A Celebration of JCife for Deacon Willie fames Colquitt March 20, 1939 - February 29, 2008 / Friday, March 7, 2008 3:00 P.M. Tabernacle Baptist Church 1223 Laney Walker Church Augusta, GA 30901 Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor, Officiant Jm free Dontgrieve for me, for now Fmfree Pm following the path God has laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way Ifound peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My lifes been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Dont lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me now, He has set me free. Obituary Willie James Colquitt departed this life on Friday, February 29, 2008, at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Bostwick, Morgan County Georgia, March 20, 1939 to the late John & Queen E. Jordan Colquitt. At an early age, he was baptized at Greshan Grove Baptist Church (1949) and later united with Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee and Deacon. In June 1962, he was united in holy matrimony to the lovely Doris Sessions. He attended public schools in Bostwick and Madison, Georgia. He graduated from Pearl High in 1957. After he completed high school he attended Clark College and Browns Barber College, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Colquitt served as Spec 4 in the United States during the Vietnam War. One of his most treasured and cherished passions while growing up was managing his familys Jubilee Quartet Singers. The group performed for high profile and prestigious functions throughout the state of Georgia. Willies career included numerous endeavors, including manager of Afro-American Insurance Company and B&B Ford. He was a salesman at several automobile dealerships, entrepreneur of a preowned car lot, and C & C Lawn Service. Willies passion for maintaining, beautifying and manicuring lawns and gardens was dear to his heart. He leaves to mourn his lovely wife, Doris Sessions Colquitt; three t brothers: Johnny (Yvonne) Colquitt of Atlanta, GA, Benjamin (Gwendolyn) Colquitt of Fayetteville, GA, and David (Pecolia) Colquitt of Conley, GA; two sisters: Maryland Colquitt Neal of Atlanta, GA, and Clara Colquitt Hunter of Atlanta, GA; one great aunt, Minnie Sanford of Madison, GA; five nieces, five nephews; eight great nieces; six great nephews; and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends. Service of Kemembmncc Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Presiding Prelude Processional ................................"When We All Get To Heaven" Scripture Reading The Old Testament ........................... Reverend Sheffie Rouse The New Testament ................... Minister Veronica McAlpine The Prayer of Comfort .......................... Minister Sandra Cooper Selection ............................. "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" Remarks A Friend ........................................... Reverend Barney Glover A Church Member .............................. Deacon Jordan Wright Brother ......................................... Deacon Benjamin Colquitt Obituary ................................................................ Read Silently "Center of My Joy" Acknowledgements........................................... Ms. Classic West Selection ........................................................ "Yes God is Real" Eulogy ....................................... Reverend Charles E. Goodman Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church Recessional .................................................."Going Up Yonder" Interment ............................................. Westover Memorial Parkj, Repast Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Comortow Starts WithoutMe By David M. Romano When tomorrow starts without me, And Im not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldnt cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didntget to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know youll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that Id have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye For all my life, Id always thought, I didnt want to die. I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had. Active Pallbearers Deacon Ronald Brown Deacon Ed Jones Deacon Davis Butler Deacon Houston Morgan Deacon Larry Hunter Deacon Brian Prince Monorary Pallbearers Daniel Colquitt Jordan Colquitt Joe Holmes Marion Colquitt Damon Hunter Glenn Glover 3tower Kearns Deaconess Ministry Acknowledgements The Colquitt family would like to extend their genuine gratitude for your thoughts, your generosity and prayers during their time of loss and sorrow. May our heavenly father continue to bless you and keep you forever in His care. W. H. Mays Mortuary " "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922s 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401