- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for James Hezekiah Lindsey, Sunrise November 4, 1920, Sunset December 22, 2012, Saturday, December 29, 2012, 11:00 A.M., Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 17 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, GA 30031, Reverend Douglas Stowers, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-12-29
- 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 James Hezekiah Lindsey. Birth date: November 4, 1920. Death date: December 22, 2012. Funeral date: December 29, 2012. Church: Mt. Calvary 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_lindseyjameshezekiah20121229
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lindseyjameshezekiah20121229
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
A DEDICATION TO OUR PAPA:
Today, Jam honoring my great-grandfather James Hezekiah Lindsey, aka Papa. We are blessed to have had him in our lives for 92 years. I know that he is now free in the anns of the Heavenly Father, but we are
heartbroken and we've had so many memories with him .
We have all learned so much from him : I) Detennination, in spite of how much pain he had to endure on a dai ly basis, he fought and did it with grace. 2) Gratitude, in his own little way, he taught us to be thankful for the small things . 3) Love, he taught all of his chi ldren , grand-
children, and great-grandchildren love for the Lord, family, and friends.
We still have quite a few fond memories with him. One thing he did, which I am quite sure got on everyone ' s nerves was he always had something smart or sarcastic to say . For example, when someone was just simply taking off their jackets, he told them to keep their clothes on. Another example, he wou ld sarcastically ask of his grandchildren,
"you' re still working?"
I know that we are grieving his loss, but we should celebrate his life and what he has contributed to it. I know that there will be many firsts, but I know wholeheartedly that we can pull through because our Papa
taught us to never give up .
We are truly blessed beyond measure because we 've had 92 years with him, knowing that the Lord could have taken him , I0-20 years ago .
There are three sides to this: I) Negatively, we feel heartache beyond belief. 2) Positively, he has had the God-given opportunity to meet his grandchildren and great-grandchildren . 3) Learning experience, will make us eventually stronger and better people because of his presence.
God had mercy on Papa and didn 't allow him to suffer any longer. He was and is a testimony offaith as the pa.triarch of the Lindsey, Thomas,
and Paschall families .
To my great-grandfather, my " Papa", James Hezekiah Lindsey: I love you and J know you loved me dearly. You will be sincerely missed and it was an honor and pleasure being your great-granddaughter.
-Love,
Kristian Ayanna Thomas
Mt. Calvary Deaconess Board
Mt Calvary Deacon Board
~II O{ I l e r ( f e m n l l
The Family of Mr. James H. Lindsey is appreciative of the many acts of kindness and thoughtful expressions of love that will never be forgotten . We will always cherish the thoughtful and tender ways in which you have shown your love and sympathy concerning the death of our love one .
The Lindsey Family
As Papa use to always say: " Byyyeee Byyyeee"
Donald Trimble Funeral Home 1876 2nd Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Sunrise November 4, 1920
Sunset December 22, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012 "'11:00 A.M."'
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 17 Fairburn Road Atlanta, GA 30031
Reverend Douglas Stowers, Pastor
Officiating
James Hezekiah Lindsey was born November 4, 1920 in Newnan, Georgia to the late Reverend Andrew Jackson and Mattie Kate Lindsey. He was the eldest of three children. He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, and sister Jeanette Lindsey Mangum.
He made his transition to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at A. G. Rhodes Health and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Lindsey joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist church in the Rockdale Park Community, then became a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist church where he served faithfully for more than 65 years, and was a Deacon for most of those years. He was educated in the Atlanta Public School System. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, he briefly attended Tuskegee University.
On October 9, 1942 he began his service in the United States Army during World War II. After his discharge from the military on September 26, 1946, he returned to Atlanta, Georgia and married Lenora McDaniel on March 17, 1947. From this union of 65 years, five children were born.
Mr. James Lindsey was employed with the Atlanta Army Depot for 30 years and worked after retirement for the Yellow Cab Company. He was an avid Braves fan and loved fishing. Some of his favorite sayings for his grandchildren were, "You still working" and "You got someplace to live".
He leaves to celebrate his life a dedicated wife Lenora Lindsey; loving sister Annie Katie Smith of Chicago, IL; brother-in -law Deacon Robert Mangum; two daughters, Jacqueline Paschall and Delbra Lindsey; three sons, James E. Lindsey, Larry Lindsey ,and Joe Lindsey (Joyce); eight grandchildren, Michelle Smith, Tracey Harris (Bill), Kimon Lindsey (Kim}, Anthony Paschall (Yolonda) , Nicole Paschall, Yakiah Wellman (Keith}, James David Lindsey, Joe Nathan Lindsey Jr.; twelve great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
PRELUDE
Musician
PROCESSIONAL
The Family Entrance
HYMN OF PRAISE
Sanctuary Choir
SECRIPTURE READING
OLD TESTAMENT
Reverend Leon Chisolm
NEW TESTAMENT Reverend Reginald Collins
PRAYER
Bishop Eugene Smith New Vision of Faith Ministries
SELECTION REMARKS (3 MINUTES)
Sanctuary Choir
Arthur Grady Mangum Deacon Richard Linton Joe Nathan Lindsey, Sr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Donald Trimble Mortuary
SOLO
Kenisha Major-Maddox
OBITUARY
Read Silently
EULOGY
Reverend Douglas Stowers
RECESSIONAL
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LINCOLN CEMETERY 2275 Joseph E. Boone Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30314
The repast will follow the Interment in the Fellowship Hall.