- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Wade J. Turnipseed, Satuday, June 30, 2012, 11:00 A.M., Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, Atlanta, GA 30331, Reverend Darrell C. Thomas, Officiating, Pastor, Love Fellowship Christian Church
- Date of Original:
- 2012-06-30
- 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 Wade Jacob Turnipseed. Birth date: February 11, 1921. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: June 30, 2012. Church: Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Cascade Chapel (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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 329
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_turnipseedwadej20120630
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_turnipseedwadej20120630
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Celebration of Life
aturday, June 30, 2012
11:00 A.M.
Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel 1199 Utoy Springs Road
Atlanta, GA 30331 Reverend Darrell C. Thomas, Officiating Pastor, Love Fellowship Christian Church
Wade Jacob Turnipseed was born on February 11, 1921, to the late Mr. Jeff Davis I urnipseed and Mrs. Queen Mary Turnipseed in Clayton County, Georgia.
Mr. Turnipseed was a veteran who proudly served his country as a member of the Army during WWII. He used to read to and write letters for his fellow soldiers who
could not do so.
Returning home after active duty, despite having only a sixth grade education, he put his entrepreneurial spirit into action at an early age, building his first house for less than two hundred dollars. Over the years, his business grew into W. J. Turnipseed Construction Co. which built the house in which he raised his family, as well as, the church they attended, now known as Old Mt. Nebo. His business foresight led him to begin acquiring rental properties that would provide a housing option for individuals with low to moderate income. He later ventured into the businesses of owning a grocery and rolling store.
Although he had a sharp tongue and a never-ending sense of humor, he respected and honored the Lord through his church attendance at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church,
where he was a member of the Male Chorus and served on the Deacon Board,
under the leadership of Rev. P. J. Dotson. Many years later when his daughters joined Love Fellowship Christian Church, he would visit and developed a relationship with the pastor, Rev. Darrell C. Thomas.
Mr. Turnipseed enjoyed having cookouts with his family; always ready to throw ribs on the grill and have everyone over. It was family to which he devoted his life, where he excelled as a provider and a positive role model. He will truly be missed.
He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Angela T. Allison, Malinda Gail (Anthony) Molock and Cassandra Marie Turnipseed; four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Woods, Mrs. Velma Lee, Mrs. Essie Tolbert and Mrs. Winifred Woodley; one brother, Mr. Arthur R. (Yvonne) Turnipseed; a host of grandchildren, devoted nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Marie Shivers Turnipseed and daughter, Janet Yvette Turnipseed
Jackson.
Prelude
Processional
Celebration through Scripture The Old Testament The New Testament
Minister Antonio Raven Pastor Ray Neal, Faith Memorial Church
Celebration through Prayer
Pastor Arthur Neal, God's Will
International Outreach Ministries
Celebration through Song
Love Fellowship Male Praise Team
Celebration through Words (Three Minutes, Please)
Mr. Thomas Newton
Mr. William Hamm
Mrs. Jeanette Brown Dr. Frazier Ben Todd, Sr.
Mr. Charles Williams
Family Tribute/Poem
Obituary (Read Silently)
Mr. Anthony Molock
Celebration through Song
Love Fellowship Male Praise Team
Celebration Message
Reverend Darrell C. Thomas
Acknowledgements
Recessional
POSTLUDE
Lincoln Cemetery
2275 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, Northwest Atlanta, GA 30314
Home of Anthony and Gail Molock
495 Dix-Lee-On Drive Fayetteville, GA 30214
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He liked to watch the thunder storms, normal people thought were frightening, It was a minor miracle, that he was never struck by lightning, He really did love nature, and watching animals in the sun
You found how he really loved them, when he said. Go GET MY GUN! Competitive king to say the least, he sat upon the throne,
Called his competition Hamfats" when he said Go GET THE BONES!
If you're asking what the bones were, I'm sure now heaven knows. They're what he used to call the pieces, for the game of Dominoes.'
As HE WALKED THE ROADS OF HIS LONG LIFE, OF WHICH THERE WERE SO MANY, His eyes would scan these barren paths, as he searched the ground for pennies:
Once Leroy found a penny first, and said, "I beat you this time:" Undeterred, he searched right on... 'til he yelled, "I found a dime:
He liked to go out fishing, but disliked fixing his boat. And so just as you guessed, one day, the boat refused to float. As THE SHIP FILLS UP WITH WATER, FAMILY BAILING FAST AS THEY CAN.
Mr. Turnipseed remained so calm and guided tliem to land: After that, he chose to cruise, with his boat he did not bother. He knew tlie next cruise on that boat would be Wade in the Water. If HE SENT YOU TO THE CORNER STORE, YOU LEARNED AFTER ONE TIME
TO GIVE HIM ALL HIS CHANGE BACK, EVEN IF IT WAS A DIME! He COULD CALL YOU ON YOUR BIGGEST FAULTS, AND MAKE YOU WANT TO FIGHT.
But somehow you would end up laughing, at yourself that night. We thank you sir for the memories, as we bid you adieu,
You MAY BE GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!
By: Anthony Molock
Pallbearers
Johnson Minnitee III, Erik Pryor, Charles Willingham, Mens Ministry ofLove Fellowship Christian Church
Flower Ladies
Womens Ministry ofLove Fellowship Christian Church
Honorary Flower Ladies
Mother's Ministry ofLove Fellowship Christian Church
Acknowledgements
Thefamily ofWade Turnipseed extends our heartfelt gratitudeforyour expressions of sympathy rendered during this difficult time. Your prayers, visits, phone calls,
flowers and love have blessed us and uplifted our spirits. We thank Godfor each and every one ofyou.
Murray Brothers Funeral Home 1199 Utoy Springs Road, Southwest Atlanta, GA 30331 (404) 349-3000
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