- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebration of life for Mr. Robert E. Blount, Jr., "Sonny," Saturday, November 8, 2003, 11:00 a.m., Williams Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 1630 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. Paul W. Gardner, pastor officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2003-11-08
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the November 8, 2003 funeral of Robert Edward Blount.
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:blount20031108
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_blount20031108
- 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:
-
Cetefaration
Life
(Mr. (Robert fE. <Blount,3r. "Sonny"
Saturday, November 8, 2003 11:00 AM.
yViffiams MemoriaCChristian Methodist Episcopal Church 1630 Fifteenth Street ~ *Augusta, Cjeorgia Reverend *Dr. TautW. (jaroner ~ Taster Officiating
ituary
On a Christmas day in 1940, in Augusta, Georgia, Robert and Hertha Blount received a very special gift. The Lord blessed them with their first son. His
parents proudly named him Robert Edward Blount, Jr., after his father, but soon the world would come to know him as "Sonny". In the early morning hours on November 4, 2003, Sonny quietly transcended this earth and joined his daddy, sister Jeannene and our Lord in the celestial heavens.
He received his education in the Richmond County School System and gradu
ated from Lucy C. Laney High School, Class of 1956. He received his college
degree from Morehouse College in 1961 and furthered his studies at Spring
field University in Massachusetts and the University of North Carolina. His
career as a Track and Field Coach began at Dillard University. He continued
his career at Fort Valley State University, this time adding swimming to his
coaching credentials.
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He excelled in sports while matriculating through high school and college. His tremendous athletic ability afforded Sonny the title of Star Athlete in foot ball, basketball, swimming and track. He was also quite an outdoorsman. His love of hunting and fishing remained with him throughout his life.
Sonnys greatest gift was his wonderful sense of humor, which made him the life of the party. His natural talent to make anyone laugh endeared him to many and surrounded him with a wide circle of friends.
He leaves cherished memories with: his mother, Hertha Latimer Blount; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Latimer (Jean) Blount; three sons, Herbert O., Benton and Anthony Latimer Blount; five grandchildren; devoted aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. F.R. (Carol) Babcock, of Augusta, Georgia; other aunts, Mrs. Catherine Fortson, Trenton, New Jersey, Mrs. Ruby Latimer and Mrs. Elizabeth Latimer, both of Augusta, Georgia; brother-in-law, Dr. Earl Cooper, Los Angeles, Califor nia; nieces and nephews, Carol Lynn, Earl Latimer, Lori Allison, and Krista Elaine Cooper, Latimer Blount, Jr., and Ladonna Jeannene Blount, great-nephew, Chris tian Earl Cooper; and a host of cousins and friends.
Order of Service
Prelude
Processional ........................................................................................ Mr. Alvin Blount Medley of Hymns
Choral Selection .......................................................... Williams Memorial Senior Choir "Be Not Dismayed"
Prayer ............................................................................................ Rev. Emmitt Martin
Scripture Readings Old Testament ~ Psalm 90............................................................. Rev. A.C. Redd New Testament -John 14:1-6 .................. State Representative George Brown
Solo ..............................................................................................Mrs. Adriene Thomas "It Is Well"
Remarks (Two Minutes, Please) Mr. Ed Mclntyre ~ Morehouse Brother and Friend Mr. Quincy Robinson ~ Friend Rev. Gene R. Dean ~ Family Minister
Solo .......................................................................................... Mr. Benton Blount, Son Words of Comfort ......................................................................... Rev. Dr. Paul W. Gardner
PASTOR OF WILLIAMS MEMORIAL C.M.E. CHURCH Choral Selection ........................................................ Williams Memorial Senior Choir
"Blessed Assurance"
Acknowledgements .............................................................. Mrs. Angela Dawson Kendall
Morehouse Hymn ........................................^...................... Men of Morehouse College
Recessional
Interment .......................................................................................Southview Cemetery
~ Repast ~ Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church Fellowship Hall
PARTICIPANTS OF THE SERVICE
^Active TaCCBearers
Mr. J .R. Riles
Mr. Latimore Martin
Dr. George Crawford
Dr. Roy Justice
Mr. Harry Sanders
Mr. Alfred McKenzie
Honorary Tattkearers
Mr. Todd Clinton Calhoun
Mr. Alfonzo Latimer Dawson
Dr. John Eillis Floyd
Dr. Joseph Bernard Floyd
Mr. Paul Kendrick
Mr. Willie Steward
Mr. Tillman Wilson
Mr. Everett Brawner
Dr. Benjamin Blackburn
Mr. Edward Fletcher
Dr. Thomas Washington
Lucy C. Laney High School Class of 1956 Morehouse College Alumni Association
*F[(rwer ^Bearers
The Stewardesses of Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church
The A.R. Dickson Sunday School Class
The Missionary Society
Should You Go First
Should you go first and 1 remain to walk the road alone, Ill live in memorys garden dear, with happy days weve known. In Spring Ill wait for roses red, when fades the violets blue, In early Fall when brown leaves fall, Ill catch a glimpse of you. Should you go first and I remain, For battles to be fought, Each thing youve touched along the way will be a hallowed spot. Ill hear your voice, Ill see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope. Should you go first and I remain, One thing Id have you do: Walk slowly down the path of death, For soon Ill follow you. Ill want to know each step you take that I may walk the same, For some day down that lonely road youll hear me call your name.
-Albert K. (Rosy) Rowswell
Written in the Beautitudes are these words; "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." Surely these words ring true today. Your presence here this morning, the lovely florals received, the beautiful words spoken and sung and your prayers have been wonderful sources of comfort. On behalf of our family, we would like to say a most sincere, "Thank you." ~ THE FAMILY
W.H. Mays Mortuary Augusta, Georgia
Services Entrusted To
Alfonso Daw/son Mortuary, Inc.
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Atlanta, Georgia