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Saturday, December 28 , 2 0 0 2 2 :0 0 P.M. 
cgethfefiem baptist Qhurch 
North Augusta, South Carolina 
Reverend A.L. Kemp, Pastor Officiating 
 
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" I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing 
~ II Timothy 4:7-8 
James "Diner" Elam, son of the late James and Lucy Thomas Elam, was born March 12, 1923, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, December 23, 2002, at the University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. 
A t an early age, he was converted and baptized at the Bethlehem Baptist Church and became a member. He served as Deacon of the church and Chaplain for the Usher Board, where he served faithfully. 
He was married to the late Fannie Madison Elam. To this union one daughter was born. 
Although he was deprived of an education he strongly encour aged his children and grandchildren to seek a higher educa tion. 
Deacon Elam was the founder of Stars of Faith Charity Club in 1958. 
He was employed by Augusta Concrete Company and G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Funeral Home. 
He leaves to cherish his memory: a beloved and very devoted daughter, Ms. Minnie E. Dallas, Beech Island, SC; two devoted granddaughters, Ms. Rechelle Dallas, Beech Island, SC and Ms. Robbie Dallas, Augusta, G A; three sisters, Mrs. Cornelia Felder, Mrs. Julia Worthy, Washington, DC and Mrs. Lucy Gibson and North Augusta, SC ; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Minnie (O dell) Johnson, Mrs. Rosa L. Madison, Philadelphia, PA and Mrs. Ella (John) Holston, Langley, SC ; aunt, Mrs. Minnie D'Antignac, Belvedere, SC; several godchildren; and a host of nieces, neph ews and sorrowing friends. 
 
 Order of 3ervice 
Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Irvin ~ Presiding 
Prelude............................................................ Mr. Herbert Butler 
Processional Selection........................................................... Bethlehem Choir 
"Because He Lives" 
Scriptures Reverend Sam Middleton ~ Old Testament 
Reverend Chuck Smallwood ~ New Testament 
Prayer .......................... ........................ Reverend Limuer Myers 
Remarks (3 Minutes) Church ~ Deacon David Johnson 
Reflections.................. ...........................Deacon Joseph Thomas & Deacon Alonzo Middleton 
Selection...................... .................................. Bethlehem Choir "Near The Cross" 
Acknowledgement..... ..................................Mrs. Justine Butler Words of Comfort..... .................. Reverend G. L. Brightharp S o lo .............................. ................................... Mr. James Rivers Eulogy......................... ............................. Reverend A.L. Kemp 
Recessional Interment.................... ...................................Church Cemetery 
~ Repast~ Church Fellowship Hall 
 
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W hen 1 must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile 
And for my sake and in His name, Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. And never, never be afraid to die For 1 am waiting for you in the sky. 
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The family of the late Deacon James (Diner) Elam is greatly appre ciative to all their many friends and family members who shared love, sent cards, messages, food, visitations and all acts of kindness shown to them. We thank you and ask that you continue to pray for us and we ask God's blessings upon you. ~ T h e Family 
 
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Services Entrusted To Q.L Brightharp & Sons Mortuary