A Celebration of the Life of James "Jimmy" Calloway Washington, October 12, 1919 - January 5, 2006, Wednesday, January 11, 2006, 12:00 Noon, First Congregational Church, 105 Courtland Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, The Reverend Dr. Dwight D. Andrews, Pastor, Officiating, The Reverend Andrew J. Young, Eulogist

A CelebratiOn ofthe Life of
]AMES 'JIMMY" CALLOWAY WASHINGTON
October 12, 1919 r--1 January 5, 2006
WEDNESDAY,}ANUARY 11,2006 12:00 NOON
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 105 COURTLAND STREET ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303
THE REVEREND DR. DWIGHT D. ANDREWS, PASTOR OFFICIATING
THE REVERENED ANDREW]. YOUNG EULOGIST

OBITUARY
Mr. James Calloway Washington, the only child ofJames Samuel and Lillie Washington, was born on October 12, 1919, in Monroe, Louisiana. Although he was the only child, his parents reared children of deceased relatives. This created a closely knit extended family and instilled in him the importance of family that he carried until the end.
His early education was in the Monroe, Louisiana Public School System. During his teens, he spent the summers on the campuses of Grambling State University and Southern University. As a young adult he spent summers in Gary, Indiana with extended family members.
He attended Morehouse College where he met and married Alice Holmes on October 10, 1942. His studies were interrupted by service in World War II. His military career included studies with the Signal Corps in St. Augustine, Florida and the Illinois Institute of Technology. His tours of duty included stints in the European Theater and the D-Day invasion. He returned to Morehouse and graduated in 1952. As a result of his outstanding football accomplishments at Morehouse College, he was inducted into "The Extra Point Hall of Fame" on April24, 1981.
His professional career with the Federal Government spanned 35 years. While working with the Federal Government he developed a passion for golf and won various golf tournaments. He even had the joy of making a hole in one at the Browns Mill Golf Course. He retired from the Contract Compliance Division of the Department of Labor.
He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was affiliated with Torch Bearers of Morehouse College, the Over Forty Softball league, was a founding member and treasurer of the Friends of the Auburn Avenue Library and his last affiliation was with the Wall of Tolerance in Washington, DC, which was sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center. He donated his body to Emory University Medical School for Research. Emory acknowledged his contribution with this comment, "It is only through the altruism of individuals such as James Calloway Washington that physicians and surgeons learn a most important part of their profession."
James and Alice Washington had three daughters, Patricia, Wynelle and Alice Jean. He was a devoted and loving husband and father who protected his girls. He and Alice put their daughters through Spelman College and always worked to ensure that they had everything. After retirement, James devoted all of his time to his family. In fact, his granddaughters thought that his only full-time job was to love, cherish and care for them. He was truly a family man with a loving heart, joyful spirit and zest for life that was shared with his family and friends. In return, he was loved and adored by many, but especially by his girls.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Washington Clement He is survived by his wife Alice Holmes Washington, two daughters, Wynelle Marie Washington Scott and Alice Jean Washington, granddaughters, Anika Clement Wharton (Steven), Morgan Nichole Scott and Alice Carey Washington and great-granddaughter Patricia Holmes Wharton, the Calloway, Holmes and Sellers Families, numerous godchildren and life long friends.

