A Celebration of Life for MR. BEOTIS CLARK, SR. Sunrise October 10,1928 Sunset July 26, 2016 Monday, August 1, 2016 11:00 AM Bethel A.M.E. Church 623 Crawford Avenue Augusta, Georgia 30904 Reverend Stevie Smith, Presiding Reverend Augustus Hall, Eulogist Obituary Bro. Beotis Clark, Sr. entered into rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Augusta University. Although the family did everything they could do to relieve his pain and to keep him here with them, it was God's will that he should go home and be with the Lord. He was born on October 10, 1928 in Roanoke, Alabama, to the late Charlie Clark and Louella Baker. Beotis received Christ at an early age at Hunters Chapel A.M.E. Church in Roanoke, Alabama. As a young adult he moved to Augusta, where He united with Bethel A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Rev. A.J. Harris. He was a devoted member of Bethel, where he served as pro-tern under several pastors and as a member of the male chorus. He was a dedicated Lay President on the local and state levels of A.M.E. Church, and organized the 1st conference banquet and it has continued to be a successful fellowship fundraiser. He served several years as president of the Sons of Allen. In other church engagements, his spiritual leadership was exemplified in the Health Guild and the Chancellor Choir. He also was a delegate on the state and national levels to all of the above organizations. He was a faithful member of the Turpin Hill Neighborhood Association Improvement Committee (This group negotiated with City Hall for paved streets, water lines and street lights in the Turpin Hill Neighborhood). He was also on the committee to build the Carrie J. Mays Center for youth and Senior Citizens. Although his civic and community involvement activities were numerous, he provided dedicated assistance. He retired from the V.A. Hospital after 32 years of service as a Nursing Assistant. He was elected president of the A.F.G.E. A.F.L. C.I.O. Local Union No. 217. He was a member of Banneker Lodge #3 and Lebanon Consistory No. 28. Beotis was a gifted and talented musician. He played saxophone for several local and National Bands. He had the opportunity to play with James Brown, Mickey Murray, and Little Richard. Beotis was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He took his family and friends on their first boat ride at Clarks Hill on weekend and holidays. This adventurous activity was a highlight in the lives of his family. His cherished legacy is carried on by a devoted wife of 62 years, Belle S. Clark, one son, Rev. Beotis (Estella) Clark, Jr., one daughter Doris (Rodney) Ford of Little Rock, Ark., Five grandchildren Ricardo (Kristi) Wise, Mahoganey (Waylon) Franklin, Walter (Ladonnia) Brown, Isaac Brown all of Little Rock, Ark., Ominique Bailey and eight great grandchildren, a loving mother-in-law, Annie M. Saxon. A special thanks to his devoted nieces and nephews Kareem Saxon, Janice Webb, Brenda Stockton, Vauhgn Williams, Charlotte Frierson, and Linda (Doug) Scott and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A special thanks to his caretaker Leroy Jackson for your dedication and service. Also special thanks to MCG, Augusta University, and Dr. Joseph Hobbs and staff. Order of Service Prelude Processional Hymn Organist Clergy and Family Bethel A.M.E. Choir When Peace Like A River It Is Well With My Soul Spafford & Bliss Prayer Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Dunn McCullough Covenant Baptist Church Scripture Reading Old Testament: Bishop Rosa Williams, Ever Faithful Missionary Baptist Church New Testament: Minister Harold Krause, Atlanta Deliverance Church Hymn Because He Lives Bethel A.M.E. Choir Gaithers Reflection Son: Reverend Beotis Clark, Jr. Obituary Musical Selection Acknowledgements Read Silently Bobby & Cheryl Dunn Dr. Yvonne Shaw Medley of Hymns Musical Selection Recessional Words of Comfort Rev. Augustus Hall Bethel A.M.E. Church Going Up Yonder Hawkins Musicians Bethel A.M.E. Choir Soft Music Interment Mount Olive Cemetery Augusta, Georgia Active Pallbearers The Banneker Lodge Honorary Pallbearers Officers and Administrators of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Bro. Tony Murray Flower Bearers Bethel A.M.E. Church Ushers, Prince Hall Eastern Stars When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile And for my sake and in His name Live on and do all things the same Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near And never, never be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the Sky! LOVE ALWAYS, Daddy ******************************************** Our Many Thanks We the family of Mr. Beotis Clark, Sr., would like to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown during the loss of our loved one. We wish to express sincere thanks to all of you who have helped to share our time of sorrow by your calls, visits, floral, food and other forms of condolences. May God bless and keep each and every one of you. Mark Oliphant - Public Relations - Saxon-Shubert-Lewis Family -The Family Services Entrusted To W.H. MAYS MORTUARY Professional Service a Family Tradition since 1922 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401