- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Mr. Lionel Lewis Jr., Saturday, March 6, 2004, 1:00 P.M., West Mitchell Street C.M.E. Church, 560 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314, The Reverend Etha P. Pitts, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2004-03-06
- 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 Lionel Lewis, Jr. Birth date: February 27, 1937. Death date: March 1, 2004. Funeral date: March 6, 2004. Church: West Mitchell Street C.M.E. 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 432
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_lewislioneljr20040306
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lewislioneljr20040306
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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.. .So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we'refar apart,
For every time you think ofme, I'm right here, in your heart.
Today for life on earth is past, But here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last, and since each day's the same way
There's no longingfor the past.
Pallbearers
Amos E. Fulks George Cleave R. L. Smith Harold Wilcox Harold English
DonE. Gl Jethroe Snead Andrae Baskerville Henry Williams
Flower Ladies
Members ofCapitol Star O.E.S. , P.H.A . #148
Honorary Pallbearers and Flower Ladies
Booker T. Washington Class of 1954
Acknowledgements
When it seemed our loss was too great to bear, we looked up and our friends were there with words written and spoken, with faces smiling and hearts opened. You comforted us and shared our grief; God will bless and keep you granting all relief Our gratitude cannot be adequately expressed with mere words, but they are the best that we have to offer saying "Thank You" for lifting clouds and letting the sun shine through.
The Family ofLionel Lewis, Jr.
Saturday, March 6, 2004 l:OOP.M
West Mitchell Street C.M.E. Church
560 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW Atlanta, Georgia 30314
The Reverend Etha P. Pitts, Pastor
Officiating
Obituary
Lionel Lewis Jr. was born February 27, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Mr. Lionel Lewis Sr. and Mrs. Essie Davis Lewis. Lionel attended E.A Ware Elementary and Booker T. Washington High School where he graduated in 1954. After graduating from high school, he entered the United States Air Force at the age of 17, and served 20 years. He retired as a Tech Sergeant in 1974 and has been employed with the United States Postal Service for the past 28 years.
Lionel accepted Christ at an early age, and joined West Mitchell Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. His dedication and service to the Lord was strongly evident as he became a member of the Masonic Order St. James Lodge #4 P.H.A, the Atlanta Consistory #24, Atlanta Commanders of the Rite, Nabbar Temple #128, The Past Potentate Council, The Sam McLurkin Crown Unit, The Creation Team and Capitol Star #148 O.E.S.
In 1970 Lionel married Lorna Cyrilla Honore and to this union two daughters Patricia Nicola, and Pamela Michelle. His daughters were his pride and joy. In 1998, his only grandchild Jordan Symone, was born. She has been a constant ray of sunlight in his life.
Lionel had a zest for life and made sure he lived it to the fullest. He was an avid traveler which led to his establishment of The Atlanta Travelers Social Club. In addition to traveling, this club was very active in the community. Of the many community endeavors, one was the sponsorship of Alonzo Herndon Elementary School, an inner-city Atlanta Public School. Lionel's generosity stemmed further as evidence by the many acts of kindness shown to family, friends and anyone in need. He strongly believed in helping his fellow man.
On Monday afternoon, March 1, 2004 at 1:36 p.m., God called his angel home to rest. He departed this life at Crawford Long Hospital among family and friends. He leaves to mourn his passing: Lorna Lewis, devoted mother of his children: two loving daughters: Patricia and Pamela: one doting granddaughter: Jordan Symone: one dedicated brother: Jesse Morris and a host of dear friends.
''I'm Free''
Don 't grieve for me now I'm free I'm following the path God laidfor me. I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close ofday.
Ifmy parting has left a void,
Then fill it with rememberedjoy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times ofsorrow. I wish you the sunshine oftomorrow. My life 's been full, I've savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch.
- Perhaps my-time seemed-all too-brief -Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts and share with me...
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Order ofService
Processional Final Glance Selection ............ ...... ....................... I'll Fly Away " Prayer ofComfort Solo ......................................Reverend Etha P. Pitts Reading ofthe Holy Scriptures
Old Testament (Psalm 23) New Testament (1Corinthians13:7-10) Song... ................. The A. L. Dopson Chancel Chorale
HOrdered" Reflections (I'wo minutes please)
Jethroe Snead, Childhood Friend/Atlanta Traveler's Soci'
Club/The United States Post Office Booker T. Washington Class of 1954 President
Eric Glover, Worshipful Master St. James Lodge #4 Silent Reading ofthe Obituary
"Precious Lord" (Instrumental)
Solo ... ........................................... Edward Gardner "Stand"
Eulogy.......................................Reverend Etha Pitts Masonic Rites ...................................... St. James #4 Acknowledgments... ...... Sellers Brothers Funeral Staff Recessional.......... "When the Saints Go Marching In"
Interment South- View Cemetary 1990 Jonesboro Road
Atlanta, Georgia
(Ihe Family will receive guests in the West Mitchell C.ME. Fellowship Hall following the burial)