- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Elder Elijah Lewis, Jr., Sunrise April 21, 1942, Sunset December 24, 2009, Thursday, December 31, 2009, 12 O'Clock Noon, Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church, Rev. Robert L. Ramsey - Officiating, Elder Curtis Veasley - Presiding
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2009-12-31
- Subject:
- African American men--United States--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--United States--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--United States---History--20th century
Funeral service--United States--History--20th century
Mourning customs--United States--History--20th century
African Americans--United States--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Elijah Lewis, Jr. Birth date: April 21, 1942. Death date: December 24, 2009. Funeral date: December 31, 2009. Church: Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church . 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_lewiselijahjr20091231
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lewiselijahjr20091231
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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ACI<NOWLEDGEMENTS
It is with deepest appreciation that we would like to Thank everyone for your many kindness, thoughtfulness and service extended to us during the time of our bereavement. It was your strength on which we were able to lean on, your kind words we could cling to and your prayers helped us endure .
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Services Entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Augusta, Inc.
2945 Old Tobacco Road Hephzibah, Georgia 30815
J-fO:Jvl'E(jOIN(j C'EL'E'B'RJtTION :fOR
ELDER ELIJAH LEWIS, JR.
April 21, 1942 SUNRISE
December 24,2009 SUNSET
Tliursday, December 31, 2009 12 O'C{ock Noon
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Rev. 1Wbert . 'Ramsey 'EUer Curtis Yeasfey
Officiating Presiding
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Elder Elijah Lewis, Jr., one of 10 siblings, was born to the late Elijah, Sr., and Ozeal Lewis, on April 21, 1942, in Columbus, GA. He received his early education in his home town and enlisted in the United States Army, where he retired as SSG Sergeant. He then was employed by EEOC, in Atlanta Georgia, as an investigator and retired in 1995. Elder Lewis associated himself at an early age with the church and remained faithful until death. He did his Theological Studies at Beulah Bible College in Atlanta, GA. He was an Elder at Mt. Sinai Primitive Baptist Church in Columbus, GA. He also served previously as a Deacon at Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church. Elder Lewis believed in staying busy; in church, at home or anywhere needed. He was preceded in death by two brothers; James Lewis and Lloyd Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memory; a devoted wife, Anne Lewis, Five Children; Reginald (Barbara) Moore, Patsy (Stephen) McCullough, Paula Moore, Valerie Johnson and Elijah Lewis, Ill. Seven sisters and brothers; Lillie (Clarence) Morris, Dorchester, MA., Eddie (Mac) Lewis, NC., Sylvester (Kathy) Lewis, Atlanta, GA., Martha (Joseph) Williams, Cusseta, GA., Sandra (Vincent) Miller, Atlanta, GA., Ozeal (Richard) Street, Columbus, GA., and Michael (Michelle) Lewis, Atlanta, GA." One Aunt, Veola (Charles) Jordan , Dorchester, MA., one Uncle, Willie Lewis, Birmingham, AL." 12 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, a devoted Goddaughter, Dr. Shenee' Toombs, Washington, DC., 25 nephews, 17 nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
The LORD Is My Shepherd - Psalm 23
The LoRD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I willfear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days ofmy life: and I will dwell in the house ofthe LORDfor ever.
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Yours forever, Your wife, .Anne
O'R'DT'R Oj ST'RYICT
Processional
Scripture
Old Testament
Elder Franklin Dixon
New Testament - Minister Fannie Bennett
Prayer
SOLO - Rev. Doris Garnett
Gardner Grove Baptist Church
REMARKS
(Three Minutes Please)
As A Friend As A Neighbor As A Family Member
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/OBITUARY
Hymn
Elder Franklin Dixon
Eulogy
Elder Curtis Veasley
Mt. Sinai Primitive Baptist Church
Recessional
Interment Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast at Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church
"I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand up at the last upon the earth: And after my skin hath been thus destroyed, yet from my flesh shall I see God, whom I shall see for myself and mine eyes shall not behold another."