PALLBEAHERS 
Robert Hunter Paul Prothro 1 ~orthy Prothro Perry Terrell Columbus Smith, Jr. George 'Hillis 
 
The family uishes to express their appreciation 
for t he cards, t elegrams, flov.rers, and all other expressions of thoughtfulness. 
 
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J . E. Lowery. Minister 
 
A. S. Dickerson. District Superintendent 
 
J. 0. Smith. Resident Bishop 
 
To all - who hunger and thirst after righteousness. who seek peace and yearn for justice. who desire forgiveness. mercy and grace ... whosoever will . .. we open wide our doors and our hearts . in the name of Christ 
Jesus. our Lord. 
 
 OBSEQUIES 
JERilY DEA.l\i PROTHRO 
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Saturday, January 22, 1972 11 :00 A. :H. 
 
THE RITUAL 
 
THE PROCESSIONAL 
 
"Lead Kindly Light" 
 
THE SCRIPTURE SEHTEiTCES 
 
Organist 
 
THE PRAYER 
 
Dr. A. S  Dickerson, District Superintendent 
 
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"Rock of Ages" 
 
TT~E LESSONS FROll 1'HE OLD .AND NEW TEST.A1NTS - 
Rev. Larry "t'!ill~runs, 1-I:inister, Zion Hill Baptist Church 
 
THE AFFIRMATION OF FAI?.d - 741 
 
~!ORDS OF CO}lFORT 
TT-~E ORGAN MED rrATION 
 
Hr. James Peterson 1'ir. D L Carter 
 
THE EULOGY .-:: Dr. Lowe~r 
 
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"'Ihere Is A Land of Pure Delight" 
 
TilE BENEDICT ION 
 
THE RECESSIONAL 
 
"Abide vJith Me" 
 
Organist 
 
OBITUARY 
Mr. Jerry Dean Prothro was horn September 28, 1885, to 
the late Y.tr. & YLrs. Sidr1ey Prothro in Spaulding County. He passed this life luesday, January 18, 1972. IIe was married to the late JI:Irs .- Lary Reid Prothro. To this union four (4) children liere born. Mrs. Hary Prothro 
passed June 19, 1919, after which he moved to AtlanGa, 
Georgia in 1922. He joined the old IJ.oyd Street Methodist Church, now Central United Methodist Church and served faithfully until his passing. After moving to Atlanta, he later married Mrs. Ophelia Solomon Prothro. With his radiant personality and pleasant smile, he reflected this to everyone with whom he came in contact. He was always willing to give a helping hand to his neighbors and offer words of encouragement where ever it was needed. He is survived by ttro sons : Mr. Wilford Prothro, }ir.. walter Prothro; one daughter, }~s. Marie Dotson; one stepson, ~. Eugene Solomon of Chicago, Ill.; three 
. grandchildren; Nrs. Beverly Terrill, Hr. Charles D. 1rJillis . 
&~s. Janice Dotson; ~io great grandchildren; Charles D~ Willis,Jr., & Levi Terrill, III, neices, nephews, and a 
host of relatives and friends.