hiE LAST REQUEST

Please don't say that I gave up,
Just say that I gave in. Don't say I 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 rightTo 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 me 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 all over and it's done;
Just see to all my loved ones needs, The battle has been won.
But ifyou must do something,
Then I have one last request; Forgive me for any wrongs I may have 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 loved me. Praise God who loved me best.

Praise God

Praise God Amen.

Praise God

Jaiihearers

Donnie Hill Randolph Howard Richard Riley

Chuck Tuggle Nathaniel Veal Walter Vinson

Arhnofnleagment.
The family of the late Reginald Bernard Vinson wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed.
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Thursday, January 25,2001 Three O'clock P.M.
St. Paul A.M.E. Church 989 Morrow Avenue Macon, Georgia
Pastor Terence R. Gray Officiating

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"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die... " Ecclesiastes 3:1
On Saturday, January 20, 2001, Reggie slipped away to a peaceful rest at his home.
Reggie was born September 17, 1963 to the parentage of John Matthew and Helen B. Vinson. He was a graduate of Ellsworth Hall Elementary School and Northeast High School, where he was a member of Northeast Raiders Marching Band of Macon, Georgia. He also served as a pager for Representative Richard Green as a part of his Government Studies.
He attended Savannah State University of Savannah, Georgia and The Middle Georgia Technical Institute in Warner Robins, Georgia. Reggie joined St. Paul A.M.E. Church at an early age and remained a member until his death. He was a member of "The Voices of Praise" and the Usher Board. He was employed at the Medical Center of Central Georgia and Macy Retirement Center of Macon, Georgia.
He leaves to cherish his memories: His son, Aubrey Clayton Vinson of Macon, GA; devoted parents, John Matthew and Helen B. Vinson of Macon, GA; six aunts, Griernette Rogers of Macon, GA, Dana B. McCullough, Sarah Blackwell, Patricia B. Steele and Geraldine Blackwell of North Carolina and Corine Vinson of Boston, MA; six uncles, Oscar (Barbara) Vinson, Rosevelt (Atha) Blackwell, Robert (Gertrude) Blackwell, Calvin Blackwell, James Blackwell and Emerson Blackwell of North Carolina; three great aunts, Barbara (George) Harper of Columbus, OH, Mattie Harris of Elberton, GA and Earnestine McCurdy of Atlanta, GA; two great uncles, Charles (Eunice) Teasley of Columbus, OH and Freddie Grier of Macon, GA; god parents, James T. & Felmen H. Singleton; god sisters, Tomekia Pertillo of Macon, GA, Charmekia Smith (Patrick) of Columbus, OH, Allyson Vinson of Boston, MA and Nichelle Singleton Gooden of Mableton, GA; cousins, other relatives and devoted friends.

:JlYER FOR A LITTLE BOY
Presented by Mom during Reggie's early childhood
Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. Thy Angels guard me through the night And keep me safe (til morning light.
Make me a boy who's brave ofheart, willing & strong to do my part.
Please help me to be good each day, and always honest in my play.
Lord, while I live I want to be from quick and angry passionsfree,
W'ith gentle thoughts and happy face, andpleasant words in every place.
I pray whatever wrongs I've done Thu willforgive them, every one. Be near me when I wake again,
and bless all those I love. Amen.

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The Reverend Terence R. Gray, Presiding
Prelude
Processional ............. Ministers, Pallbearers & Family
Hymn of Comfort ................... Choir & Congregation
'Ylbide With Me" P. 495
Prayer of Consolation .......... Reverend John Norfleet
The Liturgy of the Word Old Testament-23rd Psalm ....... Reverend Tim Booker New Testament ................... Reverend Leonard Searcy Solo ........................................................ Barbara Boddy
"Beautiful Garden" P. 319
Remarks ........................... Reverend Marlette Gilbert Chris Simonton
Medley of Songs ........................................ Greg Oliver
Acknowledgment .................................... Saralyn Riley
Selection ............................................................... Choir
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" P. 84
Eulogy ............................... Reverend Terence R. Gray **Hymn of Assurance ........... Choir & Congregation
"Battle Hymn Of The Republic" P. 527
Recessional .. ~........... Ministers, Pallbearers & Family
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Woodlawn Memorial Park Macon, Georgia
**All Standing