on July 24, 1946. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Henderson Wright and three brothers, Robert F. Henderson, Broxton L. Henderson and Darrell Henderson.
He graduated from R. L. Cousins High School in 1964. After graduation he joined the United States Navy, where he served 4 years of active duty and 34 years in the Navy Reserve with two tours in Vietnam. He retired from the United States Navy in 2007 with 38 years of service. He retired from the DeKaib County Fire Department in 2000 with 20 years of service. He was later employed by Spelman College for 10 years until his health began to fail in 2012.
OJ, as he was affectionately known, was baptized at Grace United Methodist Church at an early age. In his spare time, he enjoyed socializing at Dunkin Donuts and Waffle King. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed traveling, watching the world news, reading the USA Today and AJC newspapers. For his love of cooking, he was known as the "Pit Master". He had a pleasing personality and a great sense of humor. He also found great love and joy being with his grandkids.
Mr. Oliver Jones Henderson departed this earthly life on September 12, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving and devoted wife: Mrs. Mary Hawkins Henderson; Daughters: Mr. & Mrs. Michael (Sharon) Robinson, Ms. Tanisha Hawkins and Ms. Trayca Ores; Son: Mr. Oliver Jerrell Henderson; Granddaughters: Kendyle, Kiara and Jayla; Grandsons: Bontae, Jontrell and Reginald; Brother: Mr. & Mrs. David (Edith) Wise; Mother-in-law: Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins; Aunts: Ms. Gladys Brown, Ms. Willie Cody and Mrs. Ella Ruth Jones; Sisters-in-law: Mrs. Rosetta Henderson, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny (Barbara) Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney (Denise) Cammon; Brothers-in-law: Mr. Jerry Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Nicole) Hawkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Prelude
Musicians
Processional
Hymn
Blessed Assurance #369
Scripture Reading Old Testament New Testament
Reverend Avis Williams
Prayer of Comfort
Reverend H.K. Benton
Hymn
What a Friend We Have in Jesus #526
Reflections (Two Minutes, Please) Mr. Terry Boswell, Dekalb County Fire Station 20 Mr. Isaac Henderson, R.L. Cousins Class of 1964 Family Member/ Friend
Lighting the Candle of Remembrance
Hymn
Precious Lord #474
Eulogy
Pastor George P. Lanier
Acknowledgment
Young-Levett Staff
Recessional
Postlude
Let the Church Say Amen
Repast immediately following in the Church Fellowship Hall
Interment Georgia National Cemetery 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road
Canton, GA 30114