- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Tribute of Love Celebrating the Life of Bro. Elrie Donnie Williams, Jr., Sunrise: March 31, 1917 - Sunset: March 5, 2016, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 11:00 a.m., Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold McKinney Drive, Waycross, Georgia 31501, The Reverend Fer-Rell M. Malone, Sr. - Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-03-08
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Waycross--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Waycross--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Waycross---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Waycross--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Waycross--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Waycross--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Ware County, Waycross, 31.21368, -82.3557
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Elrie Donnie Williams, Jr. Birth date: March 31, 1917. Death date: March 5, 2016. Funeral date: March 8, 2016. Church: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (Waycross, 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_williamselriedonniejr20160308
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_williamselriedonniejr20160308
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say good, bye to pain filled days
And endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best,
An example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond
And set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first. I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light.
I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can To live just one more day. To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and afraid, because I see your tears. I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go. Thank you for loving me. You know I love you too, that's why it's hard to say good,bye and end this life with you. So hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today.
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Wife, Sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, & Family
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The family ofthe late Elrie "Donnie" Williams could not have borne their griefwithout the help ofGod and the love ofyou, ourfriends. Your visits, cards, flowers, telephone calls, prayers and all other acts ofkindness
we have sustained and strengthened us during these hours ofsorrow. gratefully
acknowledge with deep appreciation whatever was done or spoken on our behalf. May Godforever bless each ofyou is ourprayer.
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Sunrise March 31, 1917
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 11:00 a.m.
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 702 Arnold McKinney Drive Waycross, Georgia 31501
The Reverend Fer-Rell M. Malone, Sr. - Pastor
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A time to be born: Bro. Elrie Donnie Williams, Jr. started his life March 31, 1917 in Telmore, GA. He was the third child of Elrie Donnie Williams, Sr. (Daddy Tom) and Leola Baldwin Williams (Mother Lee). A time to love: On August 22, 1939, Donnie married his sweetheart Ethel Thomas, whom he affectionately called "SHOT". To this union four children were born, Edna Reaunette, Donnelle, Edward, and Ann Laverne. A time to plant: He was educated in the public schools of Ware County. He worked for the Atlantic (CSX) Coastline Railroad for thirty~two years. Donnie had many hobbies which consisted of carpenter, auto mechanic, and farming. Donnie is best described as a caring and gentle man always willing to lend a helping hand. He was all about family. Donnie was a husband to Ethel for 76 years and a father to many that he came in touch with. He joined Oak Grove Baptist Church in Telmore, GA at an early age. Later he joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Waycross, GA where he served on the Building Committee, Trustee Board, The Broth~ erhood of Men of the Church, and various other organizations. A time to die: On Saturday, March 5, 2016, Donnie heard a sweet sound of God calling him home and he answered "God's" Call. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, I. G. Wil~ Iiams; four sisters, Princetta W Sumner, Rosa W Murphy, Carrie . Evers and Lola Lorene Williams. Donnie leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Ethel T. Williams; four children, Edna Reaunette Hill (Mel~ vin), Donnelle (Earline), Edward (Eva), Ann Laverne (Lee) all of Atlanta; a special grandson Jamal Williams that he raised as a son of Atlanta, GA. Also mourning his loss are six siblings, Marie W Marable, Bill Williams, Mary E. White, Alexander Williams all of Waycross, GA, Ocie W Slaughter of Atlanta, GA, Martha W Silas of De~ catur, GA; a sister~in~law, Alice Jordan Williams of Blackshear, GA; a brother~in~law, Dr. Bezelle Thomas, of Atlanta, GA; nine (9) grandchildren; nine (9) great~grandchildren; a special cousin, Leola Inman (Mitchell); special friends, Deacon Joseph W Rog~ ers and Joann Skull; caregivers, Rosetta Johnson Whitfield, Ju~ liette McGauley, Ocilla Young, Jacqueline McCray and ShaeKetia Black; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Processional........................................................ Music Ministry
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Prayer of Comfort
Scriptures Old Testament New Testament
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As I knew Him As A Trustee/Neighbor .... Deacon Joseph Wendell Rogers Chairman emeritus, Deacons Ministry Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Family Tributes
Acknowledgments
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Eulogy................................... Reverend Fer~Rell M. Malone, Sr. Pastor, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Recessional ........................ .......... ....................... Music Ministry