- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home Going Service In Loving Memory of (CPO USN Ret.) Mr. Jimmy Lee Thomas, Sr., Sun Rise May 31, 1961, Sun Set March 3, 2005, Tuesday, March 8, 2005, Two O'clock P.M., Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Billy Farrow Highway, Darlington, South Carolina, Reverend Dr. E.B. Burroughs, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2005-03-08
- Subject:
- African American men--South Carolina--Darlington--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Darlington--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Darlington---History--20th century
Funeral service--South Carolina--Darlington--History--20th century
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Darlington--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Darlington--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Darlington County, Darlington, 34.29988, -79.87617
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Jimmy Lee Thomas, Sr. Birth date: March 15, 1912. Death date: October 3, 2008. Funeral date: October 9, 2008. Church: Ebenezer Baptist Church (Stone Mountain, 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: 265
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_thomasjimmyleesr20050308
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_thomasjimmyleesr20050308
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Pall Bearers
(Brothers) Lamont Thomas Robert Thomas Eddie James Thomas Freddie Thomas Tc:nmy Thomas (;alvin Thomas
Flower Bearers
(Nieces and Cousins) Willie Mae Williams
Monica Thomas Annie Dudley Pandera "Pam" Thomas Brandi Slade Bianca Thomas
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end ofthe road And the sun has set mefree
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul setfree?
Miss me a litt:e but not too long. And not with your hr _d bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss Me But Let Me Go. For this a journey tha;. we all must take.
And each must go alone. It's all part ofthe Master's Plan.
A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friend we know And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds.
Miss Me But Let Me Go
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and love to all for sharing our sorrow. We have been truly blessed by your love and support. We acknowledge with appreciation the many comforting messages and kindness extended to us durit'lg our bereavement. May God bless you in a very special way.
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(CPO USN Ret) Jimmy Lee Thomas was born in Darlington County on May 31, 1961. A son ofMrs. Fannie Mae Harkless Thomas and the late Robert Thomas, Sr. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday March 3, 2005, in a Mount Pleasant Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was a graduate of St. John's High School Class of 1979. Immediately after graduation he joined the U. S. Navy. After serving his tenure, twenty years, he retired and was honorably discharged.
"Larry" as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, lived all ofhis adult life in the U.S. Navy and Charleston area. He was co-owner of Vitality F. T. S. in Mt. Pleasant. He believed in being physically fit. He loved body building.
Larry, was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and family member. He was a happy friendly outgoing person who loved his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Those who shared the joys and sorrows oflife with him and survive
to cherish his memories are; his loving mother, Mrs. Fannie Mae
Thomas of Darlington; Rt.ana Nio Thomas and
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SC; three sisters, Mrs. Linda O'Neal of .Darlington, Ms. Rosemary
Dent and Ms. Kathleen Gainey both of Georgia; six brothers Robert
Thomas, Freddie Lee Thomas, James Edward Thomas, Calvin
Thomas, Tommy Lee Thomas and Monty L. Thomas all ofDarlington;
His companion six uncles, four
Ms. Linda McKenzie great aunts, one great
of Mt. uncle,
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sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, a host of cousins and friends all of
whom regrets hispassing .
Processional Hymn # 273------------------------------------------ Choir "My Faith Look Up To Thee"
Hymn # 249---------------------------------------------------------- Choir "Blessed Assurance"
Scriptures --------------------------------------------------------- Minister The old Testament-Psalm 23 The New Testament ---Matthew 5: 1-9
Prayer-------------------------------------------------------------- Minister
Hymn # 120 ---------------------------------------------------------- Choir "Because He Lives"
Remarks (Limit 3 minutes please) Daughter------------ Riana Thomas Family-------------- Mr. Danier O'Neal Friend -------------- Mr. Ned Robinson Tribute-------------- Miss. Sheila Johnson
Solo -------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Jennifer Hooks
Words ofComfort ------------------------------------- Pastor Burroughs
Recessional Hymn # 484 ------------------------------------------- Choir "Sweet By And By"
Parting VIew
Committal, Benediction, Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery
Darlington, South Carolina