- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Service of memory celebrating the life of Anthony R. Grant, sunrise, February 15, 1965, sunset, June 11, 2010, Thursday, June 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, Dr. Sam Davis, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2010-06-17
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the June 17, 2010 funeral of Anthony Rodney Grant. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-G-0089
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_grantanthonyrodney20100617
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_grantanthonyrodney20100617
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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:
-
Service of Memory Celebrating the Life
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Sunrise February 15, 1965
Sunset June 11, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010 1:00 P.M.
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
1434 Poplar Street - Augusta, Georgia 30901 Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor
The Order of Service
Selection...................................... Beulah Grove Combined Choir
The Holy Scriptures Old Testament ................................Minister Jean Callaway New Testament ........................ Minister Rodney Edmond Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church
P rayer.................... . ........................................ Dea. Willie Downs
Solo .......................................................Mrs. Valerie Brown Allen
Reflections: (Please limit to 2 minutes) S R N S ................................................... Ms. Nancy Padgett Friend...................................................... Ms. Valerie Wrice M e n to r............................................ Mr. Malverse Collins SCSU Alumni .................................... Ms. Patricia B. Lott SRP F C U ................................................ Mr. Ed Templeton C h u rch .............. Ms. Lauretta Gordon/ Mrs. Sandra Bland
S o n g ........................................................................... Marvin Sapp "He Saw The Best In Me "
Words of Comfort
Dr. Sam Davis
Recessional
Flower Fearers SCSU National Alumni Association
Obituary
LIFE:
Anthony Rodney Grant, son of the late Willie Grant Jr. and Dorothy B. Grant, was bom on February 15,1965 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2010 at 9:45am after a brief illness.
EDUCATION:
Anthony was a graduate of Felton Laboratory School, Class o f 1978, OrangeburgWilkinson High School, Class of 1982, and South Carolina State University, Class of 1986. He received his MBA from Nova Southeastern University in 1997.
CHURCH:
He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Williams Chapel A.M. E. in Orangeburg, SC. Upon relocating to the CSRA, Anthony became a faithful member of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga. He was a past treasurer of the Beulah Grove Inspirational Choir and a founding member of the Beulah Grove Singles Ministry.
ALUMNI:
A loyal son of South Carolina State University, Anthony was an avid fan of Bulldog football and the Marching 101! He financially supported the university in various ways, one of which is through the Educational Foundation. He was a very active and supporting alumnus and served in various capacities. A few are:
South Carolina State University National Alumni Association Financial Secretary, Member of the Awards Committee,
Audit Committee Chairman, Technology Committee Chairman
Augusta Alumni Chapter of South Carolina State University Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Membership Committee Chairman, Planning Committee Member for the 2010 National Alumni Convention
Member of the S.T.A.T.E Club
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PROFESSIONAL: His professional career began in 1986 with SCE&G in Columbia, SC. He continued his multi-faceted career with over 19 years o f service at the Savannah River Site. He was Manager, Contracts, Capital, & Travel Accounting since June 1998 with Savannah River Nuclear Solution (SRNS) until his death.
CIVIC AFFILIATION: Anthony served as a volunteer for the SRP Federal Credit Union: Credit Committee 1993 - 1998; Board o f Directors 1998 - 2010, Finance Committee 1998- 2010, and a member of African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC CU) 2000-2010.
FAMILY: He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Jimmy L. Grant o f Alexandria, VA.; his beloved cousin and dedicated caregiver, Erica Pennye Bowman Dale of Columbia, SC; his grandmother, Mrs. Eartha Mae Grant o f Orangeburg, SC; aunts, Juanita Grant and Helen Hubbard of Orangeburg, SC and Mary Lou Haynes of Bronx, NY, an uncle, John H. Grant o f Orangeburg, SC and a host of close relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Acknowledgement
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the many deeds of kindness shown during their time of sorrow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Carolina State University Education Foundation or the Beulah Grove Baptist Church in memory of Anthony R. Grant. May God continue to be with you always.