- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Deacon John W. Robinson. "Let the Life I've lived, Speak for me". Thursday, February 3, 2000 12:00 P.M. Union Missionary Baptist Church. Reverand c. Andre grier, Pastor and Officiating.
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2000-02-03
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lithonia---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lithonia--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Lithonia, 33.71233, -84.10519
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for John William Robinson. Birth date: September 18,1902. Death date: August 11, 1998. Funeral date: August 15, 1998. Church: Siloam Baptist Church (East Point, 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: 319
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_robinsonjohnwilliam20000203
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_robinsonjohnwilliam20000203
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Board of Deacons Union Missionary Baptist Church
Honorary Casket Bearers
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Nephews and Great Nephews Active Casket Bearers
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Deaconess and Mothers Union Missionary Baptist Church
Honorary Flower Ladies
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Nieces and Great Nieces Active Flower Ladies
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The family of the late Deacon John W. Robinson extends our sincere thanks to all
who have been so kind during our bereavement. God's blessings to each of
you. Our prayer is for God's sustaining power in the years to come.
J!)outegoittg QCelelJration jfor
1!leacon 1 obtt W. iRobittson
HJLet tbe life 3J'be libeb, $>pealt for :iMe"
Thursday, Feburary 3, 2000 12:00 P.M.
Union Missionary Baptist Church Rev. C. Andre' Grier, Pastor and Officiating
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John W. Robinson was born Johnnie William Robinson on November 8, 1916 to the proud parents Mary & John Robinson. He was the eldest of 7.
He was educated in the Dekalb County School System. May 1941, he married the love of his life Miss Blanche Scott. This union lasted more than 50 years until November 1992 when she preceded him in death.
He joined the Union Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully until his health failed. He served the church in many capacities. He served as chairman of the Deacon Board for many years. He worked for the Dekalb County School System until he retired. He loved to sing and was one of the original members of the Ever Ready Gospel Singers. They traveled extensively appearing on programs throughout Georgia and the South East. They were heard on WAOK on Sunday morning for many years.
John was a lover of family and friends and he will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors to forever cherish his memory are, brother Willie 0' Neal Robinson, adopted sister Maggie Smith,sister in laws, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Mrs. Nell Roberts, Brother in laws, Mr. Ben Roberts, Mr. James Lester, Mr. Willie Anderson, Mr. Charles Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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ORGAN PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL. ......... ........ ..Family and Friends
SELECTION .... .. ..... .... ..... .... ....... Union MBC Choir
PRAYER ..... .. .. ... .... ... ...... .. ....Rev. Quincy Carswell
SCRIPTURE
Old Testament. ... .. .. ... ...... .....Rev. Pierre Sheppard
NewTestament. .. .. .. .................. ...Rev. Phillip Baker
SELECTION .. ........ .... ..... ...... ... Mrs. Christine Scott Union Missionary Baptist Church Choir
REMARKS (3 Minutes Please)
Mrs. Alma Reynolds Dea. Ransom Clark (Asst. Chairman , Deacon Board)
Dr. Lisa Gillespie Michael Lunsford ( DeKalb County)
SOLO.. .. ............................. ...... Dea. Arthur Usher One ofthe Ever Ready Gospel Singers
OBITUARY.... ......... ............ ... .. ... .... Silent Reading
SELECTION .......... ....... ... ....... ... Union MBC Choir
EULOGY............... .... ........ .... .Rev. C. Andre' Grier Pastor - Union Missionary Baptist Church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS... .... .. Dea. Robert Scott
RECESSIONAL
INTERNMENT
Lithonia Cemetary, Lithonia Georgia