- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- The Celebration of Life Service for Bro. Jasper Thompson, August 7, 1952 - October 17, 2017, Friday, October 27, 2017, 11:00 A.M., Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church, 66 Howard Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30317, Elder Douglas Slade, Jr., Eulogist, Rev. Jai S. Haithco, Pastor, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2017-10-27
- 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 Jasper Thompson. Birth date: August 7, 1952. Death date: October 17, 2017. Funeral date: October 27, 2017. 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_thompsonjasper20171027
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_thompsonjasper20171027
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
AUGUST 7, 1952 - OCTOBER 17, 2017
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 11:00 A.M.
TURNER MONUMENTAL A. M. E. CHURCH
66 HOWARD STREET, N. E. -ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30317
ELDER DOUGLAS SLADE, JR., EULOGIST REV. JAI S. HAITHCO, PASTOR, OFFICIATING
Bro. Jasper Thompson was born on August 7, 1952, to the late Mr. Jesse Thompson and Mrs. Jessie Ruth Thompson. He was the 8th of nine (9) children. He was preceded in by his father, Jesse; one (1) sister, Juliette Dudley; and four (4) brothers: Jerry, James, Joseph, and Johnny.
At an early age, Jasper accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, and joined Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church when it was located on Randolph Street, N.E. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jasper was educated in the Atlanta Public Schools and was a 1970 graduate of David T. Howard High School. He represented the school well in the ROTC Program and on the Varsity Baseball Team. He continued his education at Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta Area Tech) and received a diploma in Diesel Mechanics Technology. He worked at the Greyhound Bus Companyfor several years as a Diesel Mechanic. Bro. Jasper changed his career path to a management role. He was Area Manager of a cleaning COOlP ny where he was responsible for the Building intenance and Custodial Services for the Coca Cola Bottling Co., Bellsouth (now AT&T) and Georgia Pacific. After several years of being an Area Manager, he continued his education and received a Business Certificatie from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration and started his own business "Total Approach Cleaning Services" where he has been quite successful.
Jasper was a true master of music and was known as "D. J. Master Plaster." He created his own production company where he promoted shows in many musical genres - Disco, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel.
Bro. Jasper was a faithful member of Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church where he has served as President of the Lay Organization, and a member of the Steward and Trustee Boards. He was elected as the General Conference Delegate for the Atlanta North Georgia Annual Conference for 2011 - 2012. Bro. Jasper was the organizer of Turner's Media Ministry. He also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Morris Brown College.
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Jasper dedicated himself, wholeheartedly, to the David T. Howard Alumni Association . He served as the past president of the Class of 1970. He worked diligently with The Alumni Association showing compassion t o the bereaved families of his fellow David T. Howard alumni.
Jasper was a devoted father, son , and brother. He is survived by: his mother, Mrs. Jessie Ruth Thompson; a daughter, Ms. Tori Thompson; a son, Mr. Marcus Thompson; grandchildren: Ms. Diamond Smith and Ms. Lauryn Marshall; brother: Mr. Jesse
C. Thompson, Jr. ; sisters: Mrs. Joyce F. Thompson and Mrs. Janet T. Gill (Howard) , along with a host of family members and friends .
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Rev. Jai S. Haithco, Pastor, Presiding
Prelude ............................... ......................Musician
Processional
Opening Hymn..........."Blessed Assurance"............Congregation
Prayer ...................................................Rev. Jai S. Haithco
The Scripture Readings: Old Testament ........ Evan. Brenda Jones Stephens New Testament........... ..............Sis. Ketris Williams Mt. Welcome Missionary Baptist Church
Selection ..... . . ..... ..... ... ..... ... . ... ............. .. .The Choir
Reflections .. .. . ......... .... ... ........... (2 min . limit, please)
Evan . Brenda Jones Stephens - David T Howard Class Of 1970
Family and Friends
Presentation ...................................Sis. Sharon Russell AMEC Lay Organization
Selection...................................................................The Choir
Eulogy........................................................Elder Dou glas Sade Jr.
Acknowledgments.............. Hanley Shelton Funeral Directors
Recessional........................................... ... . .. . . .. " 0 Happy Day" Interment
Caver Memorial Gardens 350 Upper Riverdale Road - Jonesboro, GA 30236
(A Repast will be served immedialy following the interment)
PALLBEARERS
Steward and Trustee Board Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church David T. Howard Alumni Association
FLOWER LADIES
Stewardess Board Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church David T. Howard Alumni Association
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
It is difficult to find words to express how thankful we are for your expressions of love shown to our family during this very difficult time. We are very grateful for the friendship that we share. It has been a blessing to be in fellowship with such wonderful people who have shared with us your love and concern in numerous ways. Each form of communication, each act of kindness and all prayers have iiven us strenith as we traveled along this journey. Memories of Bro. Jasper Thompson will last and his spirit will forever live within us. A special "Thank You" to the David T. Howard Class of 1970, the Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church family and the staff of Hanley-Shelton Funeral Directors. We will never be able to thank each of you enough, but we pray God's blessings in abundance for your kindness shown towards us.
-The Family of the Late Bro. Jasper Thompson
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO:
HANLEY-SHELTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS
473 Lawrence Street Marietta, Georgia 770-428-6333
Programs by:
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