A CLEBRSATION OF THUF0F Thursday, June 7, 2001 - 1:00 p.m. - Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church 66 Howard Street, Northeast Atlanta, Georgia 30317 The Right Reverend Frank C. Cummings, Presiding Bishop The Reverend Dr. Earle Ifill, Presiding Elder The Reverend Dr. J. C. Reynolds, Senior Pastor A Pro6/e ofLife Tbe Beginning Willie Lee (W.L.) Scarbrough, Sr. was born to the proud parents of Charlie and Fannie Prince Scarbrough on July 29, 1912, in Columbus, Georgia. Tbe Preparation Rev. Scarbrough's formal education began in the public schools of Columbus, Georgia. A desire to further prepare himself academically, led him to enroll in Turner Seminary at Morris Brown College, where he received the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. Tbe llsion On July 26, 1936, Rev. Scarbrough married the lovely Ms. Georgia Jackson Hadley. They were friends and life partners in the ministry for sixty-four years. Together they reared one son, William. Tbe .MiD.isterialforu7Jey In 1937, at Pitts Chapel A.M .E. Church, Columbus, Georgia, he began his ministry as a young preacher. He pastored many churches throughout Georgia and after 39 years of pastoring, in 1976, Rev. Scarbrough was appointed a Presiding Elder. He served in this position with much commitment and dignity and retired in 1994 as Presiding Elder of the Atlanta District. TbeDeatb The book of life was closed on Saturday, June 2, 2001, at approximately 8:26a.m. , at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. TbeLegacy He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife, Mrs. Georgia Scarbrough; one son, Mr. W. L. Scarbrough, Jr., (Vernell), Atlanta; one brother, Mr. C. P. Scarbrough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Bailey, Durham, Connecticut; and a host of nieces, nephews, fellow elders, fellow pastors and many, many A.M.E. congregations throughout the State of Georgia and the nation. TbeFamily With teary eyes and heavy hearts, we bid you farewell. We love you and will miss you. Rest well Dear Love, we will see you in the morning! PEOPLE UKE HlM People like him, not because He was rich or known to fame; He had never won applause As a star in any game. His was not a brilliant style, His was not a forceful way, But he had a gentle smile And a kindly word to say. Wasn't one to boast of gold Or belittle it with sneers, Didn 't change from hot to cold, Kept his friends throughout the years, Sort of man you like to 1neet Any time or any place. There was always something sweet And refreshing in his face. Never arrogant or proud, On he went with manner mild; Never quarrelsome or loud, Just as simple as a child; Honest, patient, brave and true; Thus he lived from day to day, Doing what he found to do In a cheerful sort of way. Sort of man you'd like to be: Balanced well and truly square; Patient in adversity, Generous when his skies were fair, Never lied to friend or foe, Never rash in word or deed, Quick to come and slow to go In a neighbor's time of need. Never rose to wealth or fame, Simply lived, and simply died, But the passing of his name Left a sorrow, far and wide. Not for glory he 'd attained, Not for what he had ofpelf, Were the friends that he had gained, But for what he was himself. -Edgar A. Guest- P0PLE UK HlM People like him, not because He was rich or known to fame; He had never won applause As a star in any game. His was not a brilliant style, His was not a forceful way, But he had a gentle smile And a kindly word to say. Wasn't one to boast of gold Or belittle it with sneers, Didn 't change from hot to cold, Kept his friends throughout the years, Sort of man you like to meet Any time or any place. There was always something sweet And refreshing in his face. Never arrogant or proud, On he went with manner mild; Never quarrelsome or loud, Just as simple as a child; Honest, patient, brave and true; Thus he lived from day to day, Doing what he found to do In a cheeiful sort of way. Sort of man you'd like to be: Balanced well and truly square; Patient in adversity, Generous when his skies were fair, Never lied to friend or foe, Never rash in word or deed, Quick to come and slow to go In a neighbor's time of need. Never rose to wealth or fame, Simply lived, and simply died, But the passing of his name Left a sorrow, far and wide. Not for glory he'd attained, Not for what he had ofpelf, Were the friends that he had gained, But for what he was himself. -Edgar A. Guest- Order ofService Reverend Dr. J.C. Reynolds, Officiating Organ Prelude...........................................................Medley of Hymns Processional Hymn of Praise.................."Love Lifted Me".......Choir and Congregation Invocation.................................................Presiding Elder S.W. Wicker Scripture Readings: - The Old Testament Lesson........Reverend Dr. Stafford Wicker - The Gospel Lesson............................~ Reverend LoJean Ross -The Epistle Lesson............Reverend Dr. E. Earle McCloud, Jr. Solo...........................'1t Is Well With My Soul".............Mr. Henry Porter Reflections: (Limit 3 Minutes) - Missionaries/YPD........................................Sister Warnetta Patton - Ministers' Spouses and Widowers....Reverend Margaret M. Giddings - Lay Organization .............................................K. M. Brown, Ph.D. - Family Friend..............................................Reverend Ben Fortson Solo..........................'1f I Can Help Somebody"............Mrs. Faustina Tate - Representative/Ministers.....................Reverend Dr. James L. Davis - Representative/Presiding Elders' Council. ....Presiding Elder Earle Ifill "A Profile of Life" (Read Silently) Words on Behalf of the Family/Acknowledgements.....Marie R. Metze, Ph.D. Presentation of the Bishop.......................................Pastor J. C. Reynolds Song of Celebration.....'When We All Get To Heaven".....Turner Mass Choir Eulogy...........................................................Bishop Frank C. Cummings Presiding Prelate, Sixth Episcopal District, A.M. E. Church Benediction Recessional Interment Greenwood Cemetery 1173 cascade Road, Southwest Atlanta, Georgia Honorary CasketBearers Stewards and Trustees/Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church Rev. Kenneth J. Aveirls Rev. Phillip A. Bannamon CasketBearen Rev. Joseph McKibbens Rev. James A. Alexander Rev. Robert Mallory Rev. Joseph W. Comeaux Rev. Thomas R. Stegall Honorary Flower Bearers Stewardesses/Missionaries Flower Bearers Ministers' Spouses and Widowers Alliance AelcDowledgement We have been blessed with a wonderful circle of friends who surrounded us, supported us and lifted us up during our period of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness, your geode words of caring, love and other expressions of kindness helped to Hghten our sorrow. May God continue to bestow His richest blessmgs upon you. Sellers Brothers, Inc. Funeral Directors and Morticians