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 
 
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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 
 
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Atlanta, Georgia