- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of the life of Ill. Earl Edwards 33°, sunrise, Tuesday, August 26, 1924, sunset, Friday, May 27, 2005, Services, Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 7 p.m., Second Providence Baptist Church, 11-13 West 116th Street, New York, New York, Elder James Bryant, officiating, Professor Joe Bowles, musician
- Date of Original:
- 2005-06-02
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--New York (State)--New York
Mourning customs--New York (State)--New York
Funeral service--New York (State)--New York
Genealogy
African American men--New York (State)--New York--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--New York (State)--New York--History--21st century
African Americans--New York (State)--New York--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, New York, New York County, New York, 40.7142691, -74.0059729
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the June 2, 2005 funeral of Earl Edwards. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-E-0007
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_edwardsearl20050602
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_edwardsearl20050602
- 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 Celebration O f The Life
III. Earl Edwards 33
Sunrise
Tuesday, August 26, 1924
Sunset
Friday, May 27, 2005
Services
Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 7 pm
Second Providence Baptist Church
11-13 West 116th Street New York, New York
E lder Jam es B r y a n t , Officiating Professor Joe Bowles, Musician
Reflections of Life
Earl Edwards was bom to the union o f Willie and Mamie Edwards on August 26, 1924 in Garfield, Georgia. During the few years he lived in Augusta, GA with his mother and five siblings, he was happy go lucky and kidded around a lot. Earl truly loved his family. He could not do enough for them.
Earl served in the United States Army during World War II for three years before receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1945.
He was a member of the Mt. Neboh Baptist Church since the fifties and served on the Usher Board as a past Trustee.
Since 1950, he practiced his Masonic Craft in the following: Past Master in Mt. Hope No. 31, Past Master in Covenant No. 6, Past Thrice Puissant Grand Master in Jessie M. Williams Grand Lodge of Perfection No. 1; Past Excellent High Priest in Mt. Lebanon Chapter No. 10 Royal Arch Masons; Past Eminent Commander in Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 3 Knights of Templar, Past Commander-in-Chief of St. Johns Consistory No. 4, Past Potentate of Etemenanki Temple No. 2, Past Captain of the Hosea Spaulding Drill Team, Past 111. First Lieutenant in Z. A. Crawford Council of Deliberation No. 1 33rd and last degree, Past Grand Marshall of the United Supreme Council, and Grand Marshall o f the King Solomon Grand Lodge.
Earl will always be remembered for his dedicated service and love of the Young Solomons, the Order of the Amaranth, and Daughters of Sphinx.
He departed this life on May 27, 2005 and has gone on to join his father, his mother, and his sister, Lizzie Mae Edwards Young.
He leaves to mourn his passing: a loving companion, Janie Grady and her children, Debra Lowery and Robert Grady; two sisters, Mrs. Irene O'Bryant of Augusta, GA and Mrs. Frances J. Evans of Detroit, MI; one brother, Mr. Richard Sutton, Jr. of Augusta, GA; two aunts, Mrs. Louise Garrett of Augusta, GA and Mrs. Margaret Mance of Philadelphia, PA; three nieces, Ms. Alberta Edwards of Columbus, OH, Ms. Renita Evans o f Detroit, MI, and Ms. Kimberly Sutton of Augusta, GA; five nephews, Williams T. Evans, Jr. and Pierre B. Sutton, both of Detroit, MI, Patrick Sutton of Los Angeles, CA; Kelvin P. Jackson and Richard E. Sutton, both of Augusta, GA; god daughter, Gwendolyn Heath; special and best friend, Hon. William R. Danes; special friends, Purnell Jackson, Hon. Richard Jones, and William Howard, both of Augusta, GA.
Order of Service
Processional
Scripture Old Testament - Psalm 23 New Testament - John 14:1-6
Prayer
Selection - Mary Lowery "Precious Lord"
Acknowledgments
The Obituary
Selection "I Won't Complain"
The Eulogy Elder James Bryant
Committal
Benediction
Parting View
Recessional
Graveside Service Calverton National Cemetery
Calverton, NY
Don't grievefo r mefo r now I'm free. I m follow ing the path G od laidfo r 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've fo u n d that peace at close o f day.
I f my parting has left a void, Then fill it with rememberedjoy. A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too, I will miss.
Be not burdened with time o f sorrow, I wish you the sunrise o f tomorrow. M y life's beenfull, I savored much. Goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free!
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In lieu o f gifts to the family, please send donations to The Young Solomons o f King Solomon Grand Lodge
Acknowledgements
During this time o f sorrow, we leam how much our friends mean to us. Our family will always remember you kindness and sympathy.
May God continue to shower you with His blessings.
Final Arrangements Entrusted To:
George H. Weldon Funeral Home, Inc.
343 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029 212-427-3300
