Homegoing service for Dea. Johnnie "Brother" Henderson, "sunrise," June 9, 1923, "sunset," November 14, 1997, Saturday, November 22, 1997, 1:00 p.m., Macedonia Baptist Church, Martinez, Georgia, Reverend S. T. Thompkins, officiating

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"SUNRISE" June 9,1923

"SUNSET" November 14,1997

Saturday, November 22,1997 1:00 P.M .
Macedonia Baptist Church
M artinez, Georgia
Reverend S. T. Thompkins, Officiating

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On June 9, 1923, <J)eacon ^oftnnie "brother"
H e n d e rs o n , was born to the late Henry and Lizzie Mae Henderson in Columbia County, Georgia.
He was baptized at Pierce Grove Baptist Church where he was also ordained as a Deacon.
Some years later, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Geneva Dunn. To this union three daughters were bom, Minnie Louise Henderson and Eva Mae Henderson, who have preceded him in death, and Christine Henderson Dent who currently resides in Appling, Georgia.
In July, 1966, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Lizzie Mays Henderson of Belvedere, South Carolina, with whom thirty-one years of marriage have been celebrated.
Deacon Johnnie "Brother" Henderson was a lover of gospel music. He was manager for the gospel group, "The Songs of Love" for fifty-eight years, traveling throughout the CSRA and abroad. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Those that knew Johnnie were deeply touched by him and will miss him dearly.
He leaves to honor and cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Lizzie Henderson; one adoring daughter, Mrs. Christine H. Dent, Appling, GA; one brother, Dea. Wallace Henderson, Martinez, GA; two sisters, Sadie Perrin, Bronx, NY and Lizzie Williams, Martinez, GA; six grandchildren, Tammy Dent, Tyson Dent, Tonya Dent, Todd Dent, Tyler Dent and Travis Dent, all of Appling, GA; one granddaughter-in-law, Tonya Overton Dent, Appling, GA; two great grandchildren, Justin Rolland and Raven C. Dent, Appling, GA; one-son-law, Dea. Doyle Dent, Appling, GA; one brother-in-law, Joseph Stokes, Bronx, NY; three sister-in-law, Annie (Thomas) Keys, North Augusta, SC; Minister Edith (Leonard) Mathis and Carrie (Jessie) Price, both of Belvedere, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Order Qf Servicc
, Brother Eugene Shelby WTHB Radio - Presiding
P ro cessio n al
Selectio n .................................................. Pierce Grove Choir
S crip tu re........................................................... Rev. R. Mosby (WKZK Radio)
P rayer...................................................... Rev. Michael Staley
S o l o .......................................................... Dea. G. T. McCord
Rem arks ( three m inutes please ) Church - Dea. Matthew Thompkins "Songs of Love" - Bro. Jerry Jackson Friend - Bro. Charles Cofer Neighbor - Sis. Juanita Lowe Neighbor - Bro. Elijah Blackwell
S o lo ....................................................... Rev. Coy Henderson
W ords o f C o m fo rt........................................ Rev. Eddie Key
A cknow ledgem ents................................Sis. Carolyn Simon
E u lo g y ...................................................Rev. S. T. Thompkins
Parting V iew (Soft M usic)
R ecessio n al
Interm ent............................................. Southview Cemetery - Repast -
5332 Burkes Mountain Road, Appling, Georgia

James Williams Willie Williams Charlie H. Williams

pallbearers
Charlie Perrin Charlie L. Williams, Jr.
Henry Henderson

Deacons of Pierce Grove Baptist Church

Ushers of Pierce Grove Baptist Church Ushers of Macedonia Baptist Church
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"Servant O f God W ell D one "
Servant o f God, well done; Restfrom thy love employ; The battlefought, the vict'ry won,
Enter thy M aster's joy. The voice at midnight came;
He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced hisfram e;
hefell, butfelt nofear. So, servant o f God, Well done.
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AfkncrMcdffnmts
To all o f our dear friends who opened their hearts to show love in our time o f bereavement, we express our sincere thanks for every act o f kindness shown through your gifts o ffood, flowers, cards, calls, prayers and your presence during the death o f our loved one. May God richly bless each o f you.
. . . T H E FAMILY **************
Services Entrusted To The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishm ent
930 D'Antignac Street - Augusta, Georgia
" When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful"