- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Our Loving Farewell and unforgettable memory for Elder James Paul Pritchett, 1942-2003, Service, Thursday, January 16, 2003, 1:00 P.M., Christ Temple Holiness Church, 1321 M.L. King, Jr. Blvd. Rome, Georgia, Bishop Nealon Gurthie, Pastor-Presidng, Rev. Gregory A. Sutton- Eulogist, Psalm 46:1
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2003-01-16
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Rome--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Rome--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Rome---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Rome--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Rome--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Rome--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Floyd County, Rome, 34.25704, -85.16467
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for James Paul Pritchett. Birth date: March 14, 1935. Death date: February 5, 2013. Funeral date: February 9, 2013. Church: Peek's Chapel Baptist Church (Conyers, 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: 439
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_pritchettjamespaul20030116
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_pritchettjamespaul20030116
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
FLOWER ATTENDANTS Nieces
ACTIVE AND HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Men of Rome City Fire Department
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"Happy the Man"
Happy the man who wanders with the Lord, Happy the man who knows how to live, Happy the man who never seeks reward, Giving because he loves to give. He seeks no gold, He wants no gain, He knows those things are all in vain. He needs no praise nor honor too.
His only motto: "To your own self be true."
Happy the man who learned how to pray, Happy the man who has a burning goal, Happy the man whose service needs no pay,
This man has found his own soul. Happy the man, Happy the man, of the Lord.
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NOT - "How did he die?" BUT - "How did he live?" NOT - "What did he
gain?" BUT - "What did he give?" These are the units to measure the worth of
a person, regardless of birth. NOT - "What was his station?" BUT - "Did he have a heart?" And... "How did he plot his God-given part?" "Was he ever
ready with a word of good cheer, to bring back a smile, to banish a tear?"
NOT- "What was his church?" NOR - "What was his creed?" BUT - "Had
he befriended those really in need?" NOT - "What did the sketch in the newspaper say?" BUT - "How many were sorry when he passed away?"
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2003 1:00 P.M.
CHRIST TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH 1321 M.L. KING, JR. BLVD. ROME, GEORGIA
Bishop Nealon Gurthie, Pastor - Presiding Rev. Gregory A. Sutton - Eulogist
"God is our Refuge and Strength,
a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46: 1
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Presiding - Bishop Nealon Gurthie
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FINAL VIEW .......................................................................................................... Sealing of Remains
READING FROM GOD'S HOLY WORD Old Testament and New Testament Lessons .................................................................... Ministers
THE INVOCATION ............................................................................................ Minister Glenn Reese
SELECTION ................................................... .................................................................................. Choir
WORDS OF COMMENDATION & PRAISE ... Friend and Former Co-Worker - Elder David Brazil
SPECIAL READING ................................................ .. ........... ......................... Evangelist Roxie Pritchett
SOLO ........................................................................................................................... Mrs. Erica Miller
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS ............................................ .... .. ............ Pastor Gregory A. Sutton
SELECTION ..................................................................................................................................... Choir
RECESSIONAL RECESSIONAL SENTENCES POSTLUDE
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COMMITTAL - PRAYER - BENEDICTION AND INTERMENT KINGSTON CEMETERY
Please tum on headlights and drive safely in the procession.
We, the family of Elder J.P. Pritchett, sincerely appreciate your sharing with us as we praise God in the homegoing of our loved one. The depth of our gratitude for your many kind deeds can only be truly measured by God. Bless all of you for your concern by visits, flowers, cards,
gifts, and other comforting expressions. We thank God for supplying our lives with people like you. Your kindness will ever occupy a very special place in our hearts.
The family meal will be served at the Queen Chapel Fellowship Hall after the interment.
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October 23, 1942:
January 12, 2003:
Let There Be Life.
Thy Will Be Done.
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, not standeth
in the way of sinners, nor sitteth zn the seat of the scornful." Psalm 1 :1
Our earthly loss was heaven's gain on Sunday, January 12, 2003, when Elder James Paul Prichett was called home following a courageous battle with illness and while in Redmond Regional Hospital. Elder Pritchett was a vibrant, enthusiastic man with a great zeal for life. The essence of his year of joyous living was his love for his family, friends, co-workers, and most of all God. We realize that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans.
Born October 23, 1942, in Kingston, Georgia, (Bartow County), he was the son of the late Mr. Soloman Pritchett, and Mrs. Hattie Barton Pritchett.
Elder Pritchett's primary education began in Kingston, and he was a 1963 graduate from Summer Hill School in Cartersville.
Product from a Christian environment, at a young age he became acquainted with the Lord and united with Queen Chapel A.M.E. Church. After moving to Rome, Georgia (Floyd County), he transferred his membership to Christ Temple Holiness Church, under the leadership of Bishop Gurthie, where he continued to exemplify the love of God through worship and praise.
Elder Pritchett was employed in earlier years at Lockheed, and for twenty years he was employed with Rome City Fire Department. He was a kind, reliable employee. His co-worker and friends shared a mutual admiration and respect for him.
Elder Pritchett was a lover of the out-of-doors. When time permitted he was led to many waters and areas to hunt, fish, boating, cooking, involved with football, guns, and was so comical, always telling funny jokes, keeping his family and friends in stitches.
In earlier years his goal was to become a tiller of the soil, and was a skilled wine maker. Elder Pritchett traveled to many cities, accompanied by his loving sister. His life was filled with many encounters and experiences.
Elder Pritchett was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Ms. Melanie Ann Pritchett, and Ms. Norma Jean Pritchett. Those who now survive and lament his homegoing are his two devoted sons and daughter-in-law, Mr. Kevin (Barbara) Pritchett of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Donnell Pritchett of Canton, Georgia, goddaughter, Ms. McKenzie of Rome, Georgia; nine grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; one sister, Ms. Jodie Pritchett of College Park, Georgia; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Misters John (Clara) Passley of Atlanta, Georgia, Donald (Charlene) Passley of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Calvin Pritchett of Rome, O' Dell (Roxie) Pritchett, and Tony (Marchelle) Pritchett of Kingston, Georgia, two other sisters-in-law, Mrs. Yvonne Pritchett, and Mrs. Melvia Pritchett of Warner Robbins, Georgia; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.