TuneraC Service 
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'Mr. 'Jordan (jjiCcfirist 
Thursday, December 11, 2003 1:30 P.M. 
<Rock of'Ages C.'M.'E. Ckurcfi 
Reverend Diane Askew ~ Officiating 
 
 Obituary 
On Thursday evening, December 4, 2003, a heart of gold stopped beating and two smiling eyes closed to rest. 
Jordan Qilchrist was born on August 13, 1936, to the late Jor dan, Sr. and Pearl Gilchrist of Waynesboro, Georgia. 
At an early age he joined McElmurrary Spring Baptist Church. He remained a devoted member until he moved to Augusta, Georgia. Later he became a member of the Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church where he faithfully worked until the Lord called him home. During his years at Rock of Ages, he held these positions: Chair of Steward Board, Member of the Augustus E. Magruder Male Chorus, and the Trustee Board. 
Jordan received his elementary and secondary education in the Burke and Richmond County Schools. He remained a loyal employee of the Bennet Construction Company for many years and retired in 1994. 
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Mrs. Thelma Gilchrist; daughters, Denise (Willie) Cooper and Azeala Gilchrist; son, Danny (Faye) Gilchrist; sister, Elease Brinson all of Augusta, GA; brothers, Rev. Alvin (Ola) Gilchrist, John (Joann) Gilchrist, Au gusta, GA and Frank (Lillian) Eunice, St. Louis, MO; four grand children; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 
 
 Order of Service 
Presiding/Officiating Reverend Diane Askew 
Processional Selection ......................................................... Rock of Ages Choir Prayer ................................................Rev. RaymondThompkins 
Scripture ............................................ Rev. Raymond Thompkins 
Reflections (Limit 3 Minutes, Pkase) Ms. Mattie Williams - As A Church Officer Mr. Thomas Leverett - As A Friend 
Selection ......................................................... Rock ofAges Choir 
Obituary ................................................................... Read Silently Acknowledgements ................................... Mrs. Mamie Williams Solo ....................................................................... Mr. Bill Jenkins 
Eulogy............................................................ Rev. Diane Askew Pastor, Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church 
Recessional Interment.....................................Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens 
~ Repast ~ Church Fellowship Hall 
 
 Melvin Bussey Thomas Leverett Ernest Lee 
Ida Heyward Alma Hunter 
 
Tatthearers 
 
T'Cower 'Bearers 
 
Moses Stokes Furman Lee Larry Lee 
Lillie Wmgfield Alysteen Bullock 
 
When I Must Leave You 
When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shzd wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile 
And for my sake and i-\ His rus,n; ; Live on and do all things the tame. Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in uscjul ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. And never, never he afraid to die For I am waiting jcr you in the sky. 
 
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The family of Jordan Gilchri yt , wishes to thank each of you for 
 
your prayers, food, cards, and al! other kindness shown during 
 
our time of bereavement. May God richly bless each of you. 
 
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