l lirnttegmug >mrirH FOR DEACON THEODORE (TED) CORLEY 1904 - 1979 Thursday, November 1,1979 2:00 P. M. The United House Of Prayer For All People 1269 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, Georgia The Rev. Robert W. Turner, Jr. Officiating Elder W. E. Rouse, Pastor ** THE LIFE OF THEODORE CORLEY ** The greatest man is he who chooses the right with invincible resolution; who resists the sorest temptations from within and without; who bears the heaviest burdens cheerfully; who is calmest in storms, and most fearless under menace and frowns; and whose reliance on truth, on virtue, and on God, is most unfaltering. Theodore Corley, exemplary of greatness, was a friend to all he met. Inasmuch as friendship is, strictly speaking, reciprocal benevolence, which inclines each party to be solicitous for the welfare of the other as for his own. This equality of affection is created and preserved by a similarity of disposition and manners. He was possessed with a deep and reverent concern for humankind. For more than three decades, Ted Corley was a servant to the many fine citizens of the Central Savannah River Area. His greatness among people caused him to be named the 1974 Mortician of The Year in his District. Bom to the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Corley, in the early nineteen hundreds, Ted struggled through the many perplexities and trials any Afro-American encountered while endeavoring to become self-sustaining and economically stable. He rose to tremendous heights in the business community. Although he shared much success, Ted Corley never overlooked any man, nor did he lose the common touch! He attributed much of his success to his daily need to walk with God. He manifested this attitude in the love and dedication he held for his church. Joining the original founders of The Good Samaritan Baptist Church shortly after its establishment, Dea. Corley worked in his church until the latter days of his noble life. He served for many years as Board Chairman, and was able in the latter days of his sojourn to watch his church grow to higher dimensions and greater achievements. He has left to treasure his loving memory, a wife of dedication, devotion, love, and compassion, Mrs. Mildred J. Corley; two devoted daughters, Mrs. Louise Wright, Hempstead, New York, and Ms. Christine Harrison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one appreciative son, Mr. Anton Corley, Columbia, South Carolina; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Bertha C. Jones, Augusta; one son-in-law, Mr. Daniel Wright, Hempstead, New York; two sisters, Mrs. Floia Miles and Mrs. Evelyn Copeland, both of Aiken, South Carolina; two brothers, Mr. Leroy Corley, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Mr. Heyward Corley, Washington, D. C., eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and a massive host of relatives and friends. Dea. Corleys affiliations included the Eighth District of Georgia Funeral Directors; The Georgia Funeral Service Practi- tioners Association, Inc.; The National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. ** THE ORDER OF SERVICE ** THE PRESIDER..........................Elder w- E- Rouse Pastor, The United House Of Prayer THE PROCESSIONAL...................... Selected Melodies Miss M. D. Powell, Pianist THE HYMN.........................The Good Samaritan Choir ...Life Him Up! THE READING FROM THE WORD...............Rev. Jimmie E. Freeman, Pastor, The St. John Baptist Church THE INVOCATION...............Rev. J. D. Williams, Pastor, Spirit Creek, Ebeneezer, Thomas Grove and Franklin Covenant Baptist Churches THE SOLO Sister Ruth Eady THE GREETINGS.....................Rev. G. L. Brightharp, Pastor, Mt. Caanan and Mt. Morenci Baptist Churches; Mr. W. H. Mays, III, Chairman, The Eighth District of The Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association; Mays Funeral Home THE SOLO OF TRIBUTE.............Rev. Floyd Heard, Pastor, Something Within The Harmony Baptist Church THE GREETINGS ..........Dea. Charlie Griffin, Sr., Board Chairman, The Good Samaritan Baptist Church THE REMARKS...........Mr. William Baxter, Bethel A.M.E., Methodist Church and The Civil Service Commission THE RESOLUTION....................Mrs. Dorothy Reid, The Good Samaritan Baptist Church THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...........Ms. Jacqueline Curry, The Staff of Peoples Funeral Home THE LIFE OF DEA. THEODORE CORLEY IN RETROSPECT.........................The Obituary (Silent Reflection) THE EULOGY..............Rev. Robert W. Turner, Jr., Pastor, The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Educator The Atlanta City Schools THE RECESSIONAL.............................Alleluia THE INTERMENT...........The Mount Olive Memorial Gardens THE PARTING HOUR Theres something in the parting hour Will chill the warmest heart - Yet kindred, comrades, lovers, friends, Are fated all to part; But this Ive seen and a many pang Has pressed it on my mind - The one who goes is happier Than the ones he leaves behind. No matter what the journey be - Adventurous, dangerous, far To the wild deep, or black frontier, To solitude, or war - Still something cheers the heart that dares, In all of human kind; And they who go are happier Than those they leave behind. The bride goes to the bridegrooms home With doubting and with tears, But does not Hope her rainbow spread Across the cloudy fears? Alas! the mother who remains, What comfort can she find But this the gone is happier Than the one she leaves behind. God wills it so, and so it is; The pilgrims on their way, Though weak and worn, more cheerful are Than all the rest who stay. And when, at last, poor man, subdued, Lies down to death resigned, May he not still be happier far Than those he leaves behind! Edward Pollock IVE DONE MY WORK Ive done my work I sung my song Ive done some good Ive done some wrong I shall go where I belong The Lord has willed it so. He knows my heart, and every thought He knows what pain and joy Ive brought And by his love I shall be taught The way to him, I know He guides my steps and he knows best, He will not harm, where he is blest And so goodnight, Ill take my rest, Where sweet wild roses grow. THE EXPRESSION It is seldom stated in common language how dear our friends can be. The family of Ted Corley expresses profound and sincere appreciation to all friends and and well-wishers who have shared various deeds of service during the illness and homegoing of our beloved Theodore. It is the wish of each of us that you, too, will long treasure the sacred memories we shall hold dear eternally. Gratefully yours, The Family of Dea. T. Corley ** THE PALLBEARERS ** The Morticians of The Eighth District of The Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association Roy Roberts Eddie Pettis Willie Mays, III Lloyd Thomas Bennie Williams Charlie Reid, Jr. Exerzene Dotson ** THE HONORARY PALLBEARERS ** The Officers of The Good Samaritan Baptist Church The Ministers of the Augusta Community - at,- large The Morticians of Georgia and Members of the National Association ** THE BEARERS OF THE FLOWERS ** The Missionary Society of Elam Baptist Church The Missionary Society of Good Samaritan Baptist Church The Ushers Union of Georgia The Augusta Local Division ** THE USHERS ** The Ushers Union of Georgia ** THE ANNOUNCEMENT ** Immediately following the interment, the members of the family and friends will share an hour of Fellowship at the United House of Prayer. 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