- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mr. Billy Gene Wright, Sunrise December 13, 1935, Sunset November 1, 2010, Saturday, November 6, 2010, Eleven O'Clock in the Morning, Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30310, Pastor Gregory L. Pollard, Officiating Eulogist, Proverbs 18:14
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2010-11-06
- 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 Billy Gene Wright. Birth date: December 13, 1935. Death date: November 1, 2010. Funeral date: November 6, 2010. Church: Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel (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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_wrightbillygene20101106
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_wrightbillygene20101106
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
The hands dealt in the game of life sometimes can't be changed; Adversity placed on us like balls and chain And the pressure is enough to drain the sane;
But against all odds Uncle Billy rose up and overcame
Accepted his fate and endured the pain, Knowing he could never bare fruit to carry his name Never once did you see him down or hear him complain
Eyes full of life, smile remained the same A loving husband - definition of a man;
Self sufficient is the only way he would stand No need for assistance now God has his hand Escorting him through the pearly gates into the promise land No need for tears, time to rejoice and be glad Know that everyone he love will be by his side
PALLBEA RERS
Nephews
FLOWER BEARERS
Nieces
A C KNOWLE D GE M ENTS
The family of Billy Gene Wright extends our deepest gratitude and hemifelt thanks for all acts of love and kindness shown during our time of bereavement. We are grateful and thankful to God for you. Thank you so much for your prayers, flowers, cards, words of encouragement and special deeds. May God bless you all!
L o v ingly, The Family
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO
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Douglasville Chapel
Historic West End Chapel
8312 Dallas Highway 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Atlanta, Georgia 30310- 1811
770.489.6751
404 .758 . 1731
www.williewatkins. com
Special Events Center 5843 Redan Road
Lithonia, Georgia 30058 770.482 .2376
C ELE BRATI ON O F LIFE
FOR
MR. BILLY GENE WRIGHT
SUNRISE
DECEMBER 13, 1935
SUNSET
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010
ELEVEN O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING
WILLIE A. WATKINS HISTORlC WEST END CHAPEL
1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Southwest Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Pastor Gregory L. Pollard, Officiating Eulogist
"The spirit ofa man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit
who can bear?"
,..., Proverbs 18:14
A GLIMPSE INTO HIS LIFE...
B ILLY G ENE W RI G HT was born December 13,1935 in Warren
County, Georgia to his loving parents, the late Homer Wright Sr. and the late Lou Vatte Jones Wright. The years of growing up in a loving home were shared with his siblings: Mattie, Ernest, Bell, Alice, Lina Mae, Shep, Homer Jr., Bochie, Clara, Janie, Mammie Pearl, Sara and Juanita.
Billy took Mary Ann Benjamin for his wife and they lived a long and happy life together until her death. He was known for his work ethic and was celebrated for his years of service by the Bell South Company, The Presbyterian Church and the family of Dr. Davis.
Billy's devotion for his wife and his work was shared with all his nieces, nephews and others who needed care and support. He was always spoiling the kids - constantly laughing and playfully biting their cheeks.
Billy and Mary were also pet advocates and loved their pets immensely. For years, they embodied the true meaning of "pets are like one of the family"- "Smokey" was with Billy to the end.
Billy did not let age or the times keep him from becoming the "Facebook" of the family. He kept everyone up to date with birth announcements , deaths, illnesses, marriages and family congratulatory information from Warren County to Boston, Massachusetts. Billy lived the phrase that "A family that stays informed - stays in love".
He was a wonderful man who lived, loved and shared much. He leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories to his sisters, Lina Mae Brooks, Man1mie Pearl Neuville and Juanita Wright; brother, Homer (Cleona) Wright Jr. ; special friend, Sally White and Family; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and friends.
ORDER OF CELEBRATION
Prelude
Musician
Processional
Clergy and Family
Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament
Minister Roy Tabor
Prayer Musical Selection Poem Musical Selection Eulogy Acknowledgments Benediction
Elder Samuel Stinson Natalie Woodson Jarrod Trimble Natalie Woodson
Pastor Gregory L. Pollard JoAnn Trin1ble
Recessional
INTERMENT
Crestlawn Cemetery 2275 Simpson road, Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30314