- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing services for Mr. Jack Garnett, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Saturday, May 31, 1997, 2:00 p.m., Rev. Robert Crawford, pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1997-05-31
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lincolnton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 33.79235, -82.47902
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the May 31, 1997 funeral of Jack Garnett.
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:garnett19970531
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_garnett19970531
- 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:
-
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Lincolnton, Georgia
Saturday, May 31,1997 2:00 p.m.
Rev. Robert Crawford, Pastor Officiating
In the sweat of thy face shall thou eat bread, till thou return unto
the ground; for out of it wast thou taken; for dust thou art, and unto
dust shaft thou return.
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Genesis 3:19
Mr. Jack Garnett, age 54, stood tall among men even in the most
adverse times and the blissful ones. He was a faithful and dedicated
truck driver for many years, until he decided to go out on his own to
become an entrepreneur in the trucking business himself. On early
Tuesday morning, May 27,1997, at his home at 752 Peeples St., S.W.,
Atlanta, Ga., he was commanded to step down and pass the strife
and joy of life to the living.
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Mr. Jack Garnett was born on March 17,1943, in Lincoln Co., Ga, to the late Ms. Emma Garnett. Hard work and the will to please God was the tool of his life, with the love and guidance of his mother. He joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at a young age and also attended Mt. Ephriam Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga., faithfully until his health failed. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Gate City *42, Shriner 33rd degree and also a member of the Atlanta Consitory *24.
Leaving to miss his love, strong shoulder and guidance, is his loving, faithful wife, Ms. Lillie Garnett, whom he married on March 14, 1965. From this marriage came four daughters: Mr. and Mrs. Walter (Gwendolyn) Gresham, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene (Jacqueline) Mills, both of Washington, Ga., Ms. Shelia Garnett Leaks of Atlanta, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Janice) Perry of Athens, Ga.; two sons, Mr. Jack Garnett Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ervin (Phyllis) Garnett of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Ms. Emma J. Garnett of Atlanta, Ga; four brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Prelo (Annie) Hogan of Lincolnton, Ga, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie L. (Ethel) Garnett of Dearing, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Lamar (Priscilla) Garnett, and Mr. and Mrs. Horace (Juanita) Hogan, both of Atlanta, Ga; one aunt, Ms. Martha Hicks of Philadelphia, Pa; 15 grandchildren and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends, and a
special person, Betty Cullars of Lincolnton, Ga
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The Garnett family sincerely appreciates every act of kindness shown at a time when they were needed the most. Each sympathetic gesture served as a source of strength. We pray Gods richest blessings upon each of you and may His peace be with you always.
To the united Hospice, we express our sincere THANKS TO YOU! You were there for us when we needed you most. THANK YOU for caring and sharing. We pray Gods many blessings upon you.
THE FAMILY
Processional
Mistress of Ceremony....... Ms. Emma L. Edwards
Song ........................ Ms. Carrie Gresham
Scripture ................... Rev. Robert Crawford
Prayer........................Mr. Norris Andrews
Song ...................... Ms. Rebecca Williams
Remarks......................... Mr. Tim Garnett
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Mr. John Garnett
Remaining remarks open to the public. (Limit 3 min.)
Acknowledgements
Eulogy ..................... Rev. Robert Crawford
Recessional
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"I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth
in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live,
and whosoever liveth and believeth in me
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shall never die."
St. John 11:25-26
Interment.............. Mt. Zion Church Cemetery &*
Dinner will be served in the church annex.
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When I Must Leave You
When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and cheer And I in turn will confort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!
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Mary Ramsey Patricia Bennett Annie Bell Durham Lillian Simpson Jeanette Acree Connie Winfrey Sue Mae Beard
Masonic Lodge Gate City #42
We entrusted the services of our loved one to
Lincolnton, Georgia 706-359-3669
Divenski R. Lee, Mortician Bessie W. Lee, Funeral Director
Gussie M. Lee, Manager
