- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration of Life, Brother Wallace R. Thompson III "Coach", Sunrise October 17, 1950, Sunset April 18, 2017, Saturday, April 22, 2017, 1:00 P.M., The True Light Baptist Church, 47 Anderson Avenue N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314, Reverend Dr. Darrell D. Elligan, Pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2017-04-22
- 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 Wallace R. Thompson, III. Birth date: October 17, 1950. Death date: April 18, 2017. Funeral date: April 22, 2017. Church: The True Light Baptist 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_thompsonwallaceriii20170422
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_thompsonwallaceriii20170422
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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The family ofthe late Wallace Thompson, III will always remember each expression ofkindness, sympathy, personal and unselfish gestures, visits, loving thoughts, concern and prayers, during the hours ofbereavement ofour loved one. We are eternally grateful and express our sincere thanks and appreciation.
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HIS JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN
Ellen Brenneman
Don't think ofhim as gone away, his journey's just begun, life holds so many facet:;, this earth is only one.
Just think ofhim as restin, from the sorrows and the tears in a place ofwarmth and comfort, where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishi,:g that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think ofhim as living in the hearts ofthose he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.
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Brother Wallace R. T:Rompson Ill
WAil~~CE R. THOMPSON Ill was born on October 17, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia. He
transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Wallace was the only child born to the late Wallace Reeves Thompson II and Annie Mae Thompson. He accepted Christ at an early age and was confirmed in the United Methodist Church. As an adult, he transferred his membership to True Life Baptist church.
He graduated from Henry McNeal Turner High School in 1968. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Morehouse College. He played football and wore the number '85' in high-school and college. Wallace spent his career as a Health and Physical Education teacher at various Atlanta Public Schools. His teaching style was magical and life transforming. Wallace retired from the Atlanta Public School System after 40 years as a dedicated and devoted educator. He enjoyed coaching youth league cheerleading, football and basketball and was affectionately called "Caach". Wallace also encouraged students to be fire marshals and safety patrols which resulted in him receiving several awards. He demonstrated his generosity and personal commitment by supporting various non-profit organizations, especially Greenspace initiatives.
Wallace was married for 23 years to Sandra who was the love of his life. Wallace was a devoted parent to Ira, Garry, and Keneisha, and a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Wallace and Sandra were soulmates who consistently celebrated their marriage covenant with God on the 28th of each month. They shared a special bond and were inseparable; and Wallace would serenade his wife to express his love. He was a "die-hard" Falcons fan ... he loved the "Dirty Birds". Wallace sported '85' on his Falcons .~P.rsey to represent his high school and college football activities. Wallace and Sandra were S1eason ticket holders, and they enjoyed attending games.
Wallace leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Sandra Thompson; children: Sherrilyn, Ira, Garry, and Keneisha (preceded him in death); grandchildren, great-children, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law, and other relatives.
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION .......................................... ..... .................The True light Baptist Ch
SCRIPTURE Old Testament. .......... ............................... ................................... ............Minister New Testament. ........................................ ............................... ..............Minister
PRAYER.. ,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,., .,., ,,,,,,,, L.IO\Jroro1n'-1 ~&. SELECTION ................................... .............. ,........................... THE REFLECTIONS (Two Minutes, Please) .... .............................
SELECTION ... ...... ... .. ...... ......... .... ......... ..... ..... ........ .....The True Light Baptist Ch OBITUARY (Read Silently)
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS............................................ ...... ........... Sister COMMITTAL AND BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL
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The True Light Baptist Church Fellowship Hall