- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In loving memory of Willie Randy Brooks, 1946-2009, December 4, 2009, 2:00 p.m., Ridge Hill Baptist Church, 144 Ridge Hill Drive, Ridge Spring, S. C., Reverend Donald Hall, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2009-12-04
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Ridge Spring
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Ridge Spring
Funeral service--South Carolina--Ridge Spring
Genealogy
African American men--South Carolina--Ridge Spring--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Ridge Spring--History--21st century
African Americans--South Carolina--Ridge Spring--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Saluda County, Ridge Spring, 33.84542, -81.66177
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the December 4, 2009 funeral of Willie Randy Brooks. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-B-0102
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_brookswillierandy20091204
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_brookswillierandy20091204
- 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:
- 2 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:
-
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Achnuhtlehgement
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1946-2009
December 4, 2009 2:00 P.M.
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R everend D onald H all, Pastor
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A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, which can never can befilled
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Mr. Willie Randy Brooks, 63 of 114 Williams Street, Ridge Spring, South Carolina departed this earthly life Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia.
Randy was bom October 8. 1946 in Saluda County, South Carolina to the late Norris Brooks, Sr. and the late Catherine Smith Brooks. He received his education from the Ridge Hill Public Schools. He also attended Denmark Technical School for two years.
Randy served his country by enlisting in the United States Army from 1967-1970. He fought in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Award.
On September 24, 1988, he entered into Holy Wedlock to Annie Mae Bussey.
Randy with his quiet spirit, loved flowers and enjoyed outdoor activities such as mowing grass. He was always ready to lend a helping hand.
He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Melvenia Bussey and a sister. Delores Butler.
Randy was loved and will be missed by his loved ones. To cherish his memories are: a loving wife, Annie Mae Brooks ot the home; a daughter, Sheila Padgett; three sons, Andre Brooks, Wvman Camard; Darian Smith, eleven grand children; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Jones. Gwen Jay; two brothers, Norris Brooks, Jr., Larry Brooks, Sr.; father-in-law, Grover Bussey; one aunt, Thelma Gary; one uncle Hardin Brooks; thirteen sisters-in-law, Marilyn Brooks, Pat Brooks, Gloria Davis, Gail Bussey, Jackie Bussey, Rosa Brunson. Vivian Alexander, Geraldine Williams, Wyomie Bussey, Mary Smith, Glenn Shell, Stephanie Blacks; lour brothers-in-1 aw, Johnny Jones, Nathaniel Jay, Willie J. Brunson. Eugene Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
JHauina M em m ies
rfrer of ;ertnce
Presiding.... Reverend Donald G. Hall
ProcessionaLFinal Viewing
Selection..................... ............... Ridge Hill Combined Choir
Scripture Old Testament... .................. ..............Psalm 23 New Testament......... 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Prayer.......................... .................... Reverend Eldwin Griffin
Selection..................... ........................... The Hopkins Family
Remarks As a Nephew .... ............. Mr. Larry Brooks, Jr. As a Friend & Neighbor.....Mr. Jerry Padgett As a Sister........................... Mrs. Joyce Jones As a Classmate............. Rev. Wilbert Norman
Acknowledgements (Telegrams Only)
Selection............................................Trustee James Robinson
Eulogy........................ ................... Reverend Donald G. Hall
Prayer of Strength
Recessional Selection.................... ................................ Ms. Helen Brown
Interment Church Cemetery Military Ceremony
