- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- The celebration of life for Grady Sylvester Brown, October 29, 1947-October 18, 2012, Friday, October 26, 2012, 11:00 a.m., Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1454 Florence Street, Augusta, Ga 30901
- Date of Original:
- 2012-10-26
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st 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
- Description:
- Program for the October 26, 2012 funeral of Grady Sylvester Brown. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-B-0118
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_browngradysylvester20121026
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_browngradysylvester20121026
- 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:
- 4 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:
-
The Celebration of Life for
Cjrady Sylvester(
October 29, 1947 - October 18, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012 11:00 AM
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 1454 Florence Street Augusta, GA 30901
W 'J The rising of our Masters sun debuted Grady Sylvester
Browns life October 29, 1947 in Augusta, GA. The final
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chapter of his life concluded Oct. 18, 2012 at his birthplace.
Grady was the oldest son of the late Grady and Fannie Wilson
Brown. Preceding him in death beside his parents were his sisters:
Agnes B. Morris and LaVerne B. White; and brother Ralph T. Brown.
Grady, Jr. as he was affectionately called was baptized May 1959 by the late Rev. I. J. Yancey at the Antioch Baptist Church where he participated in Sunday school and youth programs. He attended Antioch until his health declined. The road to promise continued as he was educated at Richmond County public schools: C. T. Walker, J. F. Davidson, A.R. Johnson and Lucy C. Laney. Grady had heart, as exhibited being a Cub Scouts at the Bethlehem Community Center. He enjoyed baseball and playing drums.
He was an older brother who loved and protected his family. His family could always count on him to tell them the truth whether or not you wanted to hear. He was able to attract many people through his friendly nature while not allowing himself to be bombarded by many. His family, community and relationships were centered on his birth place. As a member of his community, he supported the ideals of inclusion for the betterment of all people. As a student he excelled and was adored by several of his teachers. Mrs. Willette Stone Wallace and Mr. Grady Abrams were two teachers of whom he really adored, each having recognized his intellect and math aptitude.
Grady Jr.'s work ethic began at home, working for his parents in their community grocery store. He resided in Augusta, GA and New York most of his adult life working in the food service industry as a "waiter and bartender". On this journey he enjoyed working as a server at the Augusta Country Club where several friendships were honed.
Grady S. Brown is survived by his devoted son, Akenga (Tiffany) Smith and two grandchildren, Kenston and Kynslea; three brothers: George M. Brown, Augusta, GA; Lloyd W. Brown, Lincolton, GA, and Ronnie C. Brown, Augusta, GA; four sisters: Betty J. Duncan Cliffwood, New Jersey, Mattie Hanson, Hephzibah, GA; Rose Maxine Brown, Augusta, GA; and Rosa Marie (William) Tilton, Martinez, GA; a devoted adopted brother: Richard Kellogg; two aunts:
Marie Wilson Dunbar and Ida Wilson Gresham of Augusta, GA; a brothersin-law: Freddie White, Jr., Augusta, GA; two sisters-in-laws: Evarn S. Brown, Atlanta, GA and Evelyn F. Brown, Augusta, GA; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Prefer o f the Cefe6ration
Prelude
Officiating Reverend Thaddues Meyers Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
Processional
"Soo n a n d V ery S o o n " Andrae Crouch
Selection
C hoirs o f A ntioch
I Prayer o f Com fort The Holy Scripture
Pastor Rex W right Oakey Grove Baptist Church
Old Testament
Rev. J. L. Stokes 2nd Shiloh Baptist Church
New Testament
Rev. A lb ert D u n ca n , Jr. Allen Chapel Baptist Church
i M usical Tribute
Choirs o f A ntioch
J Expressions
Long Tim e Friend Loving Nephew Loving Brother
Mr. John D ent D arryl W idem an Deacon George M. Brown
A cknow ledgem ents
M rs. Deidre Brown Collins
O bituary
Read Silently
Song o f Preparation
Choirs o f A ntioch
Eulogy
Rev. Dr. K enneth B. M artin A ntioch M issionary Baptist Church
Invitation to Discipleship
Recessional
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DeMario Brown Ramon Brown Raston Brown Raphael Brown
Darryl Wideman Derrick Wideman Donnell Wideman Ronnie Wideman
dCower A ttendants
Nieces
AcfcnowCedgements
'Ihe family wishes to express with sincere thanks and gratitude to their friends for all acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy, love, and understanding shared with us during this
time of bereavement. Sincere Appreciation, Family
Interment
Mount Olive Memorial Gardens 3666 Deans Bridge Road - Hephzibah, GA - 30815
C. A Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home 314 - A Laney Walker Boulevard Ext. - Augusta, Georgia - 30901
