Homegoing Celebration in Memory of Presiding Elder Samuel William Wicker, June 26, 1925 - August 31, 2013, Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:00 A.M., Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 66 Howard Street, Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Jai S. Haithco, Sr., Officiating Pastor, Bishop Frank C. Cummings, Eulogist

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Not} How did he die? But; How did he live? Not; What did he gain? But} What did he give?
These are the things that measure the worth
of a man as a man} regardless of birth.
Not} What was his station? But; Had he a heart? And, How did he play his God-given part?
Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer?
To bring back a smile} to banish a tear? Not; What was his church? Not} What was his creed?
But, Had he befriended those reai!J in need? Not, What did the sketch in the newspaper sqy? But; Ho_. many were sorry when he passed awqy?
These are the things that measure the worth
of a man as a man} regardless of birth.
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Lincoln Cemetery 2275 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Repast will be held in the church fellowship hall following interment.
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Acknowledgements
The family of the late Presiding Elder Samuel William Wicker would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the prayers, telephone calls, visits, floral arrangements, and other kind deeds shown during our bereavement. May God bless each of you richly is our prayer.
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~ amuel William Wicker was born to the union of the late Henry, Sr. and Carrie Bell
Gross Wicker on June 26, 1925 in Washington County, Davisboro, Georgia. He was the fourth of ten children.
Samuel joined May Branch A.M.E. Church at an early age and served faithfully along with the family.
He received his early education in Davisboro, Georgia. After relocating to Atlanta he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Samuel went on to graduate from Morris Brown College where he majored in philosophy and religion. He was an honor student at Interdenominational Theological Center and received a Master of Divinity \vith a maJOr 1n Christian Education.
As he continued to excel in his education he began to prepare himself for ministry. Reverend Wicker pastored various churches throughout the State of Georgia and the Si..~th Episcopal District including Trinity, Turner Monumental in Atlanta, and Saint Paul in Lithonia.
Because of Reverend Wicker's dedication to ministry and his ability to work well with people the Bishop appointed him to be Presiding Elder. He served on the East and North Districts until his retirement in 2004.
Presiding Elder Wicker was preceded in death by seven siblings, Josephine Jordan, Henry Wicker, Jr., Naomi Wicker, David Wicker, Louella Dixson, Doris Wicker, and Ruth Trammell.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Ella Ruth Wicker; one sister, Mother Anna Smith; one brother, Horace A. Wicker, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Organ Prelude Processional Hymn Invocation

"Going Up Yonder"
"Time is Filled with Swift Transition"

#513 Bishop Leon Smith

Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament
Selection
Reflections (Three Minutes, Please)

Reverend Alexis Brookins Reverend Quentin Fretwell
Choir
Presiding Elder Charles W Bennett
On beha!f of Presiding Elders
Reverend Dr. Marvin L. Crawford
On beha!f of Ministers
Mrs. Dorothy Warren
On beha!f of the Neighbors

Selection Eulogy Acknowledgements

Choir Bishop Frank C. Cummings
Mrs. Pearlie Robinson

Benediction Recessional

"Going Up Yonder"

Postlude