- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebration of life for Mr. Grady E. Copeland, Friday, November 30, 2001, 2:00 p.m., Bethel A.M.E. Church, 623 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, the Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr., pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2001-11-03
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the November 30, 2001 funeral of Grady E. Copeland.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:copeland20011130
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_copeland20011130
- 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.
- 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:
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Celebration ofLift
for
Mn Qrady E* Copeland
Friday, November 3 0, 2 001
2:00 P.M.
Bethel A.M.E. Church
623 Crawford Avenue ~ Augusta, Georgia The Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr. ~ Pastor
O//iciating
Obituary
In the time of sorrow it is comforting to reflect on how our lives have been enriched by the love we have given and received.
The soul of fWf. QTady *. CopeCand, took its flight on Sun day, November 25, 2001, at University Hospital.
He was born to the late Jim and Mary Copeland in LaGrange, Geor gia. He attended the public schools of LaGrange and graduated from East Depot High School.
He furthered his education at Savannah State University obtaining a B. S. Degree in Business Administration and a M.B.A. Degree with a concentration in Accounting at Atlanta University.
He retired from Savannah River Site after thirty one (31) years with the Department ofEnergy as Small and Minority Business Represen tative.
Shorty after moving to Augusta, he joined Bethel A.M.E. Church. He was elected to the Board of Trustees and joined the HannanStephens Choir. Other community services include becoming a Char ter member of the East Augusta Volunteer Fire Dept., a Charter mem ber of Frontiers International and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
To cherish his memories are: his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Hettie F. Copeland; two daughters, Ms. Yolanda F. Copeland and Dr. Stacy (Reginald) Davis, Galax, VA; one sister, Mrs. Lula Rowe, LaGrange, GA; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Johnnie M. Spaulding, Savannah, GA, Mrs. Mildred Ponder, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Mrs. Letha Hickson, Jacksonville, FL; one brother-in-law, Xenophone Hickson, Jackson ville, FL; devoted nieces, Mrs. Rita (Alberto) Lopez, Newnan, Geor gia and Mrs. Kathy (Anthony) Moore, Mableton, GA; nephew, Carl (Diane) Rowe, Powder Springs, GA; several nieces and nephews-inlaw; and a host of other relatives and friends.
"Tis not "Goodbye," beloved, Tis only just "Farewell." A little whik - a moment"
We too with Christ shall dwell, And so we dry the falling tear,
Order OfService
Presiding ~ The Reverend Lorry W. Hudson, Sr.
The Prelude ......................... Dr. Ronald Spearman Dr. Maria Black
The Processional............................ Clergy and Family
The Hymn .................................. Mass Choir "Blessed Assurance" ~ Hymn No. 250
The Invocation ........................ Rev. Stephen Smith
Hunters Chapel U.M. Church
The Scriptures
Old Testament .................. The Rev. Nedenia P. Clanton Brannen Chapel U.M. Church
New Testament..................... Minister Joan R. Harrell
The Selection ................................ Mass Choir "When Peace Like A River"
The Expressions of Comfort
Church ~ Bro. Wattie Stewart
Savannah River Site ~ Mr. Donnie Campbell
Neighbor ~ Mrs, Armenia Fryer
Friend ~ Mr. Willie Gainous
The Selection ................................ Mass Choir Martha Clanton ~ Soloist
The Obituary .............................. Read Silently
The Acknowledgements ................ . Dr. Emma M. Seay
The Solo ............................... Mrs. Beverly Hall
The Eulogy ..................... Rev. Larry W. Hudson, Sr.
The Recessional ......................... Clergy and Family
The Interment ............... Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
~ Fellowship" Bethel Alpha Center
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Active Pallbearers
Nathaniel Clark, Jr. Carl Rowe Wilbert Gallop George Mills
Anthony Williams Reginald Davis Willie Gainous
Anthony Thomas
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Honorary Pallbearers
; The Stewards & Trustees of Bethel A.M.E. Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The East Augusta Volunteer Fire Department
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Flower Bearers
The Stewardesses and Ushers
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Im Free
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im 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 sta} that way, I found 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 of sorrow, 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.
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~ Acknowledgements ~
The family of the late Grady E. Copeland, acknowledges with grate ful appreciation all acts of sympathy shown during their hours of bereavement. Your comforting words, prayers, flowers, and other acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. God bless and keep you in His care.
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