- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Professor Condee "Bobby" Watts, lll, Saturday, June 28, 1997, 2:30 P.M., Salem Baptist Church 2283 Baker Road, Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Jasper Williams, Pastor, Rev. George Scott, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1997-06-28
- 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 Condee Watts III. Birth date: June 29, 1940. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: June 28, 1997. Church: Salem Baptist Church (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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_wattscondelll19970628
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_wattscondelll19970628
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Tribute God gave us a rare precious jewel
that inspired us all. for the length of time he allowed for Bobby to be with us. In his special way and talent he has, for organization
and style is fascinating. His virtuoso piano was as good as any. Many more expressive thoughts that can be shared, but thank you Jesus, for allowing
this shining jewel to have been in our midst. Bro. Alvin Jones
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family extends it's heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for all the love, prayers, acts of kindness and thoughtfulness expressed during our time of sorrow. You will always be remembered and m.ay God continue to bless each one of you.
Special Thanks to Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc.
Expressions with Impressions by Geni (404) 243-8110
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
for
Professor Condee "Bobby" Watts, III
Saturday, June 28, 1997
2:30P.M Salem Baptist Church
2283 Baker Road Atlanta, Georgia
Rev. Jasper Williams, Pastor Rev. Geotge Scott, Officiating
Professor Condee "Bobby" Watts was born June 29, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his early education from Our Lady of Lords Catholic School. He was a graduate of David T. Howard High School.
He is survived by a devoted m.other and father, Mr. & Mrs. Condee Watts, Jr. (Mother Dear), one daughter, Princess A. Watts; one son, Condee Watts W; Mrs. Allison Merritts, a ve1y devoted mother of their children; One uncle, Mr. Issac Campbell of Oakland, California; great uncle, Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Jinks, Albany, Georgia; great aunt, Mrs. Georgia Watts and family of Oakland, California; cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Thrasher, St. Mountain, Georgia; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hanis & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Bob Foster&family (Tampa & Kitty); Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Peek & family; Godfathel~ Smitty Henry; Godsisters, Mr.& Mrs. Bobby Smith "Gerri" and Ms. Audra Goolsby; A devoted friend, Cosby L. McGhee and a devoted neighbor, Betty Copeland, a host of other relatives and friends.
As a teenager, Bobby moved to Baltimore, Maryland and sang with the Baltimore Echols. He was also the musician for the Mayfield Gospel Singers. Upon returning to Atlanta, he formulated the Greater Atlanta Community Choir and The Bobby Watts Ensemble. He was the musician for the Philharmonic Chorale. He was the Minister of Music for the following churches: Salem Baptist Church; Antioch Baptist-South; Faith Tabernacle Baptist. He was the musicinn for St. Catherine sand many other churches just to name a few.
In addition, Bobby was also an accomplished song writer and musician for many
soloists ofAtlanta and the surrounding area.
To God be the Glory.
Presiding . ......... . .......... . ........ Rev. George Scott Prelude Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . Melody of Music W,itten by Pro. Watts Scriptures: (Old Testament) Rev. Ka1y Hanis, Knox Chapel Baptist, Social Circle, Ga. (New Testament)Rev. Robert Maddox, Joy Devine Ministry, Clarkston, Ga. Prayer . . .. Elder Richard Preston, New Chapel of Faith, Atlanta, Ga. Selection .... . .. . ............... "When Gospel Singers Meet" Remarks (Three minutes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Smitty Henry Solo . . . ....................... ." .. Evangelist Margaret Davie Renzarks ............................... Bishop Roy Blake Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "When Gospel Singers Meet" Open Remarks (Two Minutes) Special Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roxanne Clark Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geni Smith Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "When Gospel Singers Meet"