~&Wf?~~ &/ ~~if~ Thursday, July 22, 2010 -12:00 P.M.- ~ -:Zithomffi &If~~ ~ 2152 Rock Chapel Road Lithonia , GA 30058 GJ"~!J'fUI'li}Y t?. ~ Pastor Eulogist I 1949~2010 Phillip Nelson Scales was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer and Inez Deadwyler Scales on April 15, 1949 in Lithonia , GA. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 18, 2010. The third of four children, Phillip attended Bruce Street School, where he graduated June 3, 1967. After graduation he was drafted into the Army for two years . Returning home, Phillip was employed by Lithonia Lighting. Phillip was united in marriage to Ginger Reid Scales in 1978 and were blessed with three beautiful girls. Petra , Jennifer and Maggie Scales. Phillip was always open hearted and willing to lend a helping hand. He was best known for his dancing skills and bright smile . He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Scales and brothers, Douglas Scales and James Freeman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Inez Scales; wife , Ginger Scales; three daughters, Petra , Jennifer and Maggie Scales; five grand boys, Jordan , Jayson , Caleb , Tyleigh and Preston; one sister, Olivia Scales; one brother Ellis Scales (Barbara) ; six sisters-in-law, Maggie Tuggle, Mary Smith, Robin Sanders, Joyce Scales, Diane Freeman , Annie Shepherd ; two brothers-in-law, Gerald Sanders, James Reid; aunts , and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Scales, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deadwyler, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baugh (Minnie) , Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dennis (Macie) , Mrs. Lois Scales, Mrs. Agnes Fowler, Mrs. Christine Scott, Mrs. Carrie Scales; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives . " cT0 IN C77J"?'r=ee " Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laidfor me. I took His hand when I heard His call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place on the close ofthe day. Ifmy parting has left a void, Then fill it up with rememberedjoy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish for you the sunshine oftomorrow. My life's been full. I've savored much. Goodfriends, good times, a loved one 's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, But don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free! Prelude ............................................................................ ........................Musician Processional ...............................................................................Viewing of Remains Selection Scriptural Reading The Old Testament ................................................................ Pastor Glen Tolbert The New Testament ..................................................................... Mr. Fred Scales Prayer.........................................................................................Minister Alice Moore Solo ..................................................................... ........................ Mr. Roger Woods Remarks (Two Minutes Please) ............... ..................................... Minister Vernell Starkes Obituary (Read Silently) Solo....................... ................................ ............. ............................... Mrs. Louise Hall Eulogy................................................................................... Pastor James C. Ward Acknowledgements ...... ................................................. ........... Shameka S. Reynolds, Tri-Cities Funeral Home Recessional Postlude Bruce Street Cemetery #2 Lithonia, Georgia ~~ Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Nieces and Cousins Nephews, Cousins and Friends (!'/('~ The family ofPhillip Nelson Scales wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, phone calls, visits, floral arrangements, prayers, and all other expressions ofkindness and concerns shown during this time ofbereavement. : f~- C@itibJ PT~~ fne. f).&uye eJlNfYll to -JentefNL. fet Jmallell(ilf.Yllw ry.preeiatefNI. 6861 Main Street Lithonia, Georgia 30058 ~t _().I ~ 770-482-2358 www. tricitiesfuneralhome.com Designed & Printed by The C. T. Connor Group Direct: 678-485-a659/ E-mail: ctconnor 1@gmail.com