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!

Mary Ramsey Patricia Bennett Annie Bell Durham Lillian Simpson Jeanette Acree Connie Winfrey Sue Mae Beard
Masonic Lodge -- Gate City # 42
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Lincolnton, Georgia
Saturday, May 31,1997 2:00 p.m.
Rev. Robert Crawford, Pastor Officiating
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In the sw eat o f thy face shall thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out o f it wast thou taken; for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
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 becom e 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.
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 Consitoiy # 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 (Jan ice) 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. Jam ie L. (E th e l) G arnett of D earing, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Lam ar (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 v special person, Betty Cullars of Lincolnton, Ga.

The Garnett family sincerely appreciates every a c t of kindness shown at a time when they were needed the most. Each sympathetic gesture served as a source of strength. W e pray God's richest blessings upon each of you and m ay His p eace 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. W e pray God's many blessings upon you.
- THE FAMILY

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Processional M istress of C e re m o n y .............. Ms. E m m a L. Ed w ards S o n g ................................................... . Ms. Carrie G resham Scripture .......................................... Rev. R ob ert C raw ford P r a y e r ...................................................... Mr. Norris A ndrew s S o n g ................................................. Ms. R e b e c c a W illiam s R e m a rk s .........................................................Mr. Tim G arnett
Mr. Joh n G arnett Remaining remarks open to the public. (Limit 3 min.)
A ckn ow led gem ents E u l o g y .............................................. Rev. R o b ert C raw ford
Recessional "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 shall never die. " St. John 11:25-26
I n te rm e n t...............................Mt. Zion C hurch C em etery
Dinner will be served in the church annex.