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Saturday, September 9, 2006 11:00 A.M.
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Clearwater, South Carolina

Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Irvin, Sr. ~ Officiating ~

Reverend Mildred McKie, Presiding Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Prelude .......................................... Dr. Frank Roberson Mr. Eric McDaniel
Processional
Selection ....................... Old Storm Branch Combined Choir
Scriptures Old Testament .................. Reverend Ernest Johnson New Testament............... Minister Josephine Gardner
Prayer of Comfort........................ Reverend Ronnie Devine
Solo .............................................. Mrs. Maria Brisbon
Re/lections Deacon James Victor Key ~ Old Storm Branch Mr. Thomas Evans ~ Blair Nursing Home Ms. Sabrina Washington ~ Family Friend
Solo ......................................... Deacon Mickey Murray
Tribute ...................................... Brother Charles Devine
Acknowledgements ......................... Mrs. Amanda Darviile Mrs. Colette Bess-Mayo
Solo ............................................. Mrs. Maria Brisbon
Eulogy ......................... Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Irvin, Sr.
Recessional .................... Old Storm Branch Combined Choir
Interment ......... Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
. . . Repast ... Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Family Life Center

Im Tree
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 stay 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.

cChe Obituary
"After the clouds, the sunshine. After the winter, the spring. After the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease; after lifes cares and sorrows , the com fort and sweetness of peace."
e, Jr. was born on July 7, 1923, to the late Mr. Frank Define, Sr. and Mrs. Ida Butler Devine in Aiken, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2006.
He joined and was baptized at Old Storm Branch Baptist Church at a young age and served as a faithfid member until his illness.
Frank (Doc) was married to the late Bessie Lee Riley. This union was bkssed with one son, Leonard Devine, Sr. Frank was the father of three
He started out in the floral business at an early age working for Bolt Florist. He later worked for many years at the Clearwater Finishing Plant while running his very own floral shop "Devine Florist. " He later retired and served as a foster grandparent until his illness a few years ago.
He will be forever cherished and remembered for his caring and giving spirit. He was a mentor of the young and old and helped many along the way. He had a great love for music and made all of us sing along.
Survivors include: two sons, Leonard (Elenora) Devine, Sr. of Augusta, Georgia and Robert Gene Davis of New Haven, Con necticut; one daughter, Barbara Ann Davis of New Haven, Connecticut; three sisters, Reverend Harrie Dell Lewis, Mamie Devine Williams and Carrie (James) Martin, all of North Au gusta, South Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Hattie Ruth Devine of Long Island, New York and Ella. Fields of Augusta, Georgia; a devoted grandson, Leonard Devine, Jr. of Augusta, Georgia; seven other grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

tribute
Yours was a useful life You fought well while here You were generous with your time As you toiled from year to year, Many a life did you touch,
Always doing your part Glad to serve when called upon With a meek and humble heart
Your life was dedicated To things noble and true It was no task for you to work That you wanted to do. You will never be forgotten Though you may have passed away The deeds youve left behind
Will live on each day.
... The Family . . . \
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Active Pallbearers

Michael Cooks Antonio Devine Kelvin Devine

Leonard Devine, Jr. Leonard Devine, III Thaddeus Hines

Charfes Devine, Jr.

Pallbearers

Nephews

Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Usher Board & Nieces

"Only You"
We cannot walk in your path, for the road you traveled was wide. You touched the hearts of those you met, for you met them with a smile. And as you journeyed along the way, you left a warmth so dear. That memories of you remained, and the footsteps very clear. There is no way to say Good-bye, for you will be loved always. The special way youve touched our lives, with your gentleness and caring ways. That certain smile, that look in your eyes, and the softness when youd say, "Dont worry, everything is fine." More than you knew or more than we could say. But God has seen your promise, and has called you to come home. Youve gone away to your Mothers embrace with God
at the throne.

The family of Mr. Frank (Doc) Devine, Jr. wishes to thank each and everyone for your caring thoughts and acts of kindness, your prayers, calls, flowers, words of comfort, both seen and unseen has trufy given us strength and inspiration. Thank you and we pray that God will continue to bless you as ;you have blessed us.
~ The Family

Services Entrusted To

WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Augusta, Georgia 706.722.5551

Hephzibah, Georgia 706.792.1003