- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Service in Loving Memory of Mr. Walter Watson, Jr., Friday, March 6, 1998, 11:00 A.M., St. Luke Baptist Church, 1180 Haywood Road, Macon, Georgia, Pastor Marshall Stenson, Officiant
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1998-03-06
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Macon---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Macon--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Macon--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Macon, 32.84069, -83.6324
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Walter Watson, Jr. Birth date: May 10, 1935. Death date: February 28, 1998. Funeral date: March 6, 1998. Church: St. Luke Baptist Church (Macon, 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_watsonwalterjr19980306
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_watsonwalterjr19980306
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Pallbearers
Relatives and Friends of the Family
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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set offootprints in the sand; onttbelonged to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand~ He noticed that many times along the path ofhis life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, You said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set offootprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times oftrial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Acknowledgment
The WATSONfamily wishes to acknowledge, with deep appreciation, the many expressions oflove, concern and kindness shown us during this period of bereavement.
Homegoing Services/Arrangements Entrusted To:
IDCKS AND SONS MORTUARY, INC.
"Middle Georgia's True Trendsetter" 2233 Anthony Road, West Macon, Georgia 31204-5823 Phone: (912) 788-4300 Fax: (912) 781-5500
Service In Loving Memory of
Mr. Walter Watson, Jr.
Friday, March 6, 1998
11:00 A."M.
St. Luke Baptist Church
1180 Haywood Road Macon, Georgia
Pastor Marshall Stenson
A faithful soldier in the army of the LORD, MR. WALTER WATSON, JR., took death's hand and passed from this life Saturday, February 28, 1998.
WALTER was born May 10, 1935 to the parentage of Mr. Walter Watson, Sr. and Mrs. Nellie Goolsby Watson in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. His parents and five sisters, Beatrice Edwards, Ruth Ward, Dorothy Miniger, Mary Lillian Woods, and Sarah Grant, preceded him in death.
He was educated in the Bibb County Public School System and was baptized by the Reverend James A. Jackson at the New Zion Baptist Church. He served his nation, honorably, during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. Of his three year-active duty tour, two years were spent on the front lines of Korea. For his loyal dedication and courageous spirit, Pvt.-1 Watson was awarded several commendations and awards, including: United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the N ational Defense Medal.
Following his service to his country, he moved to New York where he met and married the former Ms. Carolyn Holland. He later met and married the former Ms. Vashti Morris, with whom he stayed until his untimely death.
WALTER retired as a New York City U. S. Postal Supervisor in 1991 and moved back to Macon, Ga. Upon his return, he became united with the St. Luke Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until GOD called him home.
He is survived by a devoted wife, Mrs. Vashti M. Watson, Macon; six daughters, Ms. Phyllis Crawford, Inglewood, CA, Mrs. Millicent (Maurice) Wyatt and Miss Sade' Watson, Macon, Ms. Melissa Watson and Ms. Anise Watson, Bronx, NY, Ms. Shamika Morris, Pottsdam, NY; two sons, Mr. Walter (Dawn) Watson, III, Bronx, NY, Master Phillip Watson, Macon; a dear brother, Mr. A. J. Watson, Queens, NY; seven grandchildren, Daniel Bickram, Bakarri Wyatt, Paige Wyatt, Damali Wyatt, Nilaja Wyatt, Madysen Pattaway, Enji Watson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Prelude
Order of Service
Processional
Hynm
Scripture
Prayer
Selection ................................................. Young Angelic Gospel Choir
Remarks
Selection ................................................. Young Angelic Gospel Choir
Silent Reading of Summarium ............................................. Soft Music
Eulogy ........................................................... Pastor Marshall Stenson
"Last Glance"
Recessional
Interment ................................................. Macon Memorial Park, Inc. Macon, Georgia