- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mr. Larry Varner, Sr., Saturday, July 3, 2010, 11:00 A.M., Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel, 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30032, The Reverend M.A. Blount, Officating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2010-07-03
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Larry Varner, Sr. Birth date: August 31, 1953. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: July 3, 2010. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, 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_varnerlarrysr20100703
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_varnerlarrysr20100703
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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11The Last Request"
Please don't say that I gave up,just say I gave in. Don't say /lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best... Just say I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could, not to do less. Please don't give me wings or halos, that's for God to do. I want no more than I deserve. No extras, just my due. Please don't give flowers or talk in harsh tones. Don't be concerned about me now, I'm well with God, I've made it home. Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. Just
see to all my family needs, the battle has been won. When you draw a picture ofme, don't draw me as a saint. I've done some good, I've done some wrong,
so use all your paint. Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark, in fact don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart. Don't just remember good times, but remember some bad. For life is full of many things, some happy and some sad. But ifyou must do something, then I have one last request. Forgive me for the wrong I've done. And with the love that's left. Thank God for my soul's resting. Thank God for I've been blessed. Thank God for all who love me, praise God who loves me best.
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The family of Mr. Larry Varner, Sr. is appreciative for the condolences extended to us during the homegoing of our love one. We have been truly blessed by your acts of kindness.
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1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032 The Reverend M. A. Blount
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Mr. Larry Varner, Sr., the son of the late Ollie Clyde Varner and the late Gus Varner, was born August 31, 1953.
Larry joined and was baptized at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Greenville, Georgia. He attended Greenville Consolidated High School. Larry was a very dedicated worker for twelve years at Georgia Masonry.
He was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Larry enjoyed listening to music in his quiet time. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory, wife, Gracie Varner; seven children, Sharon, Travis, Kimberly, Delmetric, Willie, Larry, Jr., and Krystal, all of Georgia; eight grandchildren , KaNyia, Kireon , Rodrekean, Domonique, Camryn, Danielle, Eddye, Jr., and lsiah; four brothers, Samuel, Charles, Ronnie, and Morris Varner; one sister, Mary V. Dowell; two aunts, Ophelia Swanson and Dassie Gates; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Gus
Varner, and brother, Leroy Varner.
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PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN
PRAYER
SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament The New Testament
SOLO .................................................. Gerilene Clemons REMARKS: (Two minutes, please) ...... .. ... Family/Friends SOLO ............................................................. Eula Nolley EULOGY ............................... The Reverend M.A. Blount ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............... Donald Trimble Staff
RECESSIONAL .... ... ......... "Float On" ................ Floaters
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