- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mr. Branden Jondre Tinch 'Big B", Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 1:00 PM, New Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1319 Holcomb Avenue, East Point, Georgia, Reverend Chekibe C. Holman, Pastor, Reverend Tony Williams, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-07-29
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--East Point---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--East Point--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--East Point--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, East Point, 33.67955, -84.43937
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Branden Jondre Tinch. Birth date: March 26, 1928. Death date: December 30, 1995. Funeral date: January 6, 1996. Church: Community Baptist Church (Orlando, Fla.). 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_tinchbrandenjondre20150729
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_tinchbrandenjondre20150729
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Asia Rogers Destiny Tinch Chanta Williams
John Bettis
Michael Miller
Leslie Brewer
Donald Robinson
Tony Carrington
Cornelius Tinch
Denze Holloway
Dean Tinch
Kellen Williams
The family of Branden "Big B" Tinch extends a heartfelt "thank you" for your many acts of kindness shown during our time of need. Perhaps you sang a song or just sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you spoke a kind word of prayer or sent food or was just there. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much. Special thanks to the Pointer Ridge Subdivision Community family.
The Family
GUS THORNHILL'S FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1315 Gus Thornhill, Jr. Drive East Point, Georgia 30344 404-768-2993
PRECISION GRAPHIC PRINTER, INC. 4848 Old National Highway, Suite B College Park, Georgia 30337 404-684-6444
Don't grieve for me for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss, Ah, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, Look towards the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015 1:00PM
NEW GRANT CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH
1319 Holcomb Avenue East Point, Georgia Reverend Chekibe C."-"WPn Pastor Reverend Tony Williams Officiating
Branden Jondre Tinch "Big B" was born to the late Robin Jones and Erwin Tinch of East Point, Georgia. Branden was a quiet, loving little boy who loved his Daddy (Pop) Duke and little brother, Hoodie. He was reared in East Point, Georgia where Auntie Rozina lived. He often went for a ride on his tricycle to her house. Branden loved going to Auntie's house. Pop Duke would often look for him, finding him at Auntie's. Later, the family moved to the Pointer Ridge Subdivision. He attended S.L. Lewis Elementary, Ronald E. McNair and Creekside High School. Branden loved work, even at an early age. He started a lawn service, mowing lawns, raking leaves and doing odd jobs for the neighbors and riding with Pop Duke in the big truck. Branden also had a love for the Lord and helping His people. Branden joined the church and was baptized under the leadership of Dr. W.W. Williams at New Life Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Branden also sang in the Youth Choir when he attended Union Missionary Baptist Church, East Point, Georgia, and Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, were he was friends with the Bishop H.P. Johnson. He attended Sunday School and Morning Worship along with Pop Duke every Sunday. Later, Pop Duke started the River Edge Fellowship Ministries in Union City where Branden served as the Presider in the morning (running the service), an Usher, Jr. Deacon, praying and reading Scripture. Branden was sent to earth as a fisherman for the Lord, fishing and reeling in souls for the Lord. Braden loved God so much that he wanted all his friends to know this Man he knew named Jesus-that -no matter what you have done, Jesus will forgive. Branden would often come to church with plenty of lost souls for the harvest. Some fish he cleaned, some he didn't, but he kept trying. When Branden was employed with Morrison at Grady, he enjoyed helping and servicing the people. The staff and visitors would say he was a well-mannered young man who had respect for all. Branden not only showed respect on the job but in the neighborhood. Whatever you were struggling with, be it shelter, food, rent, a place to stay, toys for children, he did his best to provide, even to strangers. Big B had a big, big heart and loved you where you were. . Whether a drunk, junkie, homeless didn't matter, you were God's people to him. If you missed him during this lifetime, you will see him again when the gates swing open. He may be at the door or in the choir, but he'll be there somewhere waiting for you in the sky. So live on, dream on, but accept the Lord Jesus before you die. As you enter the gate, "Big B" and Hoodie will be waiting at the gate. Love Ma & Pop Duke
Branden leaves to cherish his memory a loving a devoted father, Pastor Erwin Skip Tinch; a loving and devoted stepmother, Schenita D. Tinch; three brothers, Shamarko Tinch & family of Las Vegas, Nevada, Erwin N. Tinch "Duke" & family; stepbrother, Telly S. Wellmaker & family; three sisters, Quiana Jones Harris; stepsisters, Erica Perry & family, Ashley M. Greeson & family; a loving step grandmother, Mrs. Constance Chaney; great aunt, Warlene Milner, Geraldine Harden, Ali Griggs, Mary Burley; aunts, Rozina Tinch & family, Linda Tinch; uncles, Jeffery Tinch & family, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Tinch & family, Keith Tinch & family, Ronald Tinch & family, Mr. & Mrs. David Tinch & family of North Carolina; and a host of other relatives and friends. Branden is preceded in death by his mother, Robin Jones Tinch, grandmother, Almeta Jones and brother, Bryan Tinch (Hoodie).
Processional
Selection "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
Scripture Old Testament........... .. .................Reverend Larry S. Banks Union Missionary Baptist Church East Point, Georgia
New Testament. ...............................Pastor Joe T. McCrary Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Newnan, Georgia
Prayer.......................................................Reverend Charles Foster Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia
Selection....... .................................................Sis. Kathleen Brewer
Remarks....................................................Minister Misha Holland Elder George Worrell
Friends (2 minutes, please)
Selection...............................................................Yolanda Bowens
Obituary (Read Silently)
Eulogy.............................................................Bishop H.P. Johnson Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Acknowledgement
Recessional
Postlude
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