- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Victory is won, Matthew and Marcus Flowers, Friday, June 5, 1998, 3:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Lucille Booker, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1998-06-05
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th 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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the June 5, 1998 funeral of Matthew Frederick Flowers.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:flowersmatthew19980605
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_flowersmatthew19980605
- 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.
- 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:
-
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St. John 14:26-28
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Gliost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach youn all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as tlie world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto tlie Father: For my Father is greater than I.
, cjune 5, 1998 3:00 P.M. Beulah Grove Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Lucille Booker - Officiating
Fred was born on May 15, 1972, to Matthew John Henry and Naomi Flowers.
Fred was a loving brother to Angle, Marcus, Martin, Kristi and Sonja Flowers.
Fred was a graduate of Westside High School. He had aspirations of becoming a Mechanical Engineer.
Fred was a valued employee of the Augusta Country Club for seven years.
Fred touched many lives and leaves behind a host of relatives and friends.
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Processional
Scripture Jason Price
Solo Cathy Gilbert
Prayer Cornelius L. Bryant
Solo Jerome Gowdy
Remarks Fred: . . . Titus Holmes Marcus . . . Alfred Griffin
Poem Eloise Johnson
Acknowledgements Sylvia Rossier
Eulogy Rev. Sister Lucille Booker Gumming Grove Baptist Church
Recessional
Interment Mt. Olive Memorial Garden
~ Repast ~ Courtesy of The Augusta Country Club
Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar Street
ffiprcus {Jerome powers
Marcus was born on July 26, 1974, to Matthew John Henry and Naomi Flowers.
He was a loving brother to Matthew, Angle, Martin, Kristi and Sonja Flowers.
Marcus was a graduate of Westside High School. He attended Augusta State University and he had career dreams of becoming a Physical Therapist.
Marcus was a valued employee of the Augusta Country Club for five years.
Marcus was loved by many and leaves behind: a special friend, Ms. Melanie King; and a host of relatives and friends.
d & ffiprcus
What Would They Say?
His time is not our time, His ways are not our ways Ive often heard the oldfolks say
But, I never really knew what it meant until today For today, I met Him face to face
The creator and benefactor of the human race
In the boldness ofmy youth I considered no end To time, I claimed all ofthe tomorrows as rightfully mine
I rarely considered that I might not be here to stay Now I understand that His ways are not our ways
And that His time is not our time, that His Excellencyfar exceeds the human mind
For the parents who love me andfully understood I thank you for teaching me how to recognize badfrom good
Through your example ofwhat it means to share Gods grace
I will leave this world a little better place
I have friends whom I leave for now, specialfriends Whom I will again one day see. Friends who can speakfor me
And remind you that because you gave me so much I was not afraid to reach out to others and to share freelyfrom the heart, a warm smile, a gentle touch, A kind word ofencouragement, and the gift oflaughter
To all whom I love so dearly and who will surely mourn this separation in time, do not give up your life for mine
Your task now is to pick up life and to go on It may seem like a hopeless battle, but it can be won The secret is to make it through each day one by one And to trust in the one who hung the morning sun
Sounds oftrumpets are welcoming us home, angels sing with sounds ofjoy,
welcoming home the Flowers boys Its so beautiful here, do not be sadfor us too long we are now beyond all earthly cares. We are among the lucky ones, the saints ofold and the yet unborn,
the travelers who made it all the way home !
Charlotte R. Price Cousin 6/1/98
Family & Friends
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~ ^ckncrwfedgements "
We, the family of Fred and Marcus Flowers, are grateful to our many friends for all expressions of kindness and sympathy extended to us during our time of bereavement. We will always cherish your kind expressions of love. May the Lord richly bless each and everyone of you.
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Services Entrusted To THE HISTORIC DENTS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT 930 DAntignac Street - Augusta, Georgia "When Only Memories Remain,
Let Them Be Beautiful"
