- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Joseph "Joe" Rousseau, Saturday, November 2, 2013, 11:00 A.M., First Baptist Church, 2394 Gresham Road, Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30316, Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr., Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013-11-02
- 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 Joseph Rousseau. Birth date: January 3, 1957. Death date: February 26, 2014. Funeral date: March 8, 2014. Church: Helping Hands International Prayer Group Church (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_rousseaujoseph20131102
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_rousseaujoseph20131102
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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The family of Joseph Rousseau expresses our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all of the love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed upon us during our bereavement. Special thanks to the First Baptist Church and Atlanta Fire Department for all of your help, love, and support. May God continue to bless each of you.
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2394 Gresham Road, Southeast Atlanta, Georgia 30316
Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr., Pastor Officiating
Mr. Joseph"Joe" Rousseau was born in Thomaston, Georgia
on February 4, 1941. He was one of fourteen children born to
the late J. Z. Rousseau and Rosa Dykes Rousseau. He had a smile that would light up a room and loved to joke and laugh. Joe was a product of the Upson County Public School System
and graduated from Drake High School in 1959.
He joined the Atlanta Fire Department in 1964 where he
dedicated 30 years of service to saving lives. Joe retired as Battalion Chief, and was well respected by his peers.
Joe was the proud father of one beloved daughter, Doretha Chanel, and two sons, both preceded him in death, Joseph, Jr. and Darryl. He was a supportive father and excellent provider.
Joe was a dedicated and faithful member of First Baptist Church. He served on numerous auxiliaries, including the Board of Trustees, Usher Board, Pastoral Search Committee, and Bus Ministry until he became ill and could no longer attend service.
On October 27, 2013, Joe's earthly journey ended. He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Doretha R. Smith (Harris); four siblings, Louise Robinson, G. W. Rousseau, Edward Rousseau (Minnie), and Joel Rousseau (Dorothy); four grandchildren, Nigel Smith, Anthony Stewart, Deena and Danielle Mclean; and a host of other family and friends.
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION ................................................................... Choir
SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament The New 1estament
PRAYER ............................................... Deacon Charlie Curry
SELECTION ................................................................... Choir
REMARKS: (Limit to two minutes) Family Member Atlanta Fire Department
Pat Favors, Usher Board Deacon Michael Smith, Trustee Board
Friends
OBITUARY (Read Silently)
EULOGY................................ Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................... Donald Trimble Staff
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
rfYnterment
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
5755 Mallory Road
College Park, Georgia