- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Services for Mr. Nelson Wheeler 1965-1995, Wednesday, January 25, 1995, 2:00pm, The Church of Atlanta Lighthouse, 1380 Boulevard, Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia, Bishop M.D. Spires, Pastor, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1995-01-25
- 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 Nelson Wheeler. Birth date: September 28, 1965. Death date: January 17, 1995. Funeral date: January 25, 1995. Church: The Church of Atlanta Lighthouse (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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 41
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_wheelernelson19950125
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_wheelernelson19950125
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The family of Nelson Wheeler expresses thanks and appreciation to all those who have expressed their love and concern through cards, calls, monetary gifts, personal visits and most of all, just for being there. Words couldn't begin to convey our deepest thanks to you. From the bottom of our hearts, God bless and keep all of you.
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Nelson Wheeler was born September 28, 1965 to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wheeler (Sarah). He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 1995.
Nelson attended Atlanta Metropolitan College and Fort Valley State College. He had many talents and interests. His hobbies were community theatre, reading and writing. Most of all, Nelson enjoyed singing and playing the piano. He was always very outgoing and one person who never met a stranger. Although you're no longer with us, we do know that we shall meet again. See you soon Nelson. Rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus. We, your family will miss you dearly.
Nelson was preceded in death by his eldest brother, Stanley Bradley. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wheeler (Sarah); sisters and brothers, Cassie Bradley of New York, Cynthia Wheeler, Janet Barnes, Perlisa Wheeler, Willie Wheeler, and Aaron Wheeler; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Wheeler; six uncles, six aunts; greataunt, Estella Wheeler; eight nephews, seven nieces, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
I waited patiently for the Lord's help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. He pulled me out ofa dangerous pit, out ofthe deadly quicksand. He set me safely on a rock and made me secure. He taught me to sing a new song, a song of praise to our God. Many who see this will take warning and will put their trust in the Lord. In the assembly ofall your people, Lord, I told the good news that you save us. You know that I will never stop telling it. I have not kept the news of salvation to myself; I have always spoken ofyour faithfulness and help. In the assembly of all your people I have not been silent about your loyalty and constant love. Lord, I know you will never stop being merciful to me. Your love and loyalty will always keep me safe.
Psalm 40:1-3,9-11
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION .................................... The Choir The Church of God of Prophecy
SCRIPTURE .............................. Pastor Thomas PRAYER ................................. Pastor Thomas
SOLO
REMARKS: (Three Minutes) OBITUARY (Read Silently) ................... Soft Music EULOGY ............................ Pastor M. D. Spires ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FLOWERS
RECESSIONAL
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