- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Obsequies for 1919-1983, Mr. Luther B. Howell, Sunday, March 20, 1983, 2:00 P.M., Antioch Baptist Church, Butler, Ga., Reverend B.J. Lockhart, Sr., Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1983-03-20
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Butler--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Butler--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Butler---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Butler--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Butler--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Butler--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Taylor County, Butler, 32.55709, -84.23825
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Luther B. Howell. Birth date: August 21, 1919. Death date: March 16, 1983. Funeral date: March 20, 1983. Church: Antioch Baptist Church (Butler, 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_howelllutherb19830320
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_howelllutherb19830320
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
PALLBEARERS
Antioch Deacons
FLOWER BEARERS
Reynolds Floral Club and Friends of the Family
THANKVOO Perhaps you sang a lovely song or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps y ou sent beautiful flowers, if so, we saw them there. Perhaps _you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought ofus that day . Perhaps y ou prepared some tasty food or maybe furnished a car, Perhaps you rendered a service unseen near at hand or afar; Whatever you did to console the heart, We thank you so much -- whatever the part.
The Family
lVe app1'ecia te your trust in us, and sincerely
hope that om sert>ice has been dese1'1Jing of yowr confiden ce.
1/ we hav~ helped to lighten your burden, our aim. has been accomplished.
Final Arrangements Entrusted To CHARLIE HICKS FUNERAL HOME
Reynolds, Georgia Phone: 847-4141
847-4467
SUMMARIUM
Mr. Luther B. Howell, Sr. the son of the late Mr. Colonel Howell, Sr. and Mrs. Olivet Riley Howell was born in Taylor County Ga. on August 21, 1919. He grew up in Taylor County and attended the public schools. At an early age he united himself with the Antioch Baptist Church of Butler and because of his faithful service he was ordained as a Deacon of this great church where he also served faithfully until death. Mr. Howell served his country in World War IJ with honor. He returned home and became a member of the Taylor County Institutional on Farm Training Class where he was an outstanding student. On january 8, 1950 he joi11ed in Holy Matrimony to Miss Everlee Mathews and to this union 8 children were born. Mr. Howell was very active in his county and community affairs and was admired by many. His demise came on Afarch 16, 1983 at the V.A. Hospital of Atlanta, Georgia after a period of illness. Survivors are a devoted wife lvlrs. Everlee Nlathews Howell of Butler, Ga. 6 daughters Miss Earnestine Howell, Miss Rozetze Howell, Miss Evelyn Howell, Miss Mattie Howell all of Rutler, Ga. , Mrs. Ellie Ivey of Roberta, Ga. and Miss Catherine Howell of Atlanta, Ga. 2 sons Mr. johnnie Frank Howell and Mr. Luther B. Howell, Jr. both of Butler, Ga. Mother, Mrs. Olivet Riley Howell of Butler, Ga. 6 sisters, Mrs. Ida Mae Ross, Miss Bessie /-lowe ll, Miss Marie Howell all of Butler, Ga., Mrs. Fannie Montgomery of Thomaston, Ga., Miss Vester Lue Howell of Atlanta, Ca. and Mrs. Florida B. Dragna of Roosevelt, N.Y. 4 brothers, Afr. Robert Lee Howell of Reynolds, Ga., Mr. George Howell of Roosevelt, N.Y., Mr. Eugene Talmadge Howell and Mr. Colonel Howell, Jr. both of Atlanta, Ga. 1 uncle, Mr. Elijah Riley of Atlanta, Ga. 7 lovely grandchildren, Christopher, Lakinski Dee, Cedrie Howell all of Butler, Ga., Edward Ivey of Roberta, Ga., Marcus, Arlo, and Chashawna Wesby all of Atlanta, Ga. 15 Sisters-in-law, 13 Brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Your life is a beautiful memory, your absence a silent grief. Your sleep in God's beautiful garden Of sunshine and perfect peace. You left a beautiful memory, a sorrow too great to be told; But to us who loved and lost you, your memory will never grow
old. The Family
Processional
ORDER OF SERVICE
Devotional. ...................................... Deacons
Scripture .... ........................ .Rev. B.]. Lockhart, Sr.
Remarks .............................. Dea. Hollis Lockhart
Solo. ................................. .Mr. ].C. Blassingame
Acknowledgements--- - -Cards, Letters, Telegrams and other condolences. ............................. Mr. C.A. Hicks, Sr.
Silent Reading of Summarium. ..................... Soft Music
Eulogy. .............................. Rev. B.]. Lockhart, Sr.
Floral Presentation ....... ... .... ................. The Staff
Viewing of Remains
Recessional
Interment . .............................. Antioch Cemetery Butler, Ga.