- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Rudolph Fason, Wednesday, July 10, 2002, 11:00 a.m., Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr., officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2002-07-10
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the July 10, 2002 funeral of Rudolph Fason. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-F-0004
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_fasonrudolph20020710
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_fasonrudolph20020710
- 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:
-
(Homcgoin0 Cek&ration
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Have Thine Own Way Lord, Have Thine Own Way
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
11:00 A.M.
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1260 Wrightsboro Road ~ Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr. ~ Officiating
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R udolph FcLSOTl, was born to the union of the late Alfred
and M argaret (Lingard) Fason on February 16, 1920, in Colleton County, Varnville, South C arolina. Rudolph was called home from labor to reward on July 4, 2 0 0 2 , while at Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
While living in Varnville, Rudolph attended school in the South Carolina Public School District and joined the St. John Baptist Church. A s years progressed, Rudolph moved with his family to A ugusta, Georgia and continued his education in the Richmond County Public School District. In 1979, he joined the M t. Calvary Baptist Church where he was a member of the February Birthmonth Ministry.
Rudolph joined the A rm y and served during World War II. Upon his discharge, he married Lettuce Jones. To this union three children were born: Betty Fason Cooke, A ugusta, G A , Jacqueline Fason, Hephzibah, G A and Gloria Fason Holmes, Augusta, G A . Rudolph was also the stepfather to Florine C. Moore, Philadelphia, PA and the late A dam R. Spencer.
Rudolph was a hard worker and provided for his family in many ways. He was the co-owner of Terry's (A nderson's B ar and Grill). "Rudi," as he was often called, formed many friendships while working to help others. He was well known throughout the community for his personality and strong work ethics.
Rudolph has left behind a Christian, loving and devoted wife: Lettuce J . Fason to hold on to their memories o f forty-eight years of marriage; his daughters, Florine C . Moore, Betty F. Cooke, Jacqueline
Fason and Gloria F. Holmes will forever miss and love their daddy; Rudolph was a loving grandfather who provided guidance and support
to his five grandchildren, Tremell E. Harvey, Hephzibah, G A , Lynette (Braheem) Farlow, Philadelphia, PA, Rydna (Kori) Williams, A lta Loma, CA, Ronda J . Spencer, Hephzibah, G A and Xavier Spencer, Sylvania, G A ; Rudolph also had one loving grandchild to precede him into the Kingdom, Michelle L. Moore; six great-grandchildren will also
miss their granddaddy. Other relatives that loved and will miss the
love of thier Uncle Rudolph include one niece, Lillie Walker, Augusta, G A ; two great-n ieces, M adgene M . (Joseph) Ja c k so n , Teresa (N ath an ie l) Singleton; two great-nephew s, M arion M u rray and Em m anuel M oore; Mr. Fason will truly be missed by William "Mr. Bill" Bridges, a devoted friend who was always there to lend a helping hand.
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Processional
S e l e c t i o n ........
Scripture . . . . Prayer ..........
Trust & O bey O utreach M ission
S e l e c t i o n ........
Acknowledgements.............. ..............S is. E lizab eth S . Je n k in s O bituary........
Words of Comfort. . . .
Recessional
Interment . . . .
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Activity Room
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Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm 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. 1 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 o f 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 o f sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.
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T he Fason Family would like to express their deepest appreciation
FOR THE TENDER AND LOVING CARE SHOWN TO OUR LOVE ONE FROM THE DOCTORS, NURSES, AND STAFF AT SALEM NURSING AND REHABILITATION
C enter and the loving and caring staff of U nited FIospice of
A ugusta, G eorgia. A S pecial T hank Y ou to all our friends and
our Mt . C alvary C hurch Family. - T he F amily
Services Entrusted To
G. L . B rightharp & Sons Mortuary
614 West Avenue North Augusta, South Carolina