- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Funeral Services for Mr. Mack Henry Thomas, Saturday, July 28, 1990, 1:00 P.M., Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church, 66 Howard Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30317, Rev. S.W. Wicker, Pastor, Officiating, Interment, Washington Memorial Gardens
- Date of Original:
- 1990-07-28
- 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 Mack Henry Thomas. Birth date: January 6, 1908. Death date: July 24, 1990. Funeral date: July 28, 1990. Church: Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church (Atlanta, 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_thomasmackhenry19900728
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_thomasmackhenry19900728
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Flower Ladies S tewanfess 'Board :!{_umbers 1 & 2
Sis. Katie Benton & Sis. Jennie M. Robinson, Presidents
Pallbearers Stewanf 'Board fJ\[umher 1
Bro. Arthur George, President
'Irostee 'Boanf
Bro. Hubert Christmas
Funeral Arrangements By Herschel Thornton Mortuary
3346 M.L. King Jr. Dr. 691-4685
Acknow ledgemen t The family feels deeply indebted to you for your many kind expressions of sympathy and other acts extended them at this time of need. We have grateful hearts for your thoughtfulness in a time when friends are needed most. May God bless each of you . . . for caring and sharing.
The Family
Funeral Services For
Mr. Mack Henry Thomas
Saturday, July 28, 1990
1:00 P.M.
Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church 66 Howard Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30317
Rev. S. W. Wicker, Pastor Officiating
Interment Washington Memoria Gardens
Obituary
Mack H. Thomas
1908
1990
On an early Wednesday morning, July 24,
1990, so quiet and sweet the Lord called Mr. Mack Thomas to sleep.
He entered this world on January 6, 1908 in Watkinsville, Ga. and was reared by the Late
Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Thomas Sr. He was a 1954
graduate of the Booker T. Washington High Evening School.
Mr. Thomas was married to the Late Mrs. Emma Kate Thomas, who preceded him in death March 21, 1990. They were blessed with five devoted daughters: Gloria, Catherine, Maxine, Jean and Dorothy.
Mr. Thomas joined Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church more than fifty years ago. He was a
member of Choir and the Male Chorus which he organized and sang in faithfully for many years. Mr. Thomas could be heard on Sunday mornings singing two of his favorite songs'' 0 1 d Sh i p o f Zion '' and '' Do e s J e s u s Ca r e ? '.' He also served on the TRustee Board and faithful until declining health. He
retired from the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in 196 8.
He leaves to mourn his passing - Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jackson (Gloria), Mr. and Mrs. James W. Scott (Catherine), Mrs. Maxine Stovall, Mr. & Mrs. Willie Manning (Jean) and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sheffield (Dorothy); Eleven Grandchildren, 5 Great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great Grandchildren, Two Sistersin-law, Mrs. Essie Beadles and Mrs. Daisy Kelley, Cousin, Mrs. Eunice Britt, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Orlie.r of Service
Prelude .
Musicians
Processional
Hymn .
."Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross"
Prayer .
. Rev. Willie Adams
Scriptures: Old Testament New Testament
Selection .
Choir
Remarks: Solo .
Mr. Arthur George Mrs. Daisy Kate Dewberry Mr. Robert Jefferson Sr.
. Mr. Thomas Carlton
Tribute . Eulogy .
. Mrs. Jean C. Dodd Rev. S.W. Wicker
Acknowledgement
. Mrs. Alpha Dewberry
Recessional .
"Going Home "
Beyond Life' s Gateway
There's an open gate at the end of road, Through which each must go alone
And there is a light, we cannot see, Our Father claims His own.
Beyond the gate your loved one finds Happiness and rest.
And there is comfort in the thought that a Loving God knows best.