Celebrating of life service for Jacob Garrick Sr., Sunday November 5, 2006, 2:30 p.m., St. Mark Baptist Church, Gadsden, South Carolina, Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell, pastor

`The Last `Request
Please don't say that I gave up, Just say that I gave in.
Don't say I lost the battle, For it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was,
But that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, To give the most I could, not less. Please don't give me wings or halos,
that's for God to do. I want no more than I deserve,
No extras, just my due. Please don't give me flowers or
Talk in real hushed tones. Don't be concerned about me now, I m well with God, I've made it home. Don't talk about what could have been,
It's over and it's done. Just see to all my family's needs,
Especially the little ones. When you draw a picture of me,
Don't draw me as a saint. I've done some good, I've done some wrong
So use all your paint, not just the bright light tones.
Use some gray and dark, in fact don't put me down on canvas
Paint me in your heart. Don't just remember the good times,
But remember all the bad. For life is full of many things, Some happy and some sad. But if you must do something, Then I have but one request, Forgive me for the wrongs I've done and with the love that's left. Thank God for my soul's resting, Thank God for I've been blessed. Thank God for all who loved me, Praise God who loved me best!

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St. Mark Baptist Church Trustee Board

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St. Mark Baptist Church Missionary Ministry

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The family o f the late Mr. Jacob Garrick, Sr. wish to ex press our sincere appreciation for every act of kindness that has been expressed through prayers, calls, beautiful floral arrangements and other expressions of sympathy during our time of bereavement. We have been strength ened by your prayers, love and unselfish devotion.

Celebration o f L ife Service for

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dThe O bituary
" For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. "
Jacob "Shack" Garrick was born in Gadsden, South Carolina on November 13, 1924. He was the son of the late Beverly and Margaret Sims Garrick. He departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Providence Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends.
Jacob was educated in the public schools of Richland County. At an early age he joined Saint Mark Baptist Church where he served faithfully in the Ushers Ministry for more than fifty years. He was a member of the St. Mark Baptist Church Trustee Board and served as secretary for many years. He also worked diligently with the Saint Mark Missionary Ministry.
Jacob had a passion for farming and always thanked God for every successful growing season. Fishing, gardening and raising farm animals were also among his favorite past times.
On October 15,1950 he was joined in holy matrimony to Naomi - his wife, help mate , prayer partner, soulmate and confidante. God blessed them with over fifty six years of love and togetherness.
Before retiring in 1990, Jacob was a devoted employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health Food Service Division where he served as a supply clerk. After retiring, he worked briefly at the South Carolina State Newspaper.
Surviving Jacob are his wife, Naomi Scott Garrick, sons, Jacob Garrick, Jr., Gadsden, South Carolina, James (Deloris) Goodwin, Hoover, Alabama; daughters, Brenda (Thomas) Lawyer, Columbia, South Carolina, Vera Garrick, Beaufort, South Carolina, Martha (Dennis) Davis, Carrie Goodwin, both of Gadsden, South Carolina, Diane (Matthew) Howell, Hopkins, South Carolina, Rhudine Scott, Brooklyn, New York; sisters, Martha G. Moore, Carrie G. Shivar, both of Gadsden, South Carolina; sisters-in-law, Lillie G. Garrick, Pearl B. Sumpter both of Columbia, South Carolina; brother-in-law, John Scott, Eastover, South Carolina; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of loving relatives and dear friends.
In addition to his parents, Jacob was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline C. Garrick; four brothers, Beverly Garrick, Jr., Woodrow Garrick, Joseph Garrick and Roosevelt Garrick, Sr.; three sisters, Betty G. Jefferson, Dorcas G. Brown and Margaret Garrick.

`Tfte Order o f Service
Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell, Officiating
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN............................ .............................................................Choir "0 1Want To See Him''
SCRIPTURE READING Old Testament - Psalm 23................... Reverend Herbert Mosley New Testament -1 John 4:7-12........... Reverend Bernard Wilson
PRAYER.................................................Reverend Dr. Michael Ross
SOLO.................................................................. Sister Joanne Jones
SPECIAL REMARKS............................ Reverend Dr. Sonny Bridges
SELECTION............... ;....................................... St. Mark Male Choir
REFLECTIONS: Church............................................ Deacon Montgomery Owens Ushers Ministry..........................................Sister Earlene Watson Friend/Neighbor.........................................Deacon Doctor Adams Family.............................................Brother Roosevelt Garrick, Jr.
SOLO.............................................................. Brother Kendrick Scott
WORDS OF COMFORT..................... Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell
RECESSIONAL
PARTING VIEW.........................................................Holley Directors ``Medley of Music"
POSTLUDE
Committal Prayer Benediction Interment
St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery Gadsden, South Carolina

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Hopes a d things
`Endures a d things.
Love neverfa its!'

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