- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Service for Deacon Joseph Hill, Sr., Saturday, January 7, 2006, 11:00 a.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 469 Mt. Olive Road, Stockbridge, Georgia, Rev. James C. Vaughn, Jr., pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2006-01-07
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Stockbridge--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Stockbridge--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Stockbridge---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Stockbridge--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Stockbridge--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Stockbridge--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Henry County, Stockbridge, 33.54428, -84.23381
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Joseph Hill, Sr. Birth date: October 4, 1926. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: January 7, 2006. Church: Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Stockbridge, 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_hilljosephsr20060107
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_hilljosephsr20060107
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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Deaconess Ministry
Palf6earers
Deacons Ministry
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The family of the late Deacon Joseph Hill, Sr. wishes to thank each of you for your prayers, phone calls, and every act of love shown during our time of bereavement. May God forever keep you in his care.
The Family
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Deacon Jo~eyli Hi(, $r~
Saturday, January 7, 2006 11:00a.m.
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469 Mt. Olive Road Stockbridge, Georgia
Rev. James C. Vaughn, Jr., pastor
0liituary
Deacon Joseph Hill, Sr. was born to the late john Hill and Annie Henrietta Smith Hill on October 4, 1926 in Henry County, Georgia. Joseph received his early education in the Henry County School System and was baptized at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia.
Joseph served in the United States Navy during World War II and receiv~d an honorable discharge purple heart. He marred Mary Helen LaMarr in June 1949 and to this union two children were born: Joseph Hill, Jr. and Chada Teuila Hill.
Joseph began his career at L&K Restaurants as a grill operator. His dedication and hard work resulted in his being promoted and reached the position of Vice President of Operations. While working, he attended night school and received a degree in criminal justice. Joseph retired from L&K and began working for the Mansfield Ohio (Richland County) Prosecutors Office. He was an active member of the NAACP and held the office of President for the Richland County Branch. During his time with the Richland County Prosecutors Office, Joseph received several recognitions and awards for his outstanding work. He was a member of the National Democratic Party and a board member of the Jimmy Carter Foundation. While living in Richland County, he was an active and dedicated member of the Providence Baptist Church. After retiring, he migrated back to his roots and again became an active member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Alfonso, Hubert,
Marvin, Sr., John H. and sister, Nellie Ruth Berry. He is survived by his son, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hill, Jr. (Andrea), daughter, Ms. Chada T. Hill; brother, Mr. & Mrs. Willie Glenn Hill (Frankie); sister, Mrs. Vera Watson; sister-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Hill; grandchildren, Mary Hill
Brinker, Nicole Hill, Miguel (Mickey) Hill, Sr., Alyssha Hill, Mary Ellen Hill and Aleisha Morris; great grandchildren, Christopher Joseph Brinker, Cailyn Hill, Miguel Hill, Jr., Noah Hill, Maya Morris; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Processional and Family Viewing Hymn....................................................."Pass Me Not" Scripture Old Testament. ...... ........Rev. Russell Stephens
Pastor, !conium Baptist Church New Testament.................Rev. Howard Price
Pastor, Smyrna Word of Life Baptist Church Prayer of Co~ort...................... .. ......................... M~ster Solo......"His Eyes Are on the Sparrow" ........Ms. Linda Berry Price Eulogy............ .. ....................... Rev. James C. Vaughn, Jr. Acknowledgement.......... . ..... .....Mrs. Hazel Hill-Crawford Recessional Postlude
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church Stockbridge, Georgia