- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Service of Worship Celebrating the Life and Immortality of Lonnie Roosevelt Williams Sr., Sunrise Sept. 6, 1926 - Sunset Aug. 9, 2010, Family Hour - 10 am - Funeral 11 am, New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 6330 Pembroke, Detroit, MI 48221, Rev. Wilma R. Johnson, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2010
- Subject:
- African American men--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Michigan--Detroit---History--20th century
Funeral service--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century
African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, 42.33143, -83.04575
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Lonnie Roosevelt Williams, Sr. Birth date: September 6, 1926. Death date: August 9, 2010. Funeral date: (not recorded). Church: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church (Detroit, Mi.). 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_williamslonnierooseveltsr
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_williamslonnierooseveltsr
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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A Service Of Worship Celebrating
The Ufe and Immortality of
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Sunrise Sept.6, 1926-Sunset Aug. 9,2010
Family Hour-10om- Funeral 11om
New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church 6330 Pembroke DetroitM/48221
Rev. Wilma R. Johnson
Lonnie Roosevelt Williams, Sr.,bom September 6, 7926, was the older of two (2) children. His sister, Johnnie Gregory, (who preceded him in death), were both
bom to the late Major and Mattie Williams. He worshipped at St. John AME Church, where he received Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age. Lonnie was educated in the Detroit Public School system. In 7945, upon graduation, Lonnie enlisted in the United States Navy where he seNed his country on six (6) different vessels as a Semen First Class. He was decorated with the: .VICTORY and ASIAnC PACIFIC AREA CAMPAIGN MEDALS OF HONOR. After departing the Navy with an Honorable Discharge, he enlisted in the Naval ReseNe. Lonnie married Geneva, (who preceded him in death). Within this union
were bom five (5) children: LaDawn (who preceded him in death); Lonnie,Jr.;Lynn;Nancy;and Michael. After the dissolution of this union, Lonnie went on to marry Dorothy Nelson (who preceded him in death). The Williams family was increased by two (2) children, Dorris and Richard Walker. In 7947, Lonnie was hired as the first Black Auto mechanicfor Ford Motor Company Mound Road plant. He retired after 40-plus years from the Ford Sterling Plant. Lonnie volunteered in his community by patrolling the streets of his neighborhood along side the Northwest CB Patrollers. One of his favorite hobbies were collecting model trains. His past-time activities was going out on his boat to fish and attending weekly Bingo. Lonnie was a long-standing member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, where he seNed with Usher Ministry No. 7. He faithfully attended Sunday school until his health declined. He enjoyed and looked forward to visits from the New Prospect Family while convalescing, as well as his own family and friends. Lonnie leaves to cherish his memories: Mozelle Carr, (his Beloved) ; his children: Dorris, Richard, Lonnie, Jr. (Carolyn W.); Lynn(Milered; Nancy (William); Michael; and Aaron & Donald (his adopted
sons). 79 grandchildren; 3 7great grandchildren, a host of nieces nephews,
cousins and devoted friends.
I have fought the good ffght I have ffn/shed the race I have kept the faith -2 ttmonthy 4:7
Acknowledgements
Processional
VISitation .~ ~; Remarks 'f1: /
Myrtle Nelson
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Organ Prelude Opening
New Prospect Music Ministiry
Johnnie Gray
/
Opening Hymn
When you hear of my Homegoing
Scripture
23rd Psalm
Prayer
Minster
Special Remarks
Geneva Williams
Special Remarks
Word of Faith- Minster
Obituary
Carolyn W. Williams
Solo
1 won't Complain
Gotha Bonner
Words of Comfort
Rev. WilmaR Johnson
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. WilmaR Johnson
Recessional Going Up Yonder
Organ Prelude
OUR PRAYER We tum to thee Almighty God, in this time of grief, We do not beg for comfort and we do not ask reliet We only seek thy courage and the strength to bear our sorrows So that we might still fulfill our places and carry on tomorrow. We do not want to drop our crosses or fall beside the way Just give us grace to seNe thee God, for still another day; Let not our bodies weaken now, let not our minds grow weary, However much your skies seem to be more dark and dreary. Enable us to do thy will however great our losses And us your humble seNants. God help us bear our crosses.
Pallbearers Shawnsey Walker- Ruben Williams
Aaron Carr- David Artist Hamanuel Williams- Leroyi Payne
Flowers Bearers Ushers Minsters
Internment Detroit Memorial Park East
Warren Ml
Arran{Jements Entrusted To OH Pye Ill Funeral Home
77600 Plymouth Rd.
Detroit,MI 48227
Acknowledgement
The family of the late Lonnie Williams Sr., Wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes,
prayers. The many other expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed. A More personal acknowledgement will be made at a later date.