.The Masters Final Round
January 5, 2006
Good Morning Lord,
It's me jimmy. I just wanted to thank you for this great day. Your preparations were exceptional in everyway.
Thanks for the perfect outfit with creased slacks and clubs impeccably polished.
The Course was ready; the Greens manicured just right. With my eyes on the ball, those bunkers didn't matter at all. The cheers of the crowd warmed my heart with glee, as I saw my partners waiting in the gallery.
There was "Doc" Holmes, "Tup", and Oliver giving me a nod, while off to practice their swings they did trod.
Then out from the 19th Hole, I was happy to see, Mama, and Daddy Washington, Arthur,Jaunita, other Calloways, and Uncle Vollie.
As I moved on my eye caught a beautiful sight, there was Miss Pattie, Hamp, Marie Isabella, Hamilton and Gary to tell me everything will be alright.
With just enough wind, and Big Bertha in hand, I prayed for the Ace you allowed me to land. It was a glorious moment to have my final score card tallied, and my Green Jacket fitted by You.
Then I heard a voice singing so sweetly and clear, it was my Patricia I've longed to hold and hear. I am grateful, Lord, You made the choice to have me come and play Your Final Round. You didn't want me to watch the match from a distant course.
LDrd, help Alice, my children and all who cared for me, understand this is a beautiful place to be. Wipe their tears, protect them day by day, and prepare them for their journey where we'll be together again, one day.
Thanks again, Lord. This has been a glorious day.
Sincerely, James Calloway Washington "James C.", Daddy", "Granddaddy", "Uncle Jimmy"
P.S. Lord, where is Macy's? I'm ready to go shopping.

Reflections

ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude

Processional

Welcome and Invocation. .......................... The Reverend Dr. Dwight D. Andrews

Congregational Hymn ............ .Amazing Grace. ............. African American Hymnal

Scripture Readings. ............................. The Reverend Elizabeth Mitchell Clement The Old Testament ... .Psalm 27: 1-4J 12-14 The New Testament ... John 14:1-4

Pastoral Prayer. ........................................ The Reverend Norman M Rates

Acknowledgments and Remarks (3 minutes please) Herman ":SkipH Mason The Honorable Emma Darnell Mr. Johnny Cowan Mrs. Anika Clement Wharton

Obituary (to be read sJlently)

Musical Selection. ............ .Precious Lorci Take My Hand ............. Thomas Dorsey Mr. Cornelius WattsJ Soloist

The Eulogy. ........................................... The Reverend AndrewJ. Young

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A Medley ofFavorite Hymns .................................. .Mr. Trey Clegg; Organist

Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reverend Elizabeth Mitchell Clement

Recessi'onal. . ......................................................... .I'll Fly Away

You are cordiallyinvited to join the fam1ly in the Fellowship Hall for a meal immediately following the semce.

HONORARY ESCORTS

The Diaconate, First Congregational Church, UCC

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Former colleagues of Contract Compliance Division of the D epartment of Labor

Charles T. Bell, Sr.

James Patrick

Reverend Willie Bolden

Dr. Asa Yancey, Sr.

Dr. ]oel Boykin

Robert Dickens, Jr.

Johnny Cowan

Howard Head

Dr. Frances Davis

H. Michael Henderson

!man Plemon El-Amin

judge Howardjohnson

Madison]. Foster, II

Arthur Mickelbury, Jr.

E. Byron Glore

Ronnie Oden

Dr. John Hall

Rodney Poirier

Ben jenkins

Leon Rosser

Ezekiel McConnell

Judge A.L. Thompson
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As expressed by Emo.ry University's Medical Research Center in a letter datedJanua.ry 5, 2006

Dear Mrs. Washington:

I wish to express my appreciation for your husband's generous act in donating his body for medical education and research and to you for carrying out his wishes. It is only through the altruism of individuals such as]ames Calloway Washington that physicians and surgeons learn a most important part of their profession.

Please accept my sympathy for your loss and my respect for one who is able to be helpful to the world after deatJ1.

Sincerely,

Kyle W. Petersen, Ph.D. Emory University Medical Research Center

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The family of]ames C. Washington wishes to extend d1eir heartfelt duwks to d1e many family and friends for the generous wishes ollove and support during]ilnmy's long term illness and homegoing.

At d1e conclusion oFEmory University's medical research efforts, disposition olhis cremains will be determii1ed. h1lieu of flowers, d1e family asks d1at donations be made in loving memory ol]ames Calloway Washington to an Emergency Student Fund at Morehouse CoUege, c/o Development Oflice, 830 Westwew Drive, Adanta, GA 30310.

Carl M. Williams