Homegoing service for the late Deacon Jake James Gardner, Saturday, September 21, 1996, 1:00 p.m., 1st Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 2165 Bankhead Highway, N. W., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, Rev. Eddie L. Jones, pastor and officiating

SATURDAY, September 21,1996 ~ 1:00 p.m. ~
1ST CORINTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

' To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a

time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."

Ecclesiastes 3 : 1 - 2

DEACON JAKE JAMES GARDNER was the second child of three siblings of the late Mr. Jake Gardner and Mrs. Mary Lockhart Gardner. He was bom 86 years ago in Viedette, Burke County, Georgia. He was educated in Burke Co. public school system and he attended Peals Grove School in Viedette, GA. At a very early age he confessed Christ as his personal Savior and he joined Blount Chapel Baptist Church in Viedette. After moving to Atlanta in the year of 1946 to 1st Corinth Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. W. L. Weems for more than 50 years. He served his church where ever needed and when ever he was called upon to serve. He was on the Deacon Board for more than 50yrs. He was superintendent for Sunday School for several years. He was President of Emerriet Laymans Association and he was President of the Cabin Creek Association. In 1937, he was united in holy matrimony to his beloved the former Miss Maude Long, this union was blessed with the birth of 2 sons and 1 daughter.
As a result of his contributions to his church, family, country, community, and friends, may he continue to live through the lives of his survivors. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife - Maude Long Gardner, Atl., son - Mr. & Mrs. Willie (Grace) Gardner, Atl., daughter - Elizabeth Watson, N.Y.C., son Mr. & Mrs. Otis (Mary) Gardner, Sr., Atl., 11 grand children, 18 great grand, 4 great great grand, 1 sister - Mrs. Mary Davis, Augusta, GA, 2 sister-in-law Huldia Williams, Nellie Gardner, 2 brother-in-law-Welcher Long, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Long, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other close relatives and friends

H E 'S HOME AT LAST!
Safe Home at last! Oh say not he has died, His soul has only crossed the swelling tide, And Hea ven's gates for him have opened wide -H E 'S HOME AT LAST!

A true and valiant warrior of the Faith, Proclaiming Christ e'en with his latest breath, Has laid his armor down - call it not death, HE'S HOME AT LAST!

He now beholds, with eyes undimmed by tears, The face of Him who through the passing years, Has been his stay, dispelling doubt and fears. HE'S HOME AT LAST!

And though his going leaves a void within. Our lonely hearts, we can rejoice with him, His race is run, Heav'n's glory he hath seen. HE'S HOME AT LAST!

At Home, with those on earth he loved so well, Who now within the walls of jasper dwell, Oh bliss beyond all mortal powY to tell! HE'S HOME AT LAST!

Life's sun for him has set - but oh the glow That long will linger o'er this world of woe, Because

he lived and labored here below! HE'S HOME AT LAST!

- Avis B. Christiansen

Cljc Vxctoxv Celebration
" O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

PRELUDE.......................

.... Musicians - Paul Turner & Ed Minefee

PROCESSIONAL..........

Led By Pastor Jones.... Viewing Remains

SELECTION....................

............................................................... Choir

SCRIPTURE...................

............................ Old and New Testament

PRAYER......................... SELECTION.................... WORDS OF COMFORT

Minister Selected .........................................Minister Selected ............. ................................ ................ Choir ................Chairman of the Deacon Board

TRIBUTES.

Deacon Brady Boddie President of the Trustee Board - Deacon James Bivens

Superintendent of Sunday School - Deacon Alonzie McCall

5th District Layman - Deacon Dagette

REMARKS............................................................Open - 3 minutes each please

OBITUARY.................................................. Soft Music - Please Read Silently

.................................................................................Sister Martha Smith

EULOGY........................................................................... Pastor Eddie L. Jones

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF CONDOLENCE...........Sister Charlotte Nash

RECESSIONAL.................................................................I_ecj By Pastor Jones
Immediately following committal services everyone is invited to return back to the church cafeteria to dine with the family.

~ Stitermoit ~
MONTE VISTA BIBLICAL GARDEN 1361 Hollywood Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318
W. C. MEADOWS, Director

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The `Mothers `Board and `Ike `Deaconess o f 1st Corinth Baptist Church
honorary Ball bearers
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Deacons o f 1st Corinth Baptist Church
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The fa m ily zvill alzvays remember each expression o f hindness, and sympathy, personal and unselfish gestures, visits, loving thoughts, concern a n d w ell zvishes, during the illness and death o f our loved
one. `We are eternally g ra te fu l an d express our sincere thanhs and appreciation.
~ The Qardner fa m ily ~
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