d ife SlememSe^ed 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 4* 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