- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Funeral Services for Mr. Willie D. Sewell, Saturday, August 8, 1987, 1:00 P.M., St. Mary United Methodist Church, Hogansville, Georgia, Rev. Joseph McAllister, Jr., Pastor, Rev. R.W. Sutton, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1987-08-08
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Hogansville---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Hogansville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Troup County, Hogansville, 33.17318, -84.91494
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Willie Dee Sewell. Birth date: May 28, 1918. Death date: August 4, 1987. Funeral date: August 8, 1987. Church: St. Mary's United Methodist Church (Hogansville, 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: 375
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_sewellwillied19870808
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_sewellwillied19870808
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Funeral Services
For
Mr. Willie D. Sewell
Saturday, August 8,
1987
1:00 P. M.
St. Mary United Methodist Church
Hogansville, Georgia
Rev. Joseph McAllister, Jr., Pastor Rev. R. W. Sutton, Officiating
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Life Is Eternal
Life is eternal the Good Lord said. So do not think of your loved one as dead
For death is only a stepping stone To a beautiful life we have never known. A place where God promised man he would be
Eternally happy, safe and free A wonderful land where we live anew When our journey on earth is over and through So trust in God and doubt him never
For all who love him live forever. And while we cannot understand Just let the Saviour take your hand For when death angel comes to call God is so great, and we are so small. And there is nothing you need fear For faith in God makes all things clear.
Obituary
Mr. Willie Dee Sewell was born May 28, 1918, the fourth child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dee Sewell. He departed this life Tuesday evening, August 4 at his home.
He was united in marriage to Eura Mae Jackson.
He joined St. Paul C.M.E. Church, Lone Oak at an early age. Later years he moved his membership to St. Mary United Methodist Church where he worked faithfully until his health failed.
He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Eura Mae Sewel; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson (Bernice}, Mrs. Mary Louise Satterwhite, Atlanta, Ga.; four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sewell, Atlanta, GA; Mr. and Mrs. Willie James Sewell, Grantville, GA; Mr. Harold Sewell, Columbus, GA; Julius Sewell, Hogansville; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sewell, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jackson, Hogansville, GA; five sisters, Annie Ruth Leigh, Mattie Pritchett, Laura Russell, Hogansville, GA; Bessye Hardy, Columbus, GA; Mr. and Mrs. John Beasley (Martha Jean), Detroit, MI; three brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Frank Jackson, Horace Jackson, Atlanta, GA; Joseph Jackson, Detroit, MI; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Bessye Calhoun, Rev. and Mrs. Joshua Roberson (VIrginia), Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Layfton (Dora), Atlanta, GA; Grace Rosser, Hogansville, GA; ten grandchildren, four great grandchilcren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
We do not lose the ones we love They only go before
Where there is everlasting life, Where sorrow is no more.
There the soul will always live And peace is everywhere
We do not lose the ones we love God takes them in his care.
Order Of Service
Rev. Joseph McAllister, Jr., Presiding Processional Hymn ............... ........ ; "Pass Me Not 0 Gentle Saviour" Scripture Old Testament .............. . . ' .............. Rev. McAllister New Testament . . ..... . ....... . . . ... .. .......... Rev. Tarver Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev . McAllister Remarks- Lone Oak Community . . .. . .. .. . . . . .... Mrs . Zelda Rice Solo .. . .... . .............................. . . .. Rita Martin Affirmation of Faith ........... . ....................... . 738 Acknowledgements .......... . .... . ............ Annie Young Hymn ... . . . .. . .... .. ... .. .. "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" Eulogy ... . . . ............... .. ........ . .. Rev. R. W. Sutton Recessional Interment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Mary United Methodist
Church Cemetery
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Acknowledgement
For your kindness and sympathy when times are hard to bear, we thank you for the comfort that comes from those who share. We gratefully acknowledge all acts of kindness shown by friends like you during the death of our loved one.
Pall Bearers
Nephews
Flower Girls
Nieces
Arrangements
THRASH & SONS FUNERAL HOME 117 W. Main Street Hogansville, Georgia