- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for James B. (Jimmy) Rector, Sunrise, June 10, 1949 - Sunset, September 6, 2012, Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 11:00 A.M., Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church, 1890 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30032, Bishop A.C. Speakman, Pastor, Pastor Gary Cooper, Officiating, Pastor Devon Ward, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-09-12
- 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 James B. Rector. Birth date: January 30, 1914. Death date: August 20, 2000. Funeral date: August 24, 2000. Church: Mt. Salem Baptist Church (Gray, 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_rectorjamesb20120912
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_rectorjamesb20120912
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
11/'M FREE"
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that place at the close of day
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembering joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
Naiya Newell Shakka Hannah
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ShandiHannah Shayla Hannah
Lemuel Neal David Cook Wayne Moore
Reggie McClain Maurice Blake Robert Cook
The family of James Rector extends thanks to our friends and family for their telephone calls, visits, cards, and condolences during our bereavement. Words alone cannot express our gratitude for your acts of kindness. We especially thank the staff of Emory Hospital for their love and support.
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1890 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032
Bishop A . C. Speakman, Pastor Pastor Gary Cooper, Officiating
Pastor Devon Ward, Eulogist
James B. Rector, the youngest of two children, was born June 10, 1949 to James Rector and Ivy Dezonie.
He attended the New York City School System. James served in the U. S. Navy, and remained in the Bronx several years after serving in the military.
James worked for Beth Abraham Nursing Home in Bronx, New York. He left New York and came to Atlanta, Georgia in 1990 where he was employed at Emory University Hospital for twenty years.
He was united in marriage to Sandra Rodriques and from this union, one daughter was born, Jamie. Years later, he married Donna Redmond who he met at Emory University Hospital.
James became a member of Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church in 1991. He was a compassionate, fun-loving, and caring person. He loved to travel with loving and devoted companion, Cynthia Hannah. He also loved to laugh and joke.
James departed this life on September 6, 2012. His parents and sister, Toby Middleton, preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory, a dear companion, Cynthia Hannah; son, James (Felicia) Scheffield, Brooklyn, New York; daughters, Krisha Philpot, Bronx, New York and Jamie (Sean) Bunch, Atlanta, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren, Naiya, Latoya, Curtis, Deasia, Shantara, Chyna, Starasia, Ja'milla, Kamae, Jaisean, Unique, Ja'leen, and Sean; great-granddaughter, Lazia; seven stepchildren, David, Sean, Kareem, Jerrard, Shakka, Shandi, and Shayla; five step-grandchildren; two godsons, Torren Robinson and Joshua Cook; and a host of other relatives and friends.
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SELECTION ................................................. Hollis Morton PRAYER ............................................ Pastor Gary Cooper SOLO................................................ Lapedia Houseworth SCRIPTURE READING ........... Brother Randy Davenport
The Old Testament The New Testament REFLECTIONS: (Two minutes, please) SPECIAL REFLECTIONS ............................ Naiya Philpot
Granddaughter
SOLO................................................ Lapedia Houseworth EULOGY............................................. Pastor Devon Ward
Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................Trimble Mortuary Staff BENEDICTION ...................................... Randy Davenport RECESSIONAL
A Repast will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the Service.