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 I'm Pree (])on't grievefor me, for now I'm free, I'mfo[{owing tfie patfi CJodCaidforme. I toof(fiis fiand wfien I fieard fiis ca{4 I turnedmy 6acf(and{ejt it a{[ I couU not stay anot r diiy, To Caugli, to !ove, to wor~ to pfay. Task. Ceft untfone must stay tliat waJY, I've fount tliat peace at tlie entfofthe lcfay. Ifmy parting lias Ceft a void; rrlienji{(it witfi remem6eredjoy. )7_ frientfsliip sliared, a Caugli, a ~iss~ )lfi, yes, tliese tliings too I wi((miss. (}3e not 6urdenedwitli times ofsorro , 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