THE ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Mr. Walter Lamar Mr. Charles Watkins Mr. Morris Brown Mr. Thomas Johnson Mr. Lawrence Card . Mr. Willie Shannon Mr. Willie Brantly Dr. Samuel Jolly HONORARY PALLBEARERS FORT HILL LODGE # 154 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Perhaps you sent comforting messages, .' or came to pay a call; Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so, we saw themall. Perhaps you prepared some tasty dish or maybe furnished a car; Perhaps you rendered a service unseen near at hand or afar. Whatever you did to console the heart by word or deed or touch; Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh, so much. Gratefully~ The Family of Mr. Willie J. Hollins, Sr. We appreciate your trust in us, and sincerely hope that our service has been deserving of your confidence. If we have helped to lighten your burden, our aim has been accomplished. Final Arrangements Entrusted To: HICKS AND SONS MORTUARY, INC. 2233 Anthony Road at Henderson, Dr. Macon, Georgia (912) 788-4300 A VICTORY SERVIGE OF OUR BELOVED Mr. Willie James Hollins, Sr ( 11Big Daddy..) THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1992 4:00P.M. SAINT PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH 989 MORROW AVENUE MACON, GEORGIA THE REVEREND TERENCE RENARD GRAY, PASTOR OFFICIANT PROFILE OF MR. WILLIE JAMES HOLLINS, SR. "Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." Revelation 22:14 REFLECTIONS OF LIFE "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1 "A TIME TO BE BORN." Willie James (Bro.), a native of Bibb County, was born to the late Mr. Hamp Hollins, Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Stafford Hollins, July 31, 1935. "A TIME TO LOVE." He was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Clara Bryant Hollins. He rendered service to his Church and Community. ''A TIME TO BUILD... Willie James attended the public schools of Bibb County. He loved life and was blessed with a very friendly personality. 11LABOR, IT IS A GIFT OF GOD:' He united with St. Paul A.M.E. Church at an early age. He served as a Trustee and affiliated with the following organizations: Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School, member of the Layman's organization and all Choirs. Wherever needed in the Church, he served diligently until his health failed. A11 TIME TO SERVE." He served in the U.S. Air Force for six years. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Mail Handler, and was a member of the Q. W.L. (Quality Work Life) Program, the Fort Hill Lodge #154, and the American Legion Post #159. ~ TIME TO DIE. u His earthly career ended Sunday, August 16, 1992, after an extended illness. "A TIME TO MOURN." He leaves to cherish his memories: A LOVING WIFE: Mrs. Clara B. Hollins DAUGHTER: Ms. Demetria E. Hollins, Macon, Ga. SON: Mr. Willie J. Hollins, Jr., Macon, Ga. BROTHER: Mr. Hamp Hollins, Jr., Tallahassee, Fla. SISTER: Mrs. Doris Hollins Walker, Macon, Ga. TWO SISTERS-IN-LAW: Mrs. Mildred Hollins, Tallahassee, Fla., Mrs. Gloria Bryant, Macon, Ga. ONE BROTHER-IN-LAW: Mr. Eddie W. Bryant, Jr., Macon, Ga. TWO AUNTS: Mrs. Havline Baldwin, and Mrs. Rosa Dennard, Macon, Ga. MANY DEVOTED NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS AND FRIENDS. . July 31, 1935 - August 16, 1992 THINGS DON'T JUST HAPPEN, THEY'RE PLANNED I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS! TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. Things don't just happen, they're planned. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. Things don't just happen, they're planned. To us who love God, To us who have taken our stand. Things don't just happen, they're planned. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the Jove you each have shown, but now ifs time I traveled on alone, for, Things don't just happen, they're planned. THE ORDER OF SERVICE THE REVEREND TERENCE R. GRAY, OFFICIATING THE ORGAN PRELUDE .......... : . . . . . . . Bro. Robert Cummings THE PROCESSIONAL. .... (Soft Music) . . . . . . . The Family & Friends "THE LAST GLIMPSE" THE HYMN OF PRAISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Choir & Congregation #450 "Blessed Assurance" THE PRAYER The Rev. E.S. Mallory THE LITURGY Old Testament. .. Psalm 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . The Rev. Marietta Gilbert New Testament. ..I Corinthians 15: 12-34 ... Min. Walter Lamar, Jr. THE SOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bro. Harold Lamar THE PERIOD OF REFLECTION FROM THE: Trustee Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Cassandra Pitts Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bro. P.R. Perry Clergy ........................... The Rev. Gabriel Hardeman THE PROFILE. ........... (Soft Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . Read Silently THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Gray THE SELECTION .. The Combined Choirs of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church ~ MEDLEY OF SONGS' THE EULOGY ... . ................ [he Rev. Terence Renard Gray THE HYMN OF ASSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . The Choir & Congregation #415"My Faith Looks Up To Thee" . . THE RECESSIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Choir & Congregation #511 "Sing The Wondrous Love of Jesus.. THE INTERMENT Woodlawn Memorial Park, Inc. Macon, Ga. THE REPAST. ... Fellowship Hall ......... Saint Paul A.M.E. Church