Service of^ememSrance for 
Mr. Thomas Joe "Jacf<?<Burns and 
Mr. Walter <W. <Burns 4 
Friday, May 10, 2002 11:00 A.M. 
First Mount Moriah Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend Andrew Johnson, Pastor Reverend Byron Williams, Officiating 
 
 Obituary 
 
Sunrise June 2, 1942 
 
Sunset May 6, 2002 
 
Dear God, You have given, and now you have taken from us. Even in our grief and pain, we continue to call You "Blessed." Forgiving us the life of "Jack" and the gift of many memories, we offer our thanks. Most of all Father God. we thank you for the gift of eternal life which is never taken away. We offer our praise and gratitude in Jesus name. Amen. 
Mr. Thomas Joe "Jack" Burns was born on June 2, 1942, in Burke County, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Mamie Lou Jones) Burns, Jr. He departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2002. 
He was nurtured in a Christian home and embraced Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in Bottsford Church of Burke County. He received his education from the public schools of Burke and Richmond Counties. 
We, the family, have accepted Gods will. He allowed "Jack" to be with us for almost 60 years. Those who are left with cherished memories are: his three brothers, Arthur (Ida) Burns, Macon, GA; Robert Burns and Henry T. Burns, both of Augusta, GA; five sisters, Evelyn (George) Burgess, Alice (Willie) Johnson, Mildred (Levi) Godbee, Augusta, GA; Mamie (Ruben) Samuels, North Augusta, SC; Mary (Larry) Galloway, Crestview, FL; sister-in-law, Lelia Burns; a dear and devoted friend, Susie L. Scott, Waynesboro, GA; and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends. 
 
 Order ofService 
Prelude Sis. Ann Phillips 
Processional 
Selection First Mount Moriah Combined Choirs 
Scriptures Rev. Seymore Rainey Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church 
Prayer Rev. Eugene Johnson 
Selection First Mount Moriah Combined Choirs 
Reflections from the family Sis. Mamie B. Samuels 
Words of Comfort Rev. Clarence Hill Pastor, Mt. Transfiguration Baptist Church 
Solo Sis. Mildred Willingham 
Acknowledgments Sis. Rosemary Barnes 
Song of Dedication to Walter from his loving wife, Lelia Sis. Rumame Samuels 
Eulogy Rev. Byron Williams 
Interment Walker Memorial Park 
Repast First Mount Moriah Baptist Church Mother Estelle Williams Fellowship Building 
 
 Obituary 
 
Sunrise Sept. 5, 1943 
 
Sunset May 7, 2002 
 
"And God shall wipe away all tears from there eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." ~ Revelation 21:4 
Mr. Walter W. " Burns, who departed this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 was born September 5, 1943 in Burke County, Georgia, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Mamie Lou Jones) Burns. Walter grew up in a family of nine siblings. And like all his siblings, he was nurtured in a Christian home. He accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as a child. He was baptized in Bottsford Spring Baptist Church of Burke County. He attended the Public Schools of Burke and Richmond Counties. He later joined New Zion Hill Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. Thomas Sapp. In 1969, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Lelia M. Davis. This was a union filled with "the fruit of the spirit" for 33 years. Our hearts are heavy right now, but this we know: "We can cast all our cares upon Jesus for He cares for us." Walter leaves to cherish his precious memory, his loving and devoted wife, Lelia M. Burns, Augusta, GA; three brothers, Arthur (Ida) Burns, Macon, GA, Robert Burns and Henry T. Burns, both of Augusta, GA; five sisters, Evelyn (George) Burgess, Alice (Willie) Johnson, Mildred (Levi) Godbee, all of Augusta, GA, Mamie (Ruben) Samuels, North Augusta, SC and Mary (Larry) Galloway, Crestview, FL; three sisters-in-law, Gussie (Willie) Dunn, Gloria Hampton and Linda Henry, all of Augusta, GA; three brothers-in-law, Willie Davis, Augusta, Homer (Robin) Davis, Atlanta, GA; and Jimmy Lee Davis, Millen, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 
 
 Love Through Friendship 
What made us friends in the long ago When first we met? Well, I think I know, 
The best in me and the best in you, Hailed each other because we knew, That always and always since life began Our being friends was part of Gods plan. 
The love light in our eyes, In the tone of our voice, In the touch of our hand. Is nothing more than the reflection of His Love in our hearts. 
Loving and dedicated wife, Lelia Burns 
 
 PaCffiearers 
 
Deacons and Trustees of First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 
 
Family and Friends 
 
Michael Burns Mack Arthur Thomas Gary Davis 
 
Vincent Burns Kenny L. Bell 
 
Anthony Willingham 
 
Shaun Willingham 
 
James Lewis 
 
^[oiverBearers 
The Sisterhood Ministry of Mount Transfiguration Baptist 
 
<Deatfi Is OnCy A. Tart ofLife 
 
We enter this world from the great unknown; 
 
and God gives each spirit a form of its own. 
 
And endows this form with a heart and a soul; 
 
to spur man on to his ultimate goal. 
 
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For all men are born to return as they came 
 
and birth and death are in essence the same 
 
And man is but born to die and arise 
 
beyond this world in beauJjjSierMies. 
 
The purpose of death which"If^but to gain, 
 
life everlasting on Gods great Domain. 
 
And no one need make this journey alone, 
 
for God has promised to take care of His own. 
 
ftclqiowkdgments 
We praise God for the lives of Thomas "Jack" Burns and Walter W. Burns. We, also praise Him for the many friends who are sharing in this period of grief. Words are inadequate to express our sincere gratitude. May God almighty bless you, one and all, for the love, kindness, concern and prayers during our time of bereavement. Moreover, may our Heavenly Father continue to smile upon each and every one ofyou is our prayer. 
The Family 
 
W. H. Mays Mortuary 
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