- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Walter Maddox, Sunrise: June 4, 1949 - Sunset: July 5, 2014, Friday, July 11, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel, 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-07-11
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Walter Maddox. Birth date: June 4, 1949. Death date: July 5, 2014. Funeral date: July 11, 2014. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, 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_maddoxwalter20140711
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_maddoxwalter20140711
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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God saw the road was getting rough) the hills were hard to climb.
So He gentfy closedyour loving ryes to freey our soulfromyour bocfy on Jufy 5) 2014) and whispered (Peace be thine" But what it meant to losey ou) no one will ever know. He gave us strength to bear it and courage to face the blow. It broke our hearts to loseyou) butyou didn't go alone)
forpart of us went withyou
when God silentfy calledyou home.
Because we are never quite prepared to face life's darkest hour alone, we wish to thank each of you for your thoughtfulness and all acts of kindness shown to us at this time. All expressions of encouragement and condolences have helped to keep our spirits
lifted and we are most thankful to God and to you. May God bless each of you. The Family
Darryl Allen's PLUS 404.755.0965
Celebrating the Life
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Sunrise: June 4, 1949 Sunset: Ju!J 5, 2014
Friday, July 11, 2014 11:00 a.m.
Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia
Mr. Walter Maddox "Sonnie" was born June 4, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Mrs. Lenora Maddox and the late Mr. Henry Maddox. An angel of mercy called him home and ushered him to eternal rest on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
He was well known in the community and will be missed by family and friends.
He is survived by: two children, Adrian L. Maddox and Nicole Maddox; three siblings: Geraldine McTure (Leroy), Edward McTure (Selma) and Yvonne Ford, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews, and friends.
Although gone in the flesh, for those of us who love you, your spirit will live and be remembered forever.
Prelude
Processional
Opening Hymn
Prayer
Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament: John 3:16
Solo
Reflections Annie Ruth Myrick Family and Friends
"Precious Lord" Minister
'~mazing Grace"
Obituary (Read Silent!J)
Eulogy
Minister
Acknowledgement
Donald Trimble Staff
Recessional
Postlude
Repast 6425 Leverett Drive Lithonia, Georgia 30038