- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Obsequies for Ralph E. Gadsden, August 24, 1925-July 30, 2010, Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m., Christ Presbyterian Church U. S. A., Laney-Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Virgil Lynch, officiating, Reverend Adline Middleton, eulogist, Christ Presbyterian Church
- Date of Original:
- 2010-08-03
- 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 August 3, 2010 funeral of Ralph E. Gadsden. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-G-0001
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_gadsdenralphe20100803
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_gadsdenralphe20100803
- 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:
-
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AUGUST 24,1925 - JULY 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:00 A.M.
CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA Laney-Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Virgil Lynch, Officiating Reverend Adline Middleton, Eulogist
Christ Presbyterian Church
RALPH E. GADSDEN was born August 24,1925 to the late Mary Heyward and Frank Gadsden of Savannah, Georgia. He was married to Sammie L. Johnson Gadsden who preceded him in death (1979).
Ralph attended elementary and high school in Savannah, Georgia. After matriculating two years at Savannah State College, he completed several years of service in the United States Navy with an Honorable discharge.
Ralph also retired as a food service worker from Fort Gordon.
Ralph was aloyal and dedicated member of Christ Presbyterian Church, USA where he served faithfully as an Elder, Church Treasurer and sang on the Male Chorus. He also regularly attended Bible Study classes and Sunday School.
"Uncle Ralph" as he was affectionately called by close relatives leaves to cherish his memories: a loving niece, Alethia Gadsden Truesdale, Savannah, Georgia; favorite niece, Melrose Bennefield, Augusta, Georgia; god-son, Adam Nathaniel Butler, Augusta, Georgia; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Life'sfleeting days will soon be o'er When death ends all that's gone before;
Yet life in Christ continues still, For all who lived to do His will.
Death is the last chapter o f time, But thefirst chapter of Eternity
Processional........ "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" #403
Congregational Hymn................. "Blessed Assurance" #341
Apostle's Creed
Invocation..........................................Reverend Virgil Lynch Scriptures..............................................Reverend Tony Allen
Old and New Testaments
Congregational Hymn..... "Near To The Heart of God" #527 Remarks
As A Neighbor....................... Mrs. Annie M. Hanson As A Friend..................................Ms. Diane Williams As A Church Member......... Mrs. Magnolia Donahue
Acknowledgements.................................Elder Wanda Butler Special Selection................................ "Soon and Very Soon"
Male Chorus, Christ Presbyterian Church
Eulogy........................................Reverend Adline Middleton Recessional........................ "IKnow Who Holds Tomorrow"
s r Interment...........................................Walker Memorial Park -- Repast -- Christ Presbyterian Church, USA
Asborn Burks Tyrone Butler Wilson Butler, Sr.
Wilson Butler, III Thomas Donahue, Jr. Charles Kelly
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Elders of Christ Presbyterian Church Male Chorus of Christ Presbyterian Church
TWENTY THIRD PSALM
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of
Righteousnessfor his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow o f death,
I willfear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me In the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shallfollow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORDfor ever.
The family of kaipn Vraciscien acKnowiedges with deep appreciation the many acts of condolences shown. May God forever bless each of you is our prayer. -- The Family
W. H. MAYS MORTUARY
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