- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Funeral Mass In Loving Memory of Dr. Riago Joseph Martin, D.H.L., 1905-1995, Monday, February 13, 1995, 6:00 P.M., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia, Officiating, Reverend John Cuddy, Concelebrant, Reverend James Kirchner, Interment Magnolia Cemetary, South Ann Street, Mobile, Alabama, Wednesday, February 15, 1995, 10:00 A.M., Reverend Paul J. Oberg, S.S.J., Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1995-02-13
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Macon---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Macon--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Macon, 32.84069, -83.6324
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Riago Joseph Martin. Birth date: January 1, 1905. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: February 13, 1995. Church: St. Joseph Catholic Church (Macon, 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_martinriagojoseph19950213
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_martinriagojoseph19950213
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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MONDAY; FEBRUARY 13, 1995 6:00 EM.
St. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 830 POPLAR STREET MACON, GEORGIA
OFFICIATING REVEREND JOHN CUDDY
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INTERMENT MAGNOLIA CEMETARY SOUTH ANN STREET
MOBILE, ALABAMA
WEDNESDA"Y; FEBRUARY 15, 1995 !O:OOAM.
REVERNED PAUL J. OBERG, S.S.J. OFFICIATING
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OBITUARY
Riago Joseph Martin, D. H. L. a descendant of Maximillian C and the fifth child of the late John D. Martin of Mobile and tl late Adele Collins Martin of Mon Luis Island, was born in M< Alabama on January 1, 1905. He departed this life February 1995.
His early training was begun at St. Peter Claver Elementar Emerson Normal Industrial Institute. He was a 1925 High~ graduate.
He later attended Talledega College A.B. 1929 and Fisk Univ M.A 1945. Further post graduate work was done at Columbi The University of Oklahoma .
Doctors of Humane Letters, were conferred by Morris Brow lege and Allen University in 1966.
On August 26, 1936, he was married to Myrtle Balasco of :N Alabama. To this union one daughter, Carol Theoda Martin E was born.
A lifelong and devoted Catholic. He was active in many 1~ national Catholic organizations. He was an ardent and passi member of St. Peter Claver Church since 1944.
His work experience dates back to Avery Institute, Charleston, SouthCarolina, 1929. Following that Lincoln Academy, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, 1936-38, thence Henry County Training School, McDonough, Georgia, Central High, Waycross, Georgia, Ballard High School, Macon, Georgia, 1944-49, Ballard-Hudson High, 1949-70.
After leaving direct contact with the public schools, he served as Director of Research, Curriculum Coordinator, Consultant, Visiting Professor of Education at various Commissions, Associations and Universities.
Educational and civic affiliations are many and varied that include the following: President Georgia Teachers and Education Association, President Georgia Council of Principals, Board of Directors, Georgia Teachers and Education Association, President Bibb County Teachers Association, President American Teachers Association, Chairman of The Board of Trustees, Georgia Teachers and Education Association, State of Georgia Salary and Research Committee NEA Director, Georgia National Association of Secondary School Principals, White House Conference International Cooperation, assisted in organizing GAE in 1970, Bibb County Board of Education, 1972, Vice Chairman of Board of Director, 1979.
Dr. Martin assisted with integration of Bibb County Schools.
His civic affiliations include: American Cancer Society, Economic Opportunity Council, United Givers Fund, Homosophian Club, Macon Hospital Authority, First Minority Member of Bibb County Democratic Executive Committee. First Black Chairman of Democratic Party of Bibb County, Executive Committee Health Systems Agency. President Clinton- Member Task Force Americans For Change.
He was a Member and one of the Founders Lambda Phi Chap Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
His honors have been ~verse and many from varied groups: Georgian ofYear By State, Man ofWisdom, Race Relations But and Professional, Meritorious Service Award, by NAACP as < the 100 men in Progress.
In addition to the above, Dr. Martin was the Executive Directc Primary stock holder of Thomas Memorial Funeral Home, from December 1977 to January 2, 1995. This was a lifelong g his since he worked at a young age at a funeral home.
He gave himself freely to all areas of activity. His devotion to 1 and spiritual development made him a sought after person. H always be remembered as one who served readily and eagerly ever a voice or hand was needed to preserve our ideals and vir1
He is survived by one devoted daughter, Carol (Clifton) Hadle~ con, Georgia, two devoted granddaughters, Miss. Nicole M. H and Miss. Niche T. Hadley, Macon, Georgia. Three devoted n Margaret (Clinton) Elmore, Montgomery, Alabama, Jacqueline Mobile, Alabama, Edna (Emile) Easton, Sr., Mobile, Alabama devoted nephew, Lemond (Thelma) Godwin, Atlanta, Georgia f great nieces, five great nephews, eleven great great nieces, four great nephews.
ORDER OF MASS Reverend Father John Cuddy, Officiating
GREETINGS
PLACING OF THE PALL
PROCESSIONAL HYMN ............. HSWEET. SWEET, SPIRI'r .~...-~- Choir and Congregation
LITURGY OF THE RESURRECTION FIRST READING .............................................................................. Emile Easton (Godson) Daniel 12:1-3
RESPONSORIAL PSAI...M .......................................................... Bernadine Bailey SECOND READING ....................................................................................... Thayes Sturgis Revelation 21:1-7
GOSPEL ................................................................................................. Rev. James Kirchner Pastor, St. Peter Claver Church
HOMILY ...................................................................................................... Rev. John Cuddy Pastor, St. Joseph Church
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL ............................................. Sir. Knight Charles B. Procter St. Martin De Porres Assembly #28
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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
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OFFERTORY
SOLO ........................ HI'U Walk Wilh GodH ........................................................................ Kevin Bass Nicholas Broadshy
COMMUNION .......... "Oh, How I Love JesusH ........................................................................... Hymn
MEDITATION
SOLO .......................... HAve MariaH~- Betty Jordon EXPRESSIONS:
Governor's Office Mayor County Commissioner Bibb County Board of Education For Family ........................................................................................... Lemond Godwin
CONCLUDING RITES ................................................................................ Rev. John Cuddy
RECESSIONAL ....................................................................... When We All Get To Heaven
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ACTIVE CASKET BEARERS
NEPHEWS AND FRIENDS
Juluis Battle, J:r: Clinton Elmore, II Lemond Godwin Dr: Samuel D. Jolly
Emile Easton, J:r:
Stephen Elmore, S:r: Sentell Taylo~ J:r: Burney G. Lester
HONARY CASKET BEARERS
Homosophian Club Knights of Columbus
Thomas Memorial Staff
Knights of Peter Claver The Mens Club
Omega PSI Pill Fraternity
FLOWER BEARER
Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Peter Claver Court #258 Jack and Jill ofAmerica, Inc., Macon Chapter
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The more you. love, the more you'll find That life is good and friends are kind.
For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.
The family of the late Dr. Riago J. maritin wishes to express its appreciation for the many gestures oisympathy and support which were shown during our bereavement.
The Family
DIRECTING THOMAS MEMORIAL MORI'UARY
1998 MERCER UNIVERSITY DRIVE MACON_ GEORGIA 31204