- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Mr. Horace Eugene Roberson, December 21, 1940 - December 9, 2015, Tuesday, December 15, 2015, One O'Clock in the Afternoon, Zion Hill Baptist Church, 6175 Campbellton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331, The Reverend Dr. Aaron L. Parker, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-12-15
- 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 Horace Eugene Roberson. Birth date: August 1, 1943. Death date: August 31, 2014. Funeral date: September 5, 2014. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_robersonhoraceeugene20151215
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_robersonhoraceeugene20151215
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF
Mr. Horace Eugene Roberson
DECEMBER 21, 1940
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 One o'clock in the Afternoon Zion Hill Baptist Church
6175 Campbellton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331 The Reverend Dr. Aaron L. Parker, Pastor
The Obituary
Horace, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend was born the first of three boys to the late Mr. Lawyer Roberson and Mrs. Elma Louise Coles Roberson on December 21, 1940. He departed this life on December 9, 2015 after a long illness.
Horace confessed Christ at an early age and joined Little Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located on Merritts Avenue and Bedford Place in Atlanta, Ga around the corner from Irene Street where the family lived.
Horace attended Atlanta Public Schools C. W. Hill Elementary and David T. Howard High School graduating in 1958. Upon graduation, he attended Morehouse College and worked full time at the Standard Club in Atlanta.
Horace worked for PPG Industries for many years and was promoted to the position of Sales Representative and relocated to Pittsburg , PA. He eventually retired and settled in Taylors, SC.
Horace was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Roberson on March 3, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory: Brothers, Gus {Dianne) Roberson, Clarence Roberson, his beloved son Ricky Roberson, stepdaughter, Lisa {Kelvin) Sullivan of Greenville, SC and stepson, Nantumbu David Calhoun of Greenville, SC, nieces, Angela Roberson, Aretha Roberson, and Amanda Roberson, granddaughters Rickita Roberson, Jazz-min Roberson, grandsons Nantumbu David Calhoun II, Tyre and Tyeson Sullivan, and one great grandson Khari Roberson, and a host of other relatives including cousins and many friends.
Order of Service
Prelude
Musician
Processional
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" #431 Choir
Selection
"Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" #371 Choir
Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament
Rev.RandaiiJohnson Minister
Prayer of Comfort
Rev. Gloria E. Wilson
Solo
Sister Wanda Cooley
Reflections
Friends Family
Obituary (Read Silently) "There's a Sweet, Sweet, Spirit"
Musician
Musical Selection
Choir
Eulogy
Reverend Dr. Aaron L. Parker, Pastor
Acknowledgements
Knox Funeral Home
Benediction
Recessional
"Going Up Yonder"
Daddy, I Miss You
You never said " I'm leaving" You never said "goodbye" You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why. There are no words to tell you Just what I feel inside The shock, the hurt, the anger Might gradually subside A million times I'll need you A million times I'll cry If Love alone could have saved you You never would have died In Life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place That no one could ever fill It broke my heart to lose you But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you The day God took you home Things will never be the same And all though it hurts so bad I will smile whenever I hear your name And be proud you were my Dad.
by: Unknown
INTERMENT
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 14050 E. Wade Hampton Blvd
Greer, SC 29651
REPAST
Today, December 15, 2015 Word of Praise Missionary Baptist Church
493 West Campbellton Street Fairburn, GA 30213 770-964-0459
PALLBEARERS
Family & Friends
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Deacons of Zion Hill Baptist Church
FLOWER BEARERS
Deaconesses of Zion Hill Baptist Church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family of the late Mr. Horace Eugene Roberson appreciates the comforting calls, cards, visits, monetary gifts, and other acts of kindness during the time of bereavement. We have been truly blessed by the loving support shown by family and friends. Special thanks to the Zion Hill Baptist Church family and to our Pastor Dr. Aaron L. Parker, ministerial staff, and members. Your love and support will always be remembered.
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO:
Knox Funeral Home