- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Walter E. Bennett, Jr. Saturday, February 6, 2021, Two O'Clock in the Afternoon. Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens, 3666 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah, GA. Reverend Dr. George C. Miller, III, Pastor, Elim Baptist Church, Officiating and Presiding. The Order of Service, Scripture and Prayer, Reverend Jeffrey Jones. Reflections, Ms. Patricia Rocke, John M. Tutt H. S. C/o 1969, Obituary (Read silently). Words of Comfort, Reverend Dr. George C. Miller, III, Committal No Repast will be Entertained
- Date of Original:
- 1982-08-14
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Hephzibah--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Hephzibah--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Hephzibah--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Hephzibah--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Hephzibah--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Hephzibah, 33.31403, -82.09679
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the February 6, 2021 funeral of Walter E. Bennett. Funeral Date: February 6, 2021. Church: Elim Baptist Church (Augusta, Ga.)
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/record/dlg_fpro_bennettwalter20210206
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_bennettwalter20210206
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
Homegoing Celebration for
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Saturday, February 6, 2021
Two Oclock In The Afternoon
MT. OLIVE MEMORIAL GARDENS
3666 Deans Bridge Road | Hephzibah, GA
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Reverend Dr. George C, Miller, III
Pastor, Elini Baptist Church
Officiating and Presiding
The Order #/ Service
Scripture and Prayer
Reverend Jeffrey Jones
Reflections
Ms. Patricia Rocke
John M. Tut'F II. S. C/o 1969
Obituary (Read silently)
Words of Comfort
Reverend Dr. George C. Miller, III
Committal
**No REPAST WILL BE ENTERTAINED
On January 30, 2021, God saw fit to give wings to His
beloved and devoted soldier, Deacon Walter Edward
Bennett, Jr.
Walter was born October 29, 1951 to Walter, Sr. and
Lessie Mae Bennett in Augusta, GA. He was educated in
the Richmond County School System, and graduated from
John M. Tutt High School in 19G9. He furthered his
education at Paine College, Augusta, GA. Walter held
several positions at Graniteville Mill, the Youth
Development Center, Richmond County Youth
Development Center, Aiken Regional Medical Center and
was most recently employed with Allied Universal
Services, providing security at the Starbucks facility.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Mr. Walter E.
Bennett, Sr.;first wife, Mrs. Rosetta Rouse Bennett; and
daughter, Ms. Miranda S. Bennett.
He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted wife, Marsha
Mayes Bennett, Augusta, GA; sons, Jermaine (Brittany)
Bennett, Indianapolis, IN and Rashon (Shawona) Bennett
Augusta, GA; step-son, Julian Mayes, Augusta, GA;
step-daughters, Brittany, Druscilla and Azalee Mayes all
of Augusta, GA; seven grandchildren, Maurice, Keshawn,
Korell, Kevin, Carsyn, Kristian, and Choyce all of
Augusta, GA; loving mother, Mrs. Lessie Mae Bennett,
Augusta, GA; brothers, Richard (Bahai) Bennett, Boston,
Massachusetts, First SGT USA Retired Edw'in C.
Bennett, Augusta, GA and Henry (Maria) Bennett, Rock
Hill, SC;,Freda A. Bennett and Lois E. Graham, both of
Augusta, GA; aunt, Effie Williams, Ashville, NC; and a
host of nephews, nieces, cousins and loving friends.
Acknowledgements
The family of the late Deacon Walter E. Bennett, Jr.
sincerely appreciates the comfort received by the many
acts of kindness, prayers, and concerns during this time.
May God richly bless each of you and keep you safely in
His arms. -The Family
Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home
3618 Peach Orchard Road
Augusta, Georgia 30906
(p) 706-790-8858
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