- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A service in everlasting memory of David Avery, Sr., Wednesday, November 23, 1994, 2:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 1994-11-23
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the November 23, 1994 funeral of David Avery, Sr.. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-A-0070
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_averydavidsr19941123
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_averydavidsr19941123
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1994 2:00 P.M.
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor
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Mr. David Averyy Sr., bom October 20, 1949, entered into peaceful eternal rest, Sunday, November 20, 1994.
David, the third son of Florence Maris and Daniel E. Avery, Sr. (deceased), was bom in Augusta, Georgia. He attended Ursula Collins Elementary School and was a 1967 graduate of Lucy Laney High School. After graduating from high school, David attended Friendship Jr. College, Rock Hill, South Carolina and Paine College, Augusta, Georgia.
David was a loving and devoted husband and father, David was a man of duty and responsibility. He served in the United States Air Force for many years. He was also employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.
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At an early age, David was baptized at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, where he was actively involved in various church ministries. His spiritual life reflected his love tor tue Lord as he continued to seek a deeper relationship with God. He shared the goodness of the Lord with his family, as he sought to bring them closer together also, with his friends, as he called them often to speak of God's grace, and with his Church, where he worked untiringly with the Brotherhood Ministry. He touched the lives of many on his Christian journey.
He leaves to cherish his everlasting memory: his devoted wife, Mary; one son, David Avery, Jr., Augusta, GA; one daughter, LaChonna L. Avery, Augusta, GA; David's mother, Mrs. Florence Maris; step-father, Mr. Lee Maris, Augusta, GA; step-mother, Naomi Avery, Augusta, GA; five brothers, Daniel E. Avery, Jr., Augusta, GA, Michael Avery, Lancaster, SC, Kenneth Avery, Jacksonville, FL, Melvin Avery, Augusta, GA and Andre Avery, Augusta, GA; one sister, Louise Tate, Augusta, GA; one grandchild, Rodrick A. Avery, Augusta, GA; mother and father-in-law, Albertha Smalls and Willie L. Smalls, Denmark, SC; three brothers-in-law, Thomas Tate, Augusta, GA, Larry D. Smalls, South Ozone Park, NY, and Michael Smalls, Atlanta, GA, seven sisters-in-law, Henrietta Aveiy, Augusta, GA, Emily D. Avery, Lancaster, SC, Rene' Avery, Jacksonville, FL, Martha Avery, Augusta, GA, Margaret A. Rowland, Augusta, GA, Willie Mae Smalis and Sandra M. Smalls, Atlanta, GA, two devoted friends, James Scott and Charles Walton, Augusta , GA; and a host of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
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Processional
"Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
Hymn Scripture
Prayer
Choir
Rev. Dr. Alvin Larke, Jr. Pastor, St. John A.M.E. - Brenham, TX
Rev. Harvey Andrews
Remarks
Trustee Charles Walton - Close Friend Trustee Milledge Kyler - Trustp Ministry Dea. Hawthorne Welcher - Brotherhood Ministry
Acknowledgements Remarks St Solo Eulogy
Recessional Interment
Repast
Mrs. Sharon Scott Trustee James Scott Rev. Dr. Sam Davis Pastor, Beulah Grove Baptist Church
Walker Memorial Park Augusta, Georgia
Beulah Grove Resource Center
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"The Lord is my shepherd: shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadsth me in the paths of righteousness for his name 's sake. Yea, though 1 walk through the valley of the shadow oj death, 1 will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence ofmine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days oj my life: and I will dwell in the house ofthe Lordfor ever. "
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Trustee Ministry and Matron Circle of Beulah Grove Baptist Church **********
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Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when 1 heard His call 1 turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way Ifound the peace at the close ofday.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with rememberedjoys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
But not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My life's been full, I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undo grief Lift up your heart, and peace to theeGod wanted me now, He set me free.
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The family of David Avery, Sr., would like to express sincere gratitude to everyone for the many acts of thoughtfulness. We shall respond at a later date.
********** WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.