- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing services for John Thomas Harris (J. T. ), Friday, December 28, 2001, 3:00 p.m., Gardner Grove Baptist Church, 3511 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Georgia, Rev. Rufus Copeland, presiding
- Date of Original:
- 2001-12-28
- 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 December 28, 2001 funeral of John Thomas Harris. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-H-0043
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_harrisjohnthomas20011228
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_harrisjohnthomas20011228
- 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:
-
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FOR
John Thomas Harris (J.T.)
Friday, December 28, 2001
3:00 P.M .
Gardner Grove Baptist Church
3511 Wheeler Road # A ugusta, Georgia
Order o fService
(Reverend (Rufus
Processional S c rip tu re ............. P ra y e r................... ............................ Rev. C lyde H ill S e le c tio n .............. R e m a rk s...............
A cknow ledgem ents...... M rs. C ynthia W illiam s S e le c tio n .............
E u lo g y ................. P arting View R ecessio n al I n t e r m e n t ...........
Repast Church Annex
06ituary
O il December 2 4 , 2 0 0 1 , God called a very special person home. He was kind-hearted, God-fearing, humble, caring and a gentle person.
The spirit of John Thomas Harris was claimed by the Almighty God to a place beyond to receive his rewards. While we the family will certainly miss him, we shall he sustained as Job. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away...Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Mr. John Thomas Harris son of the late Ms. Susie Mae Harris was born on September 9, 1935. He was guided through life's journey by a devoted aunt Emily and Frank Steed whom he loved dearly until they took flight.
At a very early age, he was converted, baptized and joined Gardner Grove Baptist Church where he worked faithfully as Chief of the Usher Board and a faithful member for many years.
He was married to Betty Jean Harris. To this union three children were born.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons: Mr. Dennis Steed and Mr. Merrion Steed, Augusta, Ga; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Steed of California; a brother, Mr. Vernon Harris, Augusta, Ga.; a niece, Mrs. Angela Wilson of North Carolina; five grandchildren, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends.
Memorial Poem
You bade no one a last farewell You said Goodbye to none
The Heavenly Gates just opened wide And the Master softly said, "Come."
He knew you were tired And the hills were hard to climb, So he gently closed your weary eyes And whispered, "Peace Be Thine." The weary hours, the days of pain, The sleepless nights are passed, The ever-patient worn-out frame,
Has found Sweet rest at last.
Jdc^nowfedgement
rifiefamify o fJo fin Uhomas Jfarris achyiowfedges with Deep appreciation all acts o f kindness extended to them during this bereavement hour.
Your prayers, deeds o f love and concern will always be remembered with sincerest gratitude
God bless you allfor your thoughtfulness and concern
Professional Services by: PEOPLE FUNERAL HOME 723 Walton Way - Augusta, Georgia
