- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Services for Mr. Ezekiel "Red" Lynch, Wednesday, July 28, 1993, 11:00 A.M., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Hogansville, Georgia, Rev. H.L. Johnson, Officiating, Rev. W.R. Wilkes, Pastor
- Date of Original:
- 1993-07-28
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Hogansville---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Hogansville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Troup County, Hogansville, 33.17318, -84.91494
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Ezekiel Lynch, Sr. Birth date: January 1, 1915. Death date: July 24, 1993. Funeral date: July 28, 1993. Church: St. Paul A.M.E. Church (Hogansville, 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: 363
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_lynchezekiel19930728
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lynchezekiel19930728
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Poem
Do not stand at my grave and weep: I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow: I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain:
I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there: I did not die.
Flower Ladies
The Missionary Society and Stewardess Board of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church
and the Reunion Club
Pall Bearers
Th~ Troup County Fire Department
Acknowledgements -
Perphaps you sent a comforting message Or sat quietly in a chair
Perhaps you sent a floral spray, if so we
saw it there Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as
any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just
thought of us that day Whatever you did to console our hearts,
We thank you so much, whatever the part.
The Family
Arrangements Entrusted To:
Thrash & Sons Funeral Home
117 W. Main Street Hogansville, Georgia
(706) 637-8791
Homegoing Services
for
Mr. Ezekiel ..Reef' Lynch
Wednesday, july 2~, 1993
11:00 A. M.
St. Paul A. M. E. Church
Hogansville, Georgia
Rev. H. L. johnson, Officiating Rev. W. R. Wilkes, Pastor
A Tribute
The name Ezekiel Lynch, Sr., was given to
a spiritual and gifted child, but many
di~tinguished him fondly as ..Daddy11, 11Recr
and
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He
touched
our
lives
and
will
always be cherished as a friend, advisor,
confidant, motivator, mentor, dreamer and
above all, a well loved husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather.
Much Praise and Respect is given to our father, the father who has always been there for us.... we love him dearly. His love, strong will and kindness will live forever in our hearts, our children and beyond. His radiant smile, warm heart and the ability to conquer obstacles built stamina in us to become as he was, Powerful and Strong.
All Praise Be To God For Such A Blessing...... Ezekiel Lynch, Sr.
The Family
Order of Setvice
Processional
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir
Scriptures Old Testament .... Rev. R. Griggs New Testament . Rev. W. R. Wilkes
Prayer . . . . . . . . . Rev. R. W. Sutton
As A Church Leader Bro. Tommie johnson Bro. Oliver Greene
Remarks 3 Min. . ..... Mrs. C. C. Hughes, Former Pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church Rev. F. M. Gray, Former Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Church Mrs. Karen Smith, Granddaughter
Solo . . . . . . . . . . Mr. john D. Smith
Eulogy . . . . Rev. H. L. johnson, Pastor Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, Bowdon, Ga.
Acknowledgements Mrs. Carol Grissom
Recessional
Interment St. Paul A. M. E. Church Cemetery
Obituary
Ezekiei"Red' Lynch, Sr., was bomjanuary 1, 1915. in Troup County. He was the son of the late Andrew and Emma Lynch. He departed this life on july 24. 1993 at his residence. Ezekiel was well known for his strength of character, courage of his convictions, unrestrained love for jesus Christ, complete loyalty to his family and church and an uncommon caring for people. He joined the St. Paul A. M. E. Church at an early age where he served faithfully as Chairman of the Steward Board and in various other capacities until his health began to fail. Ezekiel was a talented and gifted man. He was employed by Uniroyal Co. for many years, by Pierce Smith as a Butcher and a local Entrepreneur. He was known throughout the state as the "King of Barbecue". Barbecuing was his zest and joy of his life. He sold it and prepared it for his family as well as other family reunion groups. He also enjoyep catering for many different jUnctions. He was actively involved in many Community and Civic Services and received numerous awards.
-Volunteer Fireman, Troup County Received the Honor as a Life-time Member, 1992 -Deputy Sheriff, Troup County -Assistant to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home Received Certificate ofAppreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service, 1988 Ezekiel's memory will be appreciated and cherished . by his wife, Mittie Lou Davis Lynch of 57 yearS. Unto this union seven children were born, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Sedalia Williams (Naomi), Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Green (Ruth), Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Lynch, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. jamt:s Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Cameron (Bone/f) and Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Lynch. Nineteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two sisters, Lucille Lynch and Frances johnson, two brothers,). B. Lynch and Andrew Lynch, Jr., three sisters-in-law and five grandchildren-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.