- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life For Roy Edward Thomas, October 25, 1945- March 4, 2013, Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:00 a.m., Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1814 East 38th Street, Savannah, Georgia, Rev. Charles Wesley Purnell, Pastor, Rev. Mary A. Johnson, Presiding
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013-03-09
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Savannah--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Savannah--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Savannah---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Savannah--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Savannah--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Savannah--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Roy Edward Thomas. Birth date: February 15, 1965. Death date: August 31, 2009. Funeral date: September 5, 2009. Church: New Bethel Grove Baptist Church (Monticello, 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_thomasroyedward20130309
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_thomasroyedward20130309
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Order of Service
Presiding, Rev Mary A. Johnson Bethlehem Baptist Church
Processional ............................. rm Free" Invocation ....................... Rev. Mary Johnson Solo ............................ Ms. Juanita Tucl~er Scriptures: Old Testament .................. Ms. Ruthie C. Sears New Testament ................ Ms. Cheryl C. Gordon Selection ................ Bethel A.M. E. Senior Choir Reflections
As a Civic Leader ......Mrs. Diane Harvey Johnson As a Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. William Jordan As a Classmate ............ Mr. Carey Washington As a Daughter ........Mrs. Angela Thomas Wilson Solo ............................ Ms. Dana Relaford Resolution ................... Mrs. Annie Pearl Curry Selection ................ Bethel A.M.E. Senior Choir Eulogy .................. Rev. Charles Purnell, Pastor Recessional
Interment - Laurel Grove, South
Repast - Bethel A.M.E. Church
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I wisli you tlie rsunsliine oftomorrow. ~y Life's 6eenfuC4 I savouredmuch, )7_ devotedfami(y, goodfriends, goodtimes,
a fovea one' toucli. Pe'r! aps my time seemed a{{ too 6riej, (])on't Cengtlien it norw 'witli undue grief Lift up your lieart andsfiare witfi me,
qodwantedme now, J{e set mefree.
Pallbearers
Bernard Garvin Jacl~ie Graham
James Garvin Richard Graham
Vincent Thomas
Nathaniel Wilson
Floral Attendants
Ushers and Friends
Acknowledgement
We wish to express sincere appreciation to our many loved ones and friends for the countless moments of comfort extended to us during our bereavement. Your visits, telephone calls, and prayers have been a source of inspiration for us.
With loving Gratitude The Family
Programs By: The Savannah Herald (9l2) 232-4505
Celebration o/Li/e
For
Roy Edward Thomas
October 25, 1945- March 4, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013 11:00 a.m. Bethel A.M.E. Church
1814 East 38th Street Savannah, Georgia
Rev. Charles Wesley Purnell, Pastor Rev. Mary A. Johnson, Presding
Life Legacy
For God so loved the world) that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not parish) but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Roy Edward Thomas was born October 25, 1945
in Dublin, Georgia to the late John and Mae Bell Edmond Thomas. At an early age he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at Greene Grove Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Dublin graduating from
Oconee High School in 1963. Roy graduated from Savannah
State College (University) where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Roy met and fell in love with Patricia Ann Grant and they were married
April 7, 19 71. They share one daughter, Angela Thomas
Wilson. Roy was very active in the community. His affiliations
includes; Mu Phi Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Mutual Benevolent Society, American Legion, NAACP, former President and member of the Savannah Chapter Savann h State Alumni Association. He served on the Executi e Board of Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club and the board of Savannah Business League.
Roy's entire career has been dedicated to the insurance business. He was employed at North Carolina Mutual Insurance and Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance. He end d h s career as a self-employed agent at Thomas Insurance Agency.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Booker T. Thomas an sister, Fannie Mae Kemp.
Roy leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife; Patricia; daughter, Angela (Nathaniel) Wilson, a brother; John (Dora) Thomas, two grandchildren; Tranel<a and Nathaniel Wilson Jr., three great-grand's, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.