- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Memorial Service in honor of the life of Rev. Charles E. Pressbery, Sr., Saturday, February 11, 1995, 12:00 p.m., Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30331, Rev. McCallister Hollins, Senior Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1995-02-11
- 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 Charles Edward Presberry, Sr. Birth date: October 7, 1953. Death date: June 18, 2005. Funeral date: June 25, 2005. Church: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 698
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_presberrycharlesesr19950211
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_presberrycharlesesr19950211
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the lnd of the road and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms. Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little while - but not too long and not with your head bowed low,
remember the love that we once shared Miss me- but let me go.
For this journey we all must take, and each must go alone .
. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know,
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF
REV. CHARLES E. PRESBERRY, SR.
Saturday, February 11, 1995 -12:00 p.m.-
Ben Hill United Methodist Church 2099 Fairburn Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Rev. McCallister Hollins, Senior Pastor
Officiating
Reverend Charles E. Presberry, Sr.
Rev. Charles E. Presberry, Sr. passed in Baltimore, Maryland on February 6, 1995. He was funeralized in Baltimore on Thursday, February 9, 1995. He was a student at the Gammon Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center. He was a retired United States Army Chief Warrant Officer and a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He became a member of Ben Hill United Methodist Church after his military duty ended. Reverend Presberry had an extensive history of Atlanta community involvement via the Concerned Black Clergy and various other religious and civic organizations. Having traveled extensively in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and other countries, Rev. Presberrry had a yearning to be a part of world peace through cultural understanding. This fostered his strong commitment to Christ and the community.
Rev. Presberry is survived by three daughters, Margie Presberry Young, Angela Presberry Alexander and Isabelle Presberry; four sons, Dana Presberry, Charles Presberry, Jr., Seigfried Presberry and Lloyd Pres berry.
Those of us who knew Rev. Presberry will miss his charm, wit and beautiful personality. Those whom he sought to help will certainly feel the void. He was loved and respected by all who had an opportunity to experience his wisdom, love and untiring compassion for those who served, not only his country, but his church and community.
ORDER OF SERVICE
PRELUDE
Mr. Keith Wilson
THE CALL OF CELEBRATION
Rev. McCallister Hollins
HYMN OF CELEBRATION "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"
No. 154
THE SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament- Psalm 24
Rev. Leon Matthews
New Testament- II Timothy 4:1-8
Minister Sharon White
Gospel Reading-St. Luke 4:16-21 Minister Michael McQueen
THE PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING
Rev. Carol N. Helton
INSPIRATIONAL SELECTION
The Majestic Choir
WORDS OF TRIBUTE
Mr. Karl M. Clark- President, Gammon Student Fellowship Deputy Derrick Singleton - Fulton County Sheriffs Department Mr. Howard Reed - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Brother Mr. Brady Stringer - Friend
MESSAGE IN SONG
The Majestic Choir
EULOGY
Rev. Dr. Cornelius L. Henderson President, Dean of Gammon Theological Seminary
CLOSING WORDS & BENEDICTION Rev. McCallister Hollins