- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration Worship for Reverend Dr. Johnny C. Reynolds, Friday, October 10, 2003, 12:00 Noon, Saint Paul A.M.E. Church for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church, 66 Howard Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30317, The Reverend Dr. E. Earl McCloud, Jr., Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2003-10-10
- 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 Johnny C. Reynolds. Birth date: (not recorded). Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: October 10, 2003. Church: Saint Paul A.M.E. Church (Atlanta, 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_reynoldsjohnnyc20031010
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_reynoldsjohnnyc20031010
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Johnny McBurrows David Burgess James A. Alexander
David Luke Christy Miller Melvin Edmonds
Active Pallbearers
Ronald Harris Hubert Christmas
Bufus Dewberry
Gary Floyd Howard Gainer
Amos Brown Rashad Gunn
Marvin Reid
Kenneth Martin Brenda Worthy Jacqueline Fullwood
Honorary Pallbearers
African Methodist Episcopal Ministers Union
Amalgamated Transit Union International Vice Presidents
Rodney Richmond
Oscar Owens
Donald Hanson
Tommy Mullins
Larry Kinnear
Karen Moore
Flower Bearers
Edna Lewis Missionary Society - Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church Ministers' Spouses and Widowers Alliance Plus P.Ks
Acknowledgement
The Family acknowledges with great appreciation all expressions of kindness and concern during these difficult days.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to The Johnny C. Reynolds Scholarship Foundation for Morris Brown College at any Bank of America.
Account Number: 003266722638
Murray Brothers Funeral Home, INC. 1199 Utoy Springs Road ,S.W. Atlanta, GA 30331 (404) 349-3000
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A Profile ofthe Life of
Reverend Dr. Jobnny C. Reynolds
Johnny C. Reynolds is a Georgian by birth. He was born and reared in Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia. He was the first of six children. His parents, James and Cora Reynolds, were strict disciplinarians who instilled in their children the strong need for religious values. His life reflected that teaching.
Reverend Dr. Reynolds experienced a successful ministry as pastor of Turner Monumental Mrican Methodist Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed the privilege of leading God' s people. His humane philosophy and his capacity for understanding others, as well as his tireless efforts to serve the people, were qualities which endeared him to all. He was a highly respected pastor and leader. Dr. Reynolds possessed a rare quality of being able to unite into a cohesive body of believers those under his leadership, mainly because of his close and personal contact with his members. His ministry was a passionate part of his life. His sincerity, coupled with his integrity, earned him the admiration of many.
Dr. Reynolds served the Lord and the A.M.E. Church for more than thirty one ( 31) years: Davis Chapel, Forest Park; Kings Chapel, Hillsbury; St. Paul, Indian Springs; St. James, Monticello; St. Peter, Fort Valley; Turner Monumental, Atlanta.
Dr. Reynolds had a burning desire to prepare himself better for his ministry; therefore, he enrolled in Morris Brown College, Atlanta in 1972. He received a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business Management. In 1976, he felt a need to continue his education at Turner Theological Seminary, Atlanta, receiving the Master of Divinity Degree. Still having the desire to continue his studies, he enrolled in Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, where he earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree.
Dr. Reynolds' work experiences were varied and successful. His career with the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority (MARTA) began in 1966, following his service in the United States Marine Corps. He was first hired by MARTA as a bus operator. He served as a bus operator from 1966 to 1978. As a result of the trust and confidence of his co-workers, he was elected President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (Local 732 ), which was indicative ofhis keen leadership skills. His knowledge ofunions, negotiating, lobbying and supervising earned him the presidency for five terms.
Dr. Reynolds' unquestionable successful career on a local level brought forth favorable results. He was elected Vice President of the International Amalgamated Transit Union, based in Washington, D.C.
Numerous honors and awards were received, including "Man of the Year in Labor," "Labor Leader of the Year" and the "Harold I. Bearden Achievement Award in Religion."
Reverend Dr. Reynolds was married to Mrs. Doris Reynolds. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather to their children. He was a champion of whatever he endeavored. He demonstrated his warmhearted humanity and deep concern for those he served by rendering unselfish, unceasing service and devotion throughout his life.
Dr. Reynolds' memories will be cherished by: his wife, Doris C. Reynolds; one daughter, Robyn Reynolds Cliett (Wayne); three step sons, Jerry Andrews (Geraldine); Johnny Andrews; Roger Andrews (Joyce); five siblings-Sarah Spencer; Robert Reynolds (Christine); Dorothy R. Wiley (Bobby); Willie F. Reynolds; Kenneth Reynolds; one granddaughter, Tiana Cliett; seven step grandchildren; two aunts, Essie Mae Wilson, Mabel Dixon; four godchildren; three godmothers; a host of nieces and nephews; The Turner Monumental Family; other relatives and close friends.
Order of Celebration
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The Musical Prelude
*The Processional
*The Gathering for Worship
The Reverend Scottie Swinney
Minister: I was glad when they said unto me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
People: How sweet are the steps of those who follow Jesus gladly!
All:
Walk together children, don't you get weary, there is a great camp meeting
on the other side.
*The First Hymn of Celebration #572
"Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory"
The Celebration of Prayer
Presiding Elder Elijah Smith
The Choral Response - Second Hymn #460
"More Love To Thee, 0 Christ"
The Liturgy of the Word The Old Testament Lesson The Epistle Lesson
*The Gospel Lesson
Isaiah 1:18 -20 Philippians 4:10 -13
Matthew 5:1-12
Presiding Elder Earle H. Ifill The Reverend Gregory Homer The Reverend Claude R. James
The Choral Selection
Combined Choirs Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church
The Moments of Tribute
Amalgamated Transit Union-International
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732 j-::; t;, g
Mr. Warren George Mr. Elmer Hamilton
Saint Peter A.M.E. Church
Mr. Josiah Phelps
Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church
Mr. David Burgess
The Ministers' Spouses, Widows,
Widowers Plus P.K's
Reverend Margaret Giddings
The Neighborhood
Mr. Lamont Carr
A Friend
Mr. Willie Trapp
The A.M.E. Church
The Reverend Dr. E. Earl McCloud, Jr.
The Reynolds Family
Ms. Shawanda Cobb
The Medley of Hymns (Instrumental) #366 Life is Like a Mountain Railroad #41 0 Am I a Soldier of the Cross #255 There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood
,,h7 #373 Savior More than Life to Me
The Third Hymn of Celebration #448 +jfl':
"When Peace, Like a River"
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Bishop Frank C. Cummings
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"Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus"
*The People will please stand.