Final Services For The Late

DEACON EARL ANDERSON

November 25, 1929

November 5, 1982

Thursday Afternoon, November Eleventh Nineteen Hundred - Eighty-Two Three-Thirty Oclock
GREATER MOUNT CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH The Reverend L. T. Coley, Minister Augusta, Georgia

** OBITUARY **
Deacon Earl Anderson was born on November 25, 1929 to the late Mrs. Elise M. Jones and the late Mr. L. M. Anderson in Washington, Georgia.
Deacon Anderson found Christ at an early age and joined the Greater Mount Canaan Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons and the Choir. He served in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. His career in the health professions spanned most of his adult life. His service to those who were ill and in need of help, reflected his kind, gentle, and patient nature.
Deacon Anderson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rebecca W. Anderson; three daughters, Miss Deborah O. Anderson, Miss Feronda D. Anderson, and Mrs. Pamela G. Knight; two sons, Kenneth D. Anderson and Curtis G. Anderson; one grandchild, Tiffany L. Anderson; three sisters, Mrs. Daisy Williams, Mrs. Mattie Williams, and Mrs. Thelma Fugghett; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Teresa C. Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Deacon Anderson was devoted to his family, a loyal friend, and a Christian gentleman. His life and service has touched the lives of so many people that though he now rests in peace with God, the memory of who he was will always live in the memory of all who knew him.

** SERVICES ** Reverend L. T. Coley, Officiating THE PROCESSIONAL
HYMN OF PRAISE ............................... Choir and Congregation "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
SCRIPTURE OF COMFORT ............... Reverend Rudolph Mayes
THE INVOCATION ............................ Reverend Albert James REMARKS
Deacon Ollie Johnson, Chairman of Board of Deacons Reverend Charles Smith, Assistant Pastor, Elim Baptist Church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE .............. Sister Mildred Irish
SOLO .................................................. Sister Rosa Mae Johnson "Jesus Will Hear You Pray"
THE EULOGY .................................. Reverend Nathaniel Irvin
THE BENEDICTION ................................................... Minister
THE RECESSIONAL

** PALLBEARERS **

Mr. Curtis Mackie

Mr. William Glover

Mr. Alvin Bryant

Mr. Wesley Sanders

Mr. Howard Thornton

Mr. Melvin Brown

** HONORARY PALLBEARERS ** Board of Deacons, Greater Mount Canaan Baptist Church

** FLOWER ATTENDANTS **

Board of Ushers, Greater Mount Canaan Baptist Church

INTERMENT Mount Olive Memorial Gardens
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THE MASTERS WAY
Not ours to know the reason why, Unanswered is our prayer,
But ours to wait for Gods own time To lift the Cross we bear;
Not ours to know the reason why From loved ones we must part,
But ours to live in faith and hope, Though bleeding to the heart;
Not ours to know the reason Why this anguish, strife and pain,
But ours to know a crown of thorns Sweet graces for us gain,
A cross, a bleeding heart and crown What greater gifts are given?
Be still, my heart, and murmur not; These are the Keys of Heaven.
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DENTS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT In Charge of Arrangements