- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- [Funeral program for Forrest Withers]
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2000
- Subject:
- African American men--North Carolina--Pelham--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--North Carolina--Pelham--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--North Carolina--Pelham---History--20th century
Funeral service--North Carolina--Pelham--History--20th century
Mourning customs--North Carolina--Pelham--History--20th century
African Americans--North Carolina--Pelham--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, North Carolina, Caswell County, Pelham, 36.51014, -79.47169
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Forrest Withers. Birth date: February 28, 1906. Death date: November 6, 2000. Funeral date: (not recorded). Church: Red Hill Baptist Church (Pelham, Nc.). 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_withersforrest
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_withersforrest
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Obituary
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Mr. Forrest Withers of 710 Big Oak Farm Road, Ruffin, North Carolina, died Monday, November 6, 2000 at his residence.
He was a native of Caswell County, North Carolina. Born February 28, 1906, to the late George and Sadie Bushnell Withers, was a member of the Red Hill Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Male Chorus. He was a member of the United States Army having served in World War II. He was a retired Farmer in the Ruffin Community.
Mr. Withers was a loving and cheerful person who
met everyone with a smile. He was the last survivor of his immediate family.
He is survived by three devoted nephews, Mr. James Withers (Mary) of Ruffin, North Carolina, Mr. Billy Withers (Jean) of Dale City, Virginia, Mr. Wayne Withers (Pat) of Indianapolis, Indiana; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Sometimes it's hard to understand Why some things have to be;
But in His wisdom God has planned [Jeyond our power to see.
So looking back in tenderness Along the path we 've trod
We cherish the years we had with you, And leave the rest to God.
Sleep on dear on and take your rest ... We loved you, but God loved you best.
Order ofService
Processional
Clergy and Family
Hymn
Male Chorus
Scripture
Old Testament
New Testament
Prayer
Dea. James Walker
Selection
Male Chorus
Acknowledgment & Resolutions
Mrs. Joann Covington
Remarks
(Two Minutes)
Obituary
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Selection
Male Chorus
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Funeral Directors in Charge
Fulton Service
Recessional
Service of Interment & Committal Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Pelham, North Carolina