- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life For Brother Charlie Jones, Sunrise May 21, 1926, Sunset December 11, 2008, Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 12 O'Clock Noon, Mt. Zion AME Church, Mansfield, Georgia, Rev. Reginald Jacobs, Pastor, Eulogist, Rev. Theodis Bell, Jr., Officiating, Assisted By Others
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2008-12-16
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Mansfield--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Mansfield--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Mansfield---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Mansfield--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Mansfield--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Mansfield--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Newton County, Mansfield, 33.5179, -83.73434
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Charlie Jones. Birth date: May 21, 1926. Death date: December 11, 2008. Funeral date: December 16, 2008. Church: Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church (Mansfield, 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: 437
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_jonescharlie20081216
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_jonescharlie20081216
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Pallbearers
Nephews
Flower Ladies
Nieces
A Celebration of Life
For
Brother Charlie Jones
Sunrise May 21, 1926
Sunset December 11, 2008
Acknowledgement
Perhaps you sent a card, called, or said a prayer, whatever the gesture, the family of Brother Charlie Jones extends thanks to you, for the kindness shown during his illness and subsequent passing. Your thoughtfulness will always be appreciated.
The Family
Final Remains Entrusted to:
Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1163 Reynolds Street P.O. Box 629 Covington, Georgia 30015 Phone (770) 786-6177
This note is to express sympathy and our appreciation for your trust in us. It is our purpose to give thoughtful service, and if in doing so we have helped to lightened your burden, our aim has been accomplished.
We sincerely hope that our services has been deserving of your confidence.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
12 O'Clock Noon Mt. Zion AME Church
Mansfield, Georgia Rev. Reginald Jacobs, Pastor, Eulogist
Rev. Theodis Bell, Jr., Officiating Assisted By Others
Obituary
On May 21, 1926, Charlie was born to the late Ms. Bessie (Sweet) Jones. He was one of six children; one sister, Carlie Belcher and two brothers, Wilson and Henry Jones preceded him in death.
At an early age, he joined Mt. Zion AME Church where he was an active and faithful member until failing_ health prevented his participation. Charlie loved his church and his church family.
On December 26, 1946, he married Alice Mae "AT" Brooks. To this devoted wife, he was married nearly 62 years. Although they had no biological children, they had meaningful involvement and support in the rearing of other children in the family.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife, Mrs. Alice Mae "AT" Jones, two sisters, Ms. Carrie L. Jones and Ms. Marie Jones, one nephew, Mr. Augusta Belcher, three nieces, Ms. Marion Belcher, Ms. Carlene Cost and Ms. Louise Jones, three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Ola Young, Mrs. Inell (John) Adams and Mrs. Lucy Burns, three brothers-in-law; Mr. Arbie Belcher, Mr. Amos Williams and Mr. Lonnie Williams and a host of great nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
In the Morning
My love, we have been blessed to be partners in this life for so long. We have laughed together, wept together and partnered together as husband and wife. I cherish all these years that God gave us together and I will continue to trust him. When it was told to me that physical life was ebbing from _you, my heart began to break. But there is now a particular peace in the midst of my sadness, because I know that your sickness is over. My hope is in God and I am comforted that like he did for you, he will take care of me. I am thankful to God for the beautiful life we had together and by his grace Charlie, I'll see you in the morning!
Your Loving Wife, Alice "AT" Jones
Prelude
Order of Service
Processional Selection......................................................................COmbined Choir
Scriptures: Old Testament....................................................Rev. Willie Norwood New Testament.....................................................Rev. Martha Tuggle Prayer.................................................................Rev. Theodis Bell, Jr.
Solo............................................................................Sister Helen Turk
Words of Comfort.........................................Rev. Benjamin Franklin
The Life of Brother Charlie Jones.......................Great-Great Nieces
Reflections .......................................................(Three Minutes Please)
Solo...............................................................................,.......Ms. Joann Price Eulogy-........................................................~Rev. Reginald Jacobs
Acknowledgement....................................Lester Lackey & Sons Staff
Recessional Interment
Bethel Grove Church Cemetery Mansfield, Georgia
The Family will greet friends at the Mt. Zion AME Church Fellowship Hall for repast following the Committal Service.