Homegoing Services for 
Mr. Thomas Gray, Sr. 
Monday, September 6, 1993 2:00 p.m. 
Chapel - Sidney A. Jones Bishop Luther Anderson, Officiating 
 
 Obituary 
Mr. Thomas Gray, Sr. was born to the late Annie Gray on September 23, 1946 in Savannah, GA. 
He was educated in the public schools of Chatham County. Rejoined the United States Army and earned the rank of Sergeant. He attended the Victory Deliverance Temple. 
Thomas Gray, Sr. was skilled in many trades, the most recent trade was welding. 
He was joined in holy matrimony to Rosa West on October 30, 1965. 
On Thursday, September 2, 1993, God sent the "Angel of Death", to close the eyes of Thomas Gray, Sr forever and escorted him home to forever dwell with him. 
He leaves to mourn: his wife, Rosa Gray; one son, Thomas Gray, Sr.; two daughters, Mechelle and Santina Tuck; one sister, Laura Lanier; one brother-in-law, Clinton Lanier, Sr.; a dear friend, Alfredia Smalls; five grandchil dren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
 
 Order of Service 
Processional 
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Invocation.............................Rev. Harvey R. Williarnson 
Pastor of Townsley Chapel AME Church 
Scripture.......................................Rev. Frank Chisholm 
Pastor of Asbury AME Church 
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Expressions (2 minutes) As A Friend As I KnewHimv..............................James William 
Resolutions 
Acknowledgements 
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Eulogy.....................................Bishop Luther Anderson Pastor of Victory Deliverance Temple 
Recessional 
Interment - Dennis Memorial 
Rincon, GA 
 
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Majjid Lanier Donald Lanier 
 
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May Peace and Love be with you 
 
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but your hearts have nofears... 
 
For your love one has went on 
 
to the Land of "No More Tears"... 
 
You may mourn today with memories 
 
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"Jesus took them in"... 
 
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that theyre in heaven above... 
 
Jesus has lifted him up and cast away his pains 
 
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He has now reached eternity. 
 
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All of our prayers are with you 
 
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In your time of sorrow.... 
 
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Acknowledgements 
 
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The family of the late Thomas Gray, Sr. wishes to 
 
express sincere thanks to everyone for their kindness 
 
during our bereavement.