Services celebrating the life of Joseph Cherry Goudy, Tuesday, November 15, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Christ Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Stanley Roat, officiating

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Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:00 A.M.

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Augusta, Georgia

Reverend Stanley Roat ~ OFFICIATING ~

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(Joe) Cherry Goudy was born January 31,
1915, to John Goudy and Hannah Cherry Goudy in Augusta, Georgia. He began his early education at Haines Normal and Industrial Institute and attended Paine College, both in Augusta, Georgia. He completed business studies in Philadelphia, Penn sylvania.
Joe was a decorated World War II Veteran. A member of the 370th U.S. Army Regimental Combat Team of the 92nd Division, he received the Army Bronze Star Medal, three Battle Stars to his Campaign Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge and a Merito rious Unit Citation, making him Augustas most highly decorated combat officer at that time. After WWII, he returned to Phila delphia, Pennsylvania where he worked for both the U.S. Postal Service and for Apple Storage and Moving Company where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Estimator.
After more than thirty (30) years in Philadelphia, Joe joined the New Exodus (the southern migration) and returned home to Augusta with his spouse, Ann, who preceded him in death. He was always very active in the community and served as Post Com mander of the American Legion Post No. 292 in Philadelphia. Joe continued his life of service, becoming involved in civic and political affairs in Augusta. He also served on the Board of Di rectors of Shiloh Community Services, Haines Institute, Ambas sadors Club, and NAACP. Joe reunited with his childhood church, Christ Presbyterian, which he served faithfully until his death.
His memory will be cherished by his: devoted wife, Lillian Goudy; daughter, Michelle Jackson (Joseph), Lithonia, GA; sister, Carlene Goudy Thomas; grandchildren, Jennifer MaGruder, Alexis Jack son, and Joseph Jackson, Jr., Lithonia, GA; cousins, Roberta Cherry Baker and Raymond Wainwright of Atlanta, GA; nieces and neph ews, Carlton Thomas, Atlanta, GA, Marie Foster, Newark, NJ, Marshall Thomas (Veronica) Atlanta, GA, and Anita Whatley (Lynn, Sr.), Atlanta, GA; two sisters-in-law, Dr. Wilhelmina Wright (Sammy) and Martha Teamer (Henry), who was extremely help ful during this time; three brothers-in-law, Fred Kemp (Essie), Henry Kemp (Brenda), and Kenny Kemp, all of Augusta, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nights can be long and so lonely Filled with such anguish and pain,
But joy cometh in the morning Like sunshine after the rain.
Sometimes your heart can be aching Filled with such grief and sorrow, But joy cometh in the morning
Bringing hope for the morrow.
For God hath not always promised Sunshine and blue skies above, But joy cometh in the morning

Bringing Gods peace and His love.
They say it always seems darkest In the hours before the dawn, But joy cometh in the morning Giving us faith to go on.
Thus we should trust Jesus always
Give him each sorrow and pain For joy cometh in the morning
Like sunshine after the rain.
~ MARY. HARRINOTON

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Reverend Norris V. Rouse ~ Presiding ~
Processional

Prayer

Dr. Nathaniel hvin

Scriptures New Testament .......................................... Father Louis Bohler Old Testament ....................................... Rev. Norris V. Rouse

Musical Selection ......................................................... Choir

Re/lections (2 Minutes, Please) Classmate & Haines Alumni ~ Mrs. Lucille Floyd Ambassadors
Neighborhood Association President ~ Aflonsa C. Hildreth Shiloh Association ~ Mrs. Ruth Crauiford
Acknowledgements ................................. Mrs. Magnolia Donahue

Solo ........................................................... Mr. Frank Griffin

Eulogy ...................................................... Rev. Stanley Roat

Recessional

Interment ............................................. Cedar Grove Cemetery

~ Repast ~ Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center

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I love the beauty of the scene, Would roam again oer fields so green,
But since I may not, let me spend My strength for others to the end -For those who tread on rock and stone, And bear their burden all alone,
Who loiter not in leafy bowers, Nor hear the birds or pluck the flowers.
A larger kindness give to me, A deeper love and sympathy,
Then, O, one day May someone say ~Remembering a lessened pain "Would he pass this way again."
~ EVA ROSE YORK