- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mr. Robert Johnson, Sunrise February 15, 1921, Sunset March 18, 2007, Friday, March 23, 2007, 12:00 Noon, New Fellowship of Praise Community Baptist Church, 1111 Hightower Road, Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30318, Pastor Stanley Calloway, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2007-03-23
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Robert Johnson. Birth date: February 15, 1921. Death date: March 18, 2007. Funeral date: March 23, 2007. Church: New Fellowship of Praise Community Baptist Church (Atlanta, 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_johnsonrobert20070323
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_johnsonrobert20070323
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Family and Friends
Family and Friends
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say.
Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.
Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, whatever the part.
The Johnson Family
Pollard Funeral Home, Inc.
Serving Atlanta Since 1932 827 Pollard Boulevard, Southwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
404-688-7073
MKO Graphics & Printers. Inc. 404-523-1560
Sunrise February 15, 1921
Sunset March 18, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007 - 12:00 Noon.-
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1111 Hightower Road, Northwest Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Pastor Stanley Calloway Officiating
Mr. Robert Johnson was born February 15, 1921 in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Addis Johnson and Alice Shepherd.
As a young man, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country in World War II. He was employed as a construction worker most of his life. Robert worked at the labor union for Local 138 where he later retired.
Robert was a loving man and always had a smile on his face. He resided in the Oak Hurst Community for over 40 years, where he was loved by his neighbors.
On March 18, 2007, God saw that Robert was getting weary, so He did what He thought was best. He came and stood beside Robert and whispered, "Come and rest, your body is healed."
He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy (Aster) Johnson; one daughter, Diane Johnson; one sister, Mattie Alice Johnson; Mrs. Lillie M. Walker, Ms. Martha Slaughter; three stepdaughters, five grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
"Miss Me, But Let Me Go"
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take
And each must travel alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road home. When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to friends we know, And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
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PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION
SCRIPTURES ............................................... Rufus Leslie The Old Testament The New Testament
PRAYER
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POEM .................................................. Yasmeen Johnson
REMARKS: (Two minutes, please)
OBITUARY (Read Silently)
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EULOGY .................................... Pastor Stanley Calloway
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... Evangelist Mary Davenport
RECESSIONAL
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Kennedy International Memorial Gardens 2500 River Road
Ellenwood, Georgia
A Repast will be held at New Fellowship of Praise Community Baptist Church following the Interment.