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Jimmie Clarence (J.C.) Douglas
April 30,1926- February 7, 2016
PROFILE OF LIFE
Parents
Mrs. Florence Woodard & Mr. Isaiah Douglas
Educational Pursuits
Wayne County, Georgia Public Schools
Savannah State College (University) B.S. Degree in Agriculture
South Carolina State University
Military Service
United States Army (1950 - 1952)
Vocational Pursuits
Agriculture Teacher Toombs County, GA (Vidalia)
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service:
County Agent - Washington County, GA (2 years)
County Agent -Jenkins County, GA (28 years)
Civic Affiliations
Zion Baptist Church
(Deacon, Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent)
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association (Finance Chairman)
Jenkins County Board of Commissioners (Chairman for 5 years)
Swainsboro Technical College (Southeastern Tech) Foundation
Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center
Chamber of Commerce Jenkins County Council of Churches
Millen Housing Authority CSRA - APCD
Screven-Jenkins Memorial Library
Selective Service Area Board Jury Advisory Member
Jenkins County Tax Assessors Board Member
NAACP Voters League Optimist Club
Millen Masonic Lodge #556 (Gold Card Member)
American Cancer Society American Heart Association
American Red Cross March of Dimes
Survivors
Loving Wife of 65 Years, Mrs. Ellen Hopson Douglas
Devoted extended family and loving friends
ORDER OF SERVICE
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
1:00p.m.
Zion Baptist Church
1068 Old Sylvania Road Millen, Georgia 30442
Pastor P.M. Broomfield, Officiating
The Musical Prelude...............Mr. Emmett Ramsey
The Opening Hymn..............Am I a Soldier of the Cross
The Scripture Readings
Old Testament..........Minister Louise Roberson
Psalm 23
New Testament.......The Reverend R.L. Whitehead
1 Corinthians 13
The Prayer of Comfort......The Reverend James Jackson
The Resolutions...................Mrs. Emma Whiters
The Acknowledgments
The Hymn..................What a Friend We Have in Jesus
The Eulogy............The Reverend Philip M. Broomfield
The Recessional
The Interment.......................The Millen Cemetery
The Repast............Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
The Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of Zion Baptist Church
Dea. Thomas Kelsey, Jr.
Dea. Palmer Lewis
Dea. Matthew Roberson
The Active Pallbearers
Willie Archer
Calvin Jenkins
Darryll Simpkins
Jamar Dunnum
Vernon Phillips
Lafayette Williams
In Appreciation
Just when friends are needed, you find them always near.
Just when shadows darken, their comforting words you hear.
Your thoughtfulness during this time of tremendous loss means
more than words can say. Our journey to healing has begun
through the many acts of kindness shared by our extended
family and many friends.
Thank you for the numerous ways you have shown that your life
was touched by our beloved, J.C. Douglas. The flowers are
beautiful, the visits are welcomed, the prayers are comforting,
the love is sustaining. As we continue to perpetuate his
memory and allow his life to have an enduring impact on the
future, we invite you to share the passion he had for young
people and their education. The J.C. Douglas Memorial
Scholarship Fund was established in 2014, to assist students
who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and community
service, all qualities that characterized his life. He was a
blessing to countless young people, and his legacy will continue
through his generosity in establishing this endowment.
Contributions may be directed to:
The J.C. Douglas Memorial Scholarship Fund
Savannah State University
20439 Gardner Hall
3219 College Street
Savannah, Georgia 31404