- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A memorial service honoring Vernon "The Viper" Forrest, February 12, 1971 to July 25, 2009, Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, Ga. 30902, Rev. Dr. Bobby G. Hankerson
- Date of Original:
- 2009
- 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 2009 funeral of Vernon Forrest. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-F-0027
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_forrestvernon
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_forrestvernon
- 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:
- 7 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:
-
Februray 12, 1971 to July 25, 2009 Bell Auditorium 712 Telfair Street
Augusta, Ga. 30902
Leaving Behind The Family Legacy
Mildred Forrest -Mother Vernon Forrest Jr.- Son Shamar Guillory- God Son
Siblinngs Bernard Forrest Sheila Forrest Houston & William Houston Sedgwick Forrest Alphonso & Sobreno Forrest LaVert & Alberta Forrest Antonio Forrest Evonna Forrest
Trese Schley Step Sisters Carolyn Forrest Carletta Forrest Vicky Forrest * Including a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles A Special thanks to Jackie & Louise Turner
" The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee; The Lord lift up His counten upon thee and give thee peace" For each of you, this our prayer,
~ The Family of Mr. Vernon Forrest
The Ultimate Match
Processional...................... Selection............................ The Old & New Testament Prayer................................
....... .............Family .............Joyce Hood ......Rev. Sam Davis Elder J. E. Williams
Master of Ceremony-Minnesota Fatz
T h e Be Cl R in g s '*
My Brother/Friend Solo....................
Ro u n d I ............... .......................Alphonso Forrest Sr ........................................ Carol Bussey
ROUiSlD II Amateur Boxing........................................................................................... Thomas Moreates
Ro u n d hi Educational Training................................................................................... Kioka Carter
Ro u n d iv Olympic Years...........................................................................................Apostle LaVert Forrest Selection........................................................................... ........................Kievette Clinton Bell
Professional Boxing Career (professional boxer)
The Philanthropist............. The Family................ .........
ROUND V ................................Cedric Boswell
Ro u n d vi ................................ Shonda Bell ................................... Trese Schley
Ro u n d v ii Final Round.....................................................................................Saved By the Almighty Bell Selection................................................. Hosannah Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, GA "May the Works Fve Done Speak for Me" Pause for a moment of silence The Final Bell......................................................................................... Cedric Boswell
(Bell rings 12 times) Selection.................................................................................................. "Cover Me" Reading of the Obituary
Reflection, Comments, and Memories..................................... ................................Jerry Harvey-Boxer & Friend Albert Jones-Boxer & Friend Mrs. Lucky-Teacher & Friend Calvin Holland-Coach & Principal
Open Floor-5 min limit Words of Comfort....... Benediction
Rev. Dr. Bobby G. Hankerson, Augusta, GA
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Poem I will not cry about your passing Vernon.
Although your time here was limited. Your greater voyage was to Heaven I will not cry about your passing Vernon
Your work here was completed. W ho's to say whenever their time will come?
So now in some other state you'll go on. I will not cry aboutyour passing Vernon. The words you have written will live long after you. When the announcer comes to the center of the ring, your name will be called. Know that we, your audience, will selfishly miss you. Now His spotlight is centered on you.................
Written by Louise Forrest William
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Floral Bearers
Nieces, Nephews & Close Friends
Active pall bearers
Abdul Malik Muhammad Antonio Carlton
Bennie Heard
Doug Liggion
Cedric Boswell
Robert Allen
Dion Standford
Charles Dawson
Johnny Kendricks
Albert Jones
Honorary pall bearers
Boys & Girls Club
W.H. Mays Mortuary 1221 James Brown Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401
Special thanks to:
Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar St, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-1086 Beulah Brove Baptist Church
Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home 1003 Ralph David Abernathy SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-1811