- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration for the Life of Thomas William James, May 9, 1937, May 7, 2002, Friday, May 10, 2002, 3:00 p.m., Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 147 Jones Street, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, Rev. Ed Rhodes, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2002-05-10
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Cartersville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Cartersville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Cartersville---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Cartersville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Cartersville--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Cartersville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville, 34.16533, -84.80231
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Thomas William James. Birth date: May 9, 1937. Death date: May 7, 2002. Funeral date: May 10, 2002. Church: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Cartersville, 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 430
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_jamesthomaswilliam20020510
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_jamesthomaswilliam20020510
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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After a fulfilling and well-spent life, Mr. Thomas William James closed his eyes
and stepped into eternity early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2002.
homas was born May 9, 1937 to the late Minnie Lee James and Freddie Douglas James, Sr.. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Betty Joyce Barton on September 7, 1980. He joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Dinkins. He rededicated his life to Christ in 200 1.
Thomas retired from Lockheed Martin Company after 35 years of service. He served his community as a faithful member of the Hope House Board of Directors. He was a very strong and loving person, always willing to help.
In this mortal life he leaves many to mourn the full life he led: a loving wife, Betty; two sons, Vincent Keith James of ~1thirt Springs, and Taras William James of Cartersville; four daughters, Lynne A. Jackson (AJ) of Florida, Erica Rice (Tim) of Acworth, Melinda Riley (Reggie) and Tinsley James both of Cartersville; three brothers, Roy Lee Knowles (Mary) of Atlanta, Freddie Douglas James (Charlotte) of Kennesaw, and Ronald Dean James of Cartersville; three sisters, Shirley Ann . Clemmons (Frank) and Lois Jean Kellogg (James) of Acworth and Kathy Brown (Montana) of Cartersville; 11 grandchildren, Erin, LaToya, George III, LaShanta, Bishop, Stephen, Vincent II, Emmanuel, Jayla, Ashley and Amber: 1 great granddaughter, Taylor; 6 aunts, Hattie Mae Knowles and Cara Solomon of Emerson, Ruth Brown and Bessie Pierce of New York, Sara Freeman of Michigan, Leila Sloan of Cartersville and Louise Knowles; seven sisters in-law, Terrie Redding (Ralph), Louise Wells (James) and Marcia Barton of Cartersville, Martha McConnell (James) of Atlanta, Grace Grimes and Gladys Barton of Kingston, and Brenda Barton of Rome; two special friends, Harrison Dean and Donald Strickland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren and many, many cherished and unforgettable friends. Thank you God for sending your son to redeem us and thank you, Jesus for sacrificing your life for us. The reassurance of life after death is the greatest of comforts.
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Processional ....................................................................................................................... Family
Song.:.......................................................................................... .......................................... Chotr
Scriptures: Old Testament New Testament
Prayer Solo .................................................................................................................... Trudy Strickland Remarks ................................................................................................................. Nancy Beasley
Harrison Dean Donald Strickland
Reverend Parker Reverend Beavers Tributes ................................................................................................................ George Rice, III
Obituary ................................................................................................................... Read Silently Solo ............................................................................................................................... Erica Rice Eulogy .................................................................................................................... Dr. Ed Rhodes Recessional Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not
let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Ce{e6ration Service
tQall 1Startrs
George Lee Brown Lewis Jones Donald Jones Doug Curtis
. Bennie Slocum Donald Shaw Larry Griffin
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Betty Ruth Benham Barbara Green Beverly Johnson Hattie Ruth Hill Patricia Buffaloe Marva Wade
1Jn apprtdation
The family of Thomas William James expresses heartfelt appreciation for your prayers, calls, visits, and other expressions ,of love and kindness received during this time of bereavement. We are praying God's richest blessings for each of you.
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Tfiere is a way you can..
"I can ao a{{tliings tlirougli Clirist 'l:Vlio strengtlientli me."
5\fter tlie c{oudS, tlie sunsliine,
5\fter tlie winter, tlie syring,
.7tfter tlie sliower, tlie rainbow, :for {ije is a
cliangea6{e tliing.
5\fter tlie niglit, tlie morning,
1jitding a{{darkness to cease,
5\fter fife's cares andsorrows,
Tlie comfort and
Sweetness of Peace.
Plii{iyyians 4:13
J-fe{en Steiner 'Rice
MACK EPPINGER & SONS FUNERAL SERVICES
210 North Bartow Street Cartersville. Georgia 30120
Phone 770-386-1313
BRIDGETI EPPINGER GREENE, DIRECTOR