In Loving Memory f Mr. Miert THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1993 4:00 P.M. SPRINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH Greenville, South Carolina The Reverend John H. Corbitt, D.Min., Pastor Order ofService Prelude............................................................ Medley of Hymns Mrs. Carmelita C. Hopkins, Church Organist Processional................................................................... Organist Hymn of Assurance...................................... Blessed Assurance Scriptures .................................................. Rev. Joseph H. Adair The Old Testament The New Testament Prayer of Comfort..................................... Rev. Thomas Francis Hymn of Adoration ............................................. Victory Is Mine Tributes: Church........................................... Deacon U.J. Thompson Trustee........................................ Mr. Samuel L Zimmerman Sunday School...................................... Mrs. Laura Yeargin Co-Worker............................................... Mr. Horace Butler Friend ......................................................... Mrs. Eloise Bigby Neighbor................................................ Mrs. Annie J. Bates Solo............................................................ Mrs. Shirley G. Ellman Eulogy .................................................... Rev. Michael A. Glenn Solo.................................................................... Ms. Sarah Reese Recessional.................................................................... Organist Interment................................... Greenville Memorial Gardens Obituary Mr. Albert Clark of 901 Jenkins Street departed this life September 9,1993 after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Thomas A. Clark and Anna Hampton Clark. On January 23,1927 he married the former Lillie Mae Donald; this union was blessed with one daughter, Anna Marie. His early education was received in the Greenville Public Schools. ,;,,, : (: . After retirement from Claussen Bakery he continued working with his wife at darks Flower Shop. At an early age he joined Springfield Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member of the Trustee Board and Sunday School Class No. 5. He was a quiet and unassuming person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Love for his community caused him to be greatly involved in the Sterling Community Center. He cherished and loved his family, his church, his friends and his community. Mr. Clark will be remembered by his gentle, kind and loving personality. He has touched many lives in various ways. Many of us will remember that clear, sweet musical whistle that filled the air as he walked the streets of Greenville. Often it was his favorite hymn, "Blessed Assurance". Reflections of wonderful thoughts and loving memories will be cherished by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Clark; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Marie Smith; one grandson, Willie T. Smith, III; two sisters, Mrs.. Willie Maude Simpkins of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Minnie Clark Walker of Philadelphia, Pa.; several nieces, neph ews, and many relatives and friends. Deacons and Trustees Springfield Baptist Church We wish to express our gratitude and thanks for the many kindnesses shown during the illness and death of our loved one. The family has been comforted and strengthened by the prayers and concerns of our friends and relatives. To Encourage ftndInspire ... ^ God hath not promised skies always blue, jte Flower-sprinkled pathways all our lives through, |; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. God hath not promised we shall not know Toil and temptation, trouble and woe. He hath not told us we shall not bear Many a burden, many a care. But God hath promised strength for the day. Rest for the laborer, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above. Unfailing sympathy, undying love From I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes s JJfumral pC 300 Perry Avenue Greenville, South Carolina 29601 803/232-7211 or 803/232-1261