- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A homegoing celebration for Minister Boise Christopher Davis, Friday, October 14, 2011, 11:00 a.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Ga 30901, Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, pastor, Rev. Dennis Dunbar, presiding
- Date of Original:
- 2011-10-14
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st 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
- Description:
- Program for the October 14, 2011 funeral of Boise Christopher Davis. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-D-0016
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_davisboisechristopher20111014
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_davisboisechristopher20111014
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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:
-
A Homegoing Celebration
for
jfltntster iHoiSe C|)rtStopt)er HBabtg
Friday, October 14, 2011 11:00 A.M.
Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar Street Augusta, GA 30901
Rev. Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor Rev. Dennis Dunbar, Presiding
affections of'His Life
"In the midst of life, v e are in the presence o f death "
One wnom we loved and Knew stepped across the threshold that we called death, but it was only a step into another room of our Father's house.
Boise Christopher Davis. born July 14,1954 in Aiken, South Carolina to the iate John Henry & Rosa Oiiphant Davis. On Sunday morning, October 9. 2011. the Lord took Boise from his former life to a better one.
He joined the Hayden Baptist Church at an early age. After establishing a new home in Augusta. Georgia, he searched and found the Lord's guidance at the Beulah Grove Baptist Church.
He was united in hoiv matrimony to Pamela R. Brown. He worked at the Augusta Fire Department for tw enty-nine years.
Boise's accomplishments are: Professional Barber, Sports Official, Anointed Minister. Member of the 1st Firefighters Honor Guard formed in 199/. f irefighters Water Rescue Team Member, Member ofthe Black Fire Fighters Association and Member of the 1st Carl Hines Executive Development Institute
Boise treated people the way that he wanted to be treated, which is a highly esteemed trait ro acquire.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Pamela R. Davis; three sons. Mario (Tomekai Obannon. Augusta, GA, Fredrick Reedy, Aiken, SC and Brian Davis. Augusta. GA: cue daughter, Adrina Davis, Augusta, GA; two grandchildren. Kennedy Obannon and Kayden Davis, Augusta, GA; four sisters, Paulette D. Foreman, Jacquelyn Mackie, Beech Island, SC, Rosa Lee Davis Johnson. Aiken, SC, Vanessa Makie Holston, Beech Island. SC: two brothers. Johnm Michael Oiiphant, Windsor, SC and Paul Henry Davis. Baltimore. MD: mother-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Griffin, Augusta, GA: three brothers-in-law: James Wallace (Beverly) Brown, Jr., Columbus. OH. William Kenneth (Karen) Brown. Dalton, IL, and Michael ;Stephanie) Brown. Grand Rapids, MI; two uncles, Johnny Johnson, Miami. FL. and Wallace fPvOse) Johnson, Aiken, SC; four aunts, Cora Johnson. Evetta Butler. Elizabeth Ryan and Minnie Green, Aiken, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and sorrowing friends.
O rder o f W orship
Processional
Selection............................... . Beulah Grove Combined Choir Scriptures:
Old Testament .............. New Testament ............
Prayer ...................................
Remarks: As A Friend/Co-worker . As A Neighbor....................................... Mr. Monroe Sims Partners In Training M insitry............ Rev. Dennis Dunbar S o n ........................................................... Mr. Brian Davis
Selection..................................... . Beulah Grove Combined Choir O bituary....................................
Poem ............ ............................ .. . Mrs. Wanda "Cookie" Butler
Resolution and Acknowledgements.............. Minister Mae Palmer
Selection.................................................Minister Ceminthia Grant Mr. Garry Grant and Mr. Gabriel Grant
Eulogy ........................................................... Rev. Dr. Sam Davis
Recessional
Interment .........................................Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery
Repast: Beulah Grove Baptist Church Banquet Hall
P allb earer si
Honor Gnard/Firefighters
Honorary Pallbearers
Beulah Grove Baptist Church Partners In Training Ministry
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<Don't grieve cormefor now I'mfree. Pmfollowing the path Qod[aidfor me. I took nis handwhen I heardhim cad.
I turned my Badland Left, it ad.
I could not stay another day, Po laugh, to love, to worh^ or play. PasIs left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the close o f
day.
I f my parting has left a void, dh.enfillit with remem6eredjoy. Ji.friendship shared, a laugh, a hiss, Jthyes, these things I too w ill miss.
(Be not 6urdenedwith times o fsorrow: I wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow. tMy life's 6eenfu ll I've savoredmuch, (food times, goodfriends, a lovedone's
touch.
(Perhavs mx :ime seemedall to 6rief Don't ienghter. it now with undue grief Lift uv your heart andshare with me,
Goa wanted me now, he set mefree.
A ehn9iviedgem ent
The family wishes to exoress our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your many acts of kindness shown during our time of sorrow. May God richly biess each of vou.