- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of love for Mr. John Allen Fryar, Friday, July 11, 2003, 9:00 a.m., W.H. Mays Mortuary Chapel, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend E.T. Martin, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2003-07-11
- 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 July 11, 2003 funeral of John Allen Fryar.
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:fryar20030711
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_fryar20030711
- 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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On July 6, 2003, at 10:50 a.m. in the morning, God looked upon his many servants and saw fit to call (Jjonn l3~vuai home to eternal rest.
Mr. John Fryar was born in Clinton, North Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Addie and Henry Lee Fryar. John and Betty Fryar were united in marriage and are the mother and father of one daughter and two sons, Debra, Gary, and Efrem. He was a devoted husband and loving father.
He was educated in the public schools of North Carolina. He later joined the United States Army and served his country proudly. He bravely fought in the Vietnam War. He was a long distance truck driver and a professional mover for many years. Some of his hobbies were gardening, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Fryar loved his family and friends and spent much time helping others.
Mr. Fryar leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of many years, Betty Fryar; two sons, Gary (Sandra) of Atlanta GA and Efrem of Kilgore, Texas; one daughter, Debra of Augusta GA; two brothers, James Fryar of Clinton NC and David Fryar of Florida; two sisters, Patricia Fryar of Wilmington, Delaware and Gloria Thomas of Gettysburg, PA; mother-in-law, Ruth Leaverett; three sisters-in-law, Ruby Burkeen, Shirley Mack and Evelyn Oates; two brothers-in-law, Hollis Brewington and Richard S. Burkeen; five grandchildren, Romerus, Jarvis, Jessica, VAnzia, and Tierra; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Processional. .................................. .Waymon Huntley
Prayer ............................... .Reverend Derwin Jackson
Scriptures . . . .Old and New Testaments . . . .Reverend Hardy S. Bennings
Reflections .................................. .Ms. Pamela Mack Ms. Jean Fryar
Solo ....................................... .Mr. Anthony Butler
Obituary ................. (Soft Music) ............ .Read Silently
Acknowledgements .......................... .Ms. Carolyn Stevens
Solo ....................................... .Mrs. Betty Martin
Words of Comfort .......................... .Reverend E.T. Martin Pastor, The Historic Springfield Baptist Church
-^ Final Viewing
Recessional .................................. .Going Up Yonder
Interment Beaufort National Cemetery Beaufort, South Carolina
Mr. Anthony Butler Mr. Gerald Butler Mr. Darryl Scott
Mr. Luke Nipple Mr. Leroy Mack Mr. Rodney Cox
United States Army Ceremonial Detail Unit
As I reminisce on this life of mine I feel that God to me has been too kind
I lived a life I felt was true I loved, I cried through all I went through
To those left behind, dont cry for me Because Gods face I can+now see Gods Grace and love has lifted me
And his mercy and love has set my soul free
RiShaun S. Burkeen
The family of John Fryar expresses a sincere thank you to all for your love, cards, food, calls, visits, and support
given during the passing of our love one. May God richly bless each of you.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
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