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"Servant of God, well done- rest from Thy love's employ. The battle'sfought, the victory's won, enter Thy Master's Joy." 
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, and friend, Mr. Heyward Sylvester Rosemond, Sr., 89, of Florence, South' Carolina passed away peacefully on September 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Margie Pugh Rosemond. 
Mr. Rosemond was born in Pickens, South Carolina to the late Mr. James Lemuel and Mrs. Aminda Brown Rosemond. His brothers, James Rosemond, Dr. Lemuel M. Rosemond, and Dr. Julian B. (Doris) Rosemond, Sr. all preceded him in death. He graduated from Sterling High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from South Carolina State University and a Masters degree in Biology from Tennessee State University. Mr. Rosemond was a professor at Fort Valley State University, served as principal of Carver Elementary School for several years, and taught biology at Wilson High School. He also served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. Mr. Rosemond was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. 
Mr. Rosemond was a member of Cumberland United Methodist Church, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (for almost 70 years), NAACP, and the South Carolina State Alumni Association. He was a Board member of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, co-owner of Rosemond, Vaughn and Myers (RV&M) Service Station, co-owner of Progressive Financial Services (with son, Heyward, Jr.,) and one of the founders of the PDEA Federal Credit Union. He was the recipient of numerous community and service awards. 
Mr. Rosemond loved to sing, could sing, and possessed a smooth and rich voice. He was a member of the choir at South Carolina State University and Cumberland United Methodist Church. He also served on the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee at Cumberland United Methodist Church. 
Mr. Rosemond leaves to cherish his memories one son, Deacon Heyward (Florence) Rosemond, Jr., three daughters, Deborah Hamilton, Esq. (Reginald Hamilton, Esq.), Karen Rosemond, and Patricia Miller; four grandchildren, Jessica Rosemond, Ashley Hamilton, Karen Miller, and Tiffany (Christopher) Taylor; and five great grandchildren, Jalaina, Justin, Christian, Sha'ha, and Calab; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Gloria G. Rosemond; one brother-in-law, Mr. David Pugh; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 
 
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Mr. Heyward Sylvester Rosemond, Sr. 
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The Reverend Anthony Hodge, Presiding 
 
Prelude: Medley ......................................... Dr. Joseph E. Heyward, Sr. 
 
Processional ....................... "Blessed Assurance"................. UMH 369 
 
Gathering The Words of Grace Greeting 
 
Invocation .................................. Rev. Dr. William P. Diggs, Sr. Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Florence, SC 
Hymn .................. "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" ............. UMH 474 
 
Old Testament Lesson ... "Psalm 23" (UMH) ... Rev. Terry Alexander Pastor, Wayside Baptist Church, Florence, SC 
New Testament Lesson .. "Revelation 21: 1-7". Rev. Terry Alexander 
 
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Hymn ................................. "How Great Thou Art" ................ UMH 77 
 
Witness: Church/School ............................................... Mrs. Evelyn Heyward School/Credit Union ......................................... Mr. Charles Jackson Friend ............................................... Rev. Dr. William P. Diggs, Sr. Fraternity ............................................................. Mr. Robert Gerald Family ......................................................... Deborah Hamilton, Esq. Deacon Heyward S. Rosemond, Jr. 
Words ofComfort ................................. The Reverend Anthony Hodge 
 
Hymn ..................... "It Is Well With My Soul" ...................... UMH 377 
 
Affirmation ofFaith .............................. "Apostles Creed" #881 Commendation Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord's Prayer 
 
Acknowledgements ......................................... Stephen N. George, Esq. 
Dismissal with Blessing Recessional Hymn ............... "May the Work I've Done Speak For Me" 
 
Committal-Benediction-Interment Florence National Cemetery Florence, South Carolina 
 
 TRIBUTE TO OUR DADDY 
"The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him." 
Proverbs 20: 7 Daddy, we are powerfully influenced and blessed because of your teachings and the examples you set. Words can not adequately describe how grateful we are or how much we love and respect you. Your guidance and words of wisdom, throughout the years, always served as pillars of strength for us. We will never forget that you taught us to be tough enough to fight, tender enough to cry, human enough to make mistakes, humble enough to admit them, strong enough to absorb the pain, and resilient enough to bounce back and move on. Though you have passed away, you will never be forgotten. We thank God for you. 
We will always love you, Heyward, Jr. & Florence 
Expression of Love and Appreciation 
How blessed we are to not only have known you, but to have you as a father, father-in-law and grandfather. How wonderful it has been over the years to have enjoyed your presence and influence in our lives. We will always remember your infectious smile and gentle way of encouraging us to achieve our goals. While, emotionally we are sad because you are no longer with us physically, our spirit rejoices because you are at rest. You are with our Lord . You will be missed here on earth, but you will always be in our hearts! 
With Love, Deborah, Reginald and Ashley 
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by Christina M. Kerschen 
When I was a baby, you would hold me in your arms. I felt the love and tenderness, keeping me safe from harm. I would look up into your eyes, and all the love I would see. How did I get so lucky, you were the dad chosen for me. There is something special about a father's love. Seems it was sent to me from someplace up above. Our love is everlasting, I just wanted you to know. That you're my special hero and I wanted to tell you so. 
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