- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Deacon Emeritus Harrison H. Whatley, Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:00 AM, Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 1500 Norman Drive, College Park, Georgia, Officiating, Reverend Dr. Keith L. Reynolds, Pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2017-03-10
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--College Park--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--College Park--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--College Park---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--College Park--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--College Park--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--College Park--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, College Park, 33.65344, -84.44937
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Harrison Henry Whatley. Birth date: September 26, 1924. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: March 10, 2017. Church: Christian Fellowship Baptist Church (College Park, 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_whatleyharrisonhenry20170310
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_whatleyharrisonhenry20170310
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Deacons
Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Ushers
The family of Harrison H. Whatley would like to express our deepest appreciation for your kindness, blessings and well wishes during our time of bereavement. Your love and support brought us great comfort and we humbly
solicit your continued prayers and support.
The Whatley Family wishes to thank Donald Roberson for his untiring assistance in caring for Harrison.
Special Thanks to the Visiting Nurse Health System's Staff (Napean, Mary Ann,
Kathleen and Joel).
Murray Brothers Funeral Home 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW
Atlanta, GA 30331 404-349-3000
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Friday, March 10, 2017 11:00AM
Christian Fellowship Baptist Church 1500 Norman Drive College Park, Georgia Officiating
Reverend Dr. Keith L. Reynolds, Pastor
Deacon Emeritus Harrison Henry Whatley was born September 26, 1924 in
Milner, Lamar County, Georgia to the late Lillian Ison Whatley and Albert Leon Whatley, Sr. He attended Central Elementary School, a school that was built on one acre of land, deeded from his granddaddy so his children could get an education. Harrison attended High School in Spalding County (Griffin, Georgia) and attended Hampton Institute (Virginia), Chicago School of Decoration and Morehouse College.
On December 21, 1985, he was united in marriage to Vera J. Sims.
Being the son of a contractor, he learned the skills of the trade. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia, he worked at Whatley Construction Company in charge of Upholstering and Interiors. He also worked at the Pullman Shop in upholstering, interior and finishing departments. After leaving the Pullman Shop, he opened Whatley's Interiors, Inc., and VOWH Enterprises, Inc.
Harrison joined Central Baptist Church, Milner, Georgia, at the age of 10. While in college, he joined and attended the Church of Christ, Hampton, Va. After returning to Atlanta he united with Union Baptist Church and served for 27 years as director of the Church School and the Scouting Program where he received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a volunteer in scouting can receive. (pictured on back) He was ordained a Deacon in March 1958 and has served as a Deacon for 59 years. In 1991 he joined Christian Fellowship Baptist Church where he served for 25 years and became a Deacon Emeritus. He served 9 years as the first Chair of Deacons and has served on many other church committees. He attended several Baptist Congress and Conventions' religious education and leadership classes. Harrison gave his all!
Harrison is survived by his wife, Vera Sims Whatley; sister Maurice W. Haynes, cousin Walter Dallas; sisters-in-law, Shirley S. Sumlin, Willie Mae Whatley, brothers -in-law, Roger (Sarah) Sims, Eddie Sims, Larry Sims; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Special Friend of the family, Monica Madhosingh.
Processional
Hymn ......................................" Blessed Assurance " ... ................ . ..........Page 508
Scripture Readings: The Old Testament ..............Psalms 27 ................. ..Rev. Manus Caldwell The New Testament ....... .1 Corinthians 13 ......................Rev. Clinton Minor
Prayer ..............................................................................................Rev. Grady Bridges
Solo........... ....... "May The Work I've Done Speak For Me" .........Mrs. Emmary Cotton
Reflections: (Three Minutes)
Dr. Moses Norman, Chair of Deacons Rev. Henry V. Thurston, Life Long Friend Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Former Pastor Mr. Robert Gaines, Valhacha Community Club Mr. Walter Dallas, Family
Poem ............................... "Go Down Death " ..... . ......... ....... Mr. Walter Dallas James Weldon Johnson
Musical Selection...................... "Center ofMy Joy" . .................. Mr. Bennie Bridges
Reading of the Obituary (Silently)
Eulogy .. .. ... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Reverend Dr. Keith L. Reynolds
Acknowledgements ....................................................................Murray Brothers Staff
Recessional ............................. "We're Marching to Zion" ........................Page 590
Interment
Lincoln Cemetery 2275 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
Repast Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall