- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of the life of George Thomas Bryant, Sr., 1911-1988, Wednesday, January 4, 1989, 2:30 p.m., Thankful Baptist Church, Third and Walker Streets, Augusta, Georgia, Rev. N. T. Young, Sr., officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1989-01-04
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--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
- Description:
- Program for the January 4, 1989 funeral of George Thomas Bryant, Sr.. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-B-0149
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_bryantgeorgethomassr19890104
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_bryantgeorgethomassr19890104
- 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:
-
A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE
of
GEORGE THOMAS BRYANT, SR.
1911
1988
Wednesday, January 4, 1989 - 2:30 P.M. THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH Third and W alker Streets Augusta, Georgia
Rev. N. T. Young, Sr. - Officiating
** CELEBRATION OF A LIFE **
George Thomas Bryant, Sr., son of the late Dea. David and Mrs. Pearl Bryant, was born January 12,1911 in Augusta, Georgia. He departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 1988.
In 1924, he was converted, baptized, and fellowshipped into the Thankful Baptist Church. He served Thankful through the years as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Church Clerk for 37 years, Trustee, Deacon, President of the Loyal Workers Club, initiator of the Improvement Fund, and in whatever capacity service was needed. After his retirement, he served as the first Administrative Director of the Thankful Day Care Center.
He attended the public schools of Richmond County and graduated from Paine College with a B.A. Degree in 1933. At Paine, he was captain of the football team and served as president of his senior class.
His professional involvement included teaching in Tate, Georgia, Hartwell, Georgia, and at A. R. Johnson High School, where he served as Assistant Prinicipal and Coach. He was a mail carrier for thirty-one years with the U.S. Postal Service. He retired from the postal service in 1972.
Mr. Bryant was dedicated to the Augusta community and did everything that he could to enhance its growth and development. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity having served as Basileus and Keeper of Finance. He was also the first president of the John M. Tutt Quarterback Club.
In 1981, he was inducted into the Paine College Hall of Fame. He received many awards and honors from his church and other organizations for his outstanding service to God and his fellowman.
Cherishing fond memories are: a loving wife, Mrs. Edwina Stewart Bryant; three devoted children, Mrs. Gwendolyn Bryant Peters of Chicago, 111., Mr. George T. Bryant, Jr. of Detroit, Mich., and Ms. Trena L. Bryant of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie B. Williams of Bronx, New York and Mrs. Katherine B. Knight of Richmond, Virginia; two brothers, Mr. Alfred E. Bryant and Mr. W illiam B. Bryant both of Augusta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Frank E. Peters, Jinah Bryant, and Jerron Bryant; one son-in-law, Mr. Effy Peters of Chicago, 111.; in-laws, Mr. Albert W illiams, Mr. Sidney Knight, Mrs. Betty Bryant, Ms. Jennie Mears, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stewart; nieces, nephews, cousins; two health-care companions, Mrs. Ruby Frank and Ms. Janice Henderson; and many, many friends.
** ORDER OF SERVICE **
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL S C R IP T U R E ............................ ................... Rev. Adolph Hollins, III PRAYER .................................. .......................... Rev. C. S. Hamilton
SELE C TIO N ............................ EXPRESSIONS ..................... ............... Dea. Quincy L. Robertson SOLO ....................................... ........................ Mrs. Emma L. Starks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .. .......................... Mrs. Janie H. Lowe
WORDS OF COMFORT . . .
OMEGA HYMN ................... .. Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
RECESSIONAL
INTERMENT
Hillcrest Memorial Park
** ACT IVE PALLBE AR E RS **
Dea. Clarence Canada Dea. Joseph Canada Dea. Joseph Mitchell
Dea. Quincy L. Robertson Dea. Marion Turner Dea. Enoch Ward
** H O N O R AR Y PA LLBE AR E R S **
Mr. Clifton Ashmore and Mr. Allen Caldwell O f Paine College Class o f 1933
Deacons and Trustees of Thankful Baptist Church Psi Omega Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
A Tribute
Yours was a useful life; you wrought well while here. You were generous with your time, as you toiled from year to year.
Many a life you did touch, always doing your part. Gladly to serve when called upon, with a meek and humble heart.
Your life was dedicated, to things noble and true. It was not task for you to work, that you wanted to do.
You'll never be forgotten though you passed away, The deeds you 've left behind will live on each day.
We didn't want to give you up Sleep, sleep on, take your rest, This act o f God we dare not question for He alone, knows best.
W.H. MAYS MORTUARY "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922"
1221 Ninth Street - Augusta, Georgia (404) 722-6401
W.H. Mays, III Mortician
Carrie J. Mays Director