- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebration of life for Mr. Kenneth Lamar Blackwell, Sr., sunrise, October 31, 1961, sunset, April 15, 2004, Thursday, April 22, 2004, 1:00 p.m., New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Reverend Matthew Harden, pastor, Reverend Roy D. Andrews, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2004-04-22
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lincolnton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 33.79235, -82.47902
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the April 22, 2004 funeral of Kenneth Lamar Blackwell.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:blackwell20040422
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_blackwell20040422
- 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.
- 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:
-
Celebration Of Life
For Mr. Kenneth Lamar Blackwell, Sr.
Sunrise October31, 1961
Sunset April 15,2004
Thursday, April 22, 2004 1:00 P.M.
New Tabernacle Baptist Church Lincolnton, Georgia
Reverend Matthew Harden, Pastor Reverend Roy D. Andrews, Officiating
Obituary
To everything there is a season, anda time to everypurpose under the heaven:
A Time To Be Bom: Kenneth Lamar Blackwell, Sr., was bom October 31, 1961 to Elizabeth Freeman Blackwell and the late Hosea Blackwell in Augusta, Georgia. At an early age Kenneth confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized at Cummings Grove Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. Kenneth was educated in the Richmond County Public School System, he furthered his studies at Augusta Area Technical School, and was employed with Youngblood Construction Company.
A Time To Die: It was the will of the almighty God to call Kenneth from his earthly home to his eternal home on April 15, 2004 at University Hospital, where he was greeted by his father (Hosea) and brother (Hosea La Vert).
A Time To Plant: Kenneth was the proud and devoted father to three children, Kenneth Blackwell, Jr., Kimberly Blackwell and La Cher Daggett all of Augusta, Georgia.
A Time To Love: Kenneth, (Kent as he was affectionately called by family and friends), was a people loving person, always happy and laughing and would give his last to make someone else happy.
A Time To Embrace: Kenneth leaves to embrace cherished memories: three children, Kenneth, Jr., Kimberly and La Cher all of Augusta; his mother, Elizabeth Blackwell of Augusta, Georgia; three sisters, Cynthia Banks, Gary, North Carolina, Gail and Michelle Blackwell, of Augusta, Georgia; Brother-in-law, Carl Banks, Cary, North Carolina; one niece, Kendra Alien; one nephew, De-Marcus Patterson, both of Augusta, Georgia; Best Friend and "adopted brother" Ricky Eberhart and Cousin/ Best Friend, Anthony Rouse of Augusta, Georgia; Aunts, Elizabeth Elam (Moss) of Lincolnton, Georgia, Alma Leverett (Harold, Sr.), Virda Elam (Willie, Jr.) and Christine Gibson all of Augusta, Georgia, Betty Hartfield, of Martinez, Georgia, Doris Blackwell of Lincolnton, Georgia, and Mary Catherine Hairston (Graylin), of Charlotte, North Carolina; Uncles, Elijah Blackwell of Martinez, Georgia and Bobby Blackwell
(Sarah) of Augusta, Georgia; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Reverend Roy D. Andrews, Presiding Processional
Solo .......................................................... Sis. Doris Blackwell (Aunt)
Scripture .........Old Testament Psalm 23.......... Bro.Joe L Cobb
New Testament John 14:1-6
(Cousin)
Prayer ...................................................DeaconJesse Norman (Cousin)
Solo ............................................................Sis. Alma Leverett (Aunt)
Poem & Appreciation. ......................................... Xendra Alien (Niece)
Reflections............(3 minutes each please)......................Open
Tribute................................... Kennethjr., Kimberly& LaCher (Children)
Eulogy .............................................Reverend Roy D. Andrews
Recessional Interment
New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery Repast New Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Pallbearers
Ricky Eberhart Anthony Rouse Harold Leverett, Jr. Michael Blackwell
James Harvey Donnie Norman
Bruce Rainey Malcolm Ray Wynn
Flower Bearers
Cousins & Friends
The Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment 930 D Antignac Street Augusta, Georgia 30901
When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful. ~
