- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Obsequies for Francis Eugene Barnwell, Sunday, June 19, 1966, 1:00 p.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Eastover, South Carolina, Dr. H. E. Hardin, Minister, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1966-06-19
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Eastover
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Eastover
Funeral service--South Carolina--Eastover
Genealogy
African American men--South Carolina--Eastover--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Eastover--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Eastover--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Richland County, Eastover, 33.87682, -80.69287
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the June 19, 1966 funeral of Francis Eugene Barnwell. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-B-0015
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_barnwellfranciseugene19660619
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_barnwellfranciseugene19660619
- 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:
-
Mr. Francis Eugene Barnwell, born January 15, 1901 in Bamberg County. The son of Mildred and Henry Barnwell departed this life Wednesday, June 15, 1966.
In 1925 he was joined in holy matrimony to Miss Esther Adams of Orangeburg, S. C. To this union two sons were born.
He joined Gethsemane Baptist Church of Bamberg in 1914. For 38 years he was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Clerk.
His Elementary education was completed in Bamberg County. Higher Education at S. C. State College Where he earned the B. S. and M. S. degrees.
He served as principal of the Webber Public School from 1928-1955. His remaining years he served as teacher of agriculture.
During World War II he served on the war ration board and received a citation from President Roosevelt.
He maintained membership in all professional or ganizations, and was active in local community affairs. Secretary of the Mt. Olive Masonic Lodge # 434, and a licensed notary.
Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Esther Adams Barnwell, two sons, Charles Eugene of Eastover, S. C. and Robert Henry of Aiken, S. C ., one brother William Henry Barnwell of Bamberg, S. C., one sister Mrs. Emma J . Haynes Branchville, S. C ., three aunts, and two uncles. Five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Prelude
Mrs. M. B . Garner, P ian ist
P ro cessio n al .................. .N earer My God To Thee
H y m n .................................. . . Abide with Me
In v o c a tio n ....................... . . . .Reverned L . H. Robinson
Hymn.................................. . How Great Thou Art
S c r ip tu r e ........................... . . .Reverend I. B. Butler
H ym n ........... ...................... . . . Ju b ilee Choir
Remarks: The Church . . . . . .Mr. Jo sep h Cheseborough
The Administration . . . .
The S c h o o l...................... ........... Mr. J . B. Kennedy
Agriculture Department
S o l o ....................................
E u lo g y ................................ ................Dr. H. E. Hardin
S o l o ....................................
Viewing Remains R ecession al
Entombment
Mt. Zion B ap tist Church Cemetery
Flowerbears Webber Faculty Members
Active Pallbearers Masonic Brothers of Lodge No. 434, Eastover Honorary Pallbearers Members of the Faculty Members of the Board of T rustees, School District No. 5
The family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to the many friends for calls, cards, telegrams, flowers and all acts of kindness shown during this hour of bereavement.
