- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Darius LaRoy Ligon, Sunrise April 25, 1963, Sunset July 29, 2014, Saturday, September 6, 2014, 11:00 A.M., Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, Reverend Byron E. Thomas, Senior Pastor, Reverend Belinda McCastle, Associate Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-09-06
- 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 Darius LaRoy Ligon. Birth date: April 25, 1963. Death date: July 29, 2014. Funeral date: September 6, 2014. Church: Ben Hill United Methodist 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_ligondariuslaroy20140906
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_ligondariuslaroy20140906
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
A Final Thank You from Darius to his Mother
Subject: A Special Thank You
Hel1o mama,
I know that I may not be the best son, and I defmitely am not one of the best people in the world; however, I rea11y try harder than it may seem to appear.
I just wanted to take this time and opportunity to say that I am really glad that you are my mother. You have done so much for me throughout the years, and you have always been there for me even when I may not have deserved it. I just want you to know that I rea11y appreciate a11 that you do for me.
I also want you to know that I love you very much, even though I do not say it enough, and I am not sure if I will ever be able to express the love I feel for you in words.
You are the best. I love you!
Love
Darius Peace and Blessings
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
for
Thank you to all our friends, church family, and loved ones who have called, visited, listened, and provided support during our time of bereavement. This also includes Darius'
friends in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. areas.
Jewels and Partners Sunday School Department
(Young at Heart) Keith Wilson and the Majestic Choir
The Sanctuary Choir
The Ligon/Hurd Family
Funeral Arrangements Hope Funeral Services
(404) 366-1111 (770) 461-9222
Sunrise April 25, 1963
Sunset July 29, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014 11:00 A.M.
BEN HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2099 FAIRBURN ROAD, SW, ATLANTA, GA 30331
REVEREND BYRON E. THOMAS, SENIOR PASTOR
REVEREND BELINDA MCCASTLE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR OFFICIATING
Q;)fJffia6 ~) fi?/:z([5J(r:? ~ was born to Ralph and Malentree (Melody) Hurd
Ligon in Wichita, KS on April25, 1963. His family moved to Atlanta, GAin 1970. Darius attended Northside High School in Atlanta and was a member of the Governor's Honors Program. He was also in the marching band while at Northside High School. He attended the University of Georgia, and received dual degrees in German and Psychology. He was a member of the Red Coat Marching Band while attending the University of Georgia. Subsequently, he attended Georgia State University where he received a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.
After receiving his Masters Degree, Darius taught school in several locations including Marbut Elementary School in Lithonia, GA. Darius also worked as aGED Instructor at the Alexandria Seaport Foundation in Alexandria, VA. At the time of his death, he was a GED English and Math Teacher for Alexandria City Public Schools in Alexandria, VA.
Darius enjoyed working with children and received many accolades from several parents and students who stated that he made a difference in their lives. Darius wrote several grants for many organizations that were approved by Governmental agencies.
Darius was an avid reader, loved to write poetry, and loved to travel. However, when he was on vacation, he continued to work. He would receive calls from his job and his students and would proceed to work out conflicts with the students while on his vacation.
Darius loved working in the church. He worked with several ministries in the church in Atlanta and the Washington, D.C. areas. While in Atlanta, Darius was a member of Ben Hill United Methodist Church and was a tenor in the Sanctuary Choir. Darius was ordained as a Minister on February 5, 2012 in Virginia.
Darius was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Ligon and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted mother, Malentree (Melody) Ligon; two sisters, Nichole L. (Sheldon) Noel, and Laurie B. Ligon of Virginia; uncles, Winford Hurd (Barbara) Kansas City, MO, Jerone Hurd (Kathy) Ventura, CA, L.C. Ligon (Cora) Phenix City, AL, Ike Ligon, Willie Ligon, Jr. (Lulu), Albert Ligon (Decatur, GA); two aunts, Katherine Thorton and Betty Jean Ligon of Decatur, GA and many beloved family and friends.
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL MUSICAL SELECTION SCRIPTURE
PRAYER OF COMFORT
''Soon and Very Soon"
Majestic Choir
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Old Testament Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
New Testament 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Minister Brenda Benefield Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Minister Sheila Stephens Ben Hill United Methodist Church
MUSICAL SELECTION
Majestic Choir Ben Hill United Methodist Church
REFLECTIONS (3 minutes)
Michael Thompson Johnnie Simmons Dr. Andre Hcrynes
Roommate/Classmate (Univ. of GA) Church Family Cousin
OBITUARY MUSICAL SELECTION
WORDS OF COMFORT
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS RECESSIONAL
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Majestic Choir Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Rev. Belinda McCastle, Associate Pastor Ben Hill United Methodist Church
"Coin' Up Yonder"
Nichole Ligon Noel (sister)
Repast BHUMC Fellowship Hall