FUNERAL SERVICE
for
DEA. THOMAS (TOM) HOLLIMAN
Saturday, November 22, 1986 - 1:00 P.M.
SECOND MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
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Rev. F. D. Shaw, Officiating
** OBITUARY **
Deacon Thomas Holliman, son of the late Bessie and William
Henry Holliman, was born May 22,1899 in Columbia County. He was
converted and baptized at the 1st Mt. Moriah Baptist Church under the
leadership of Rev. Green Smith. Later, he moved to Augusta andjoined
the Second Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he served faithfully and
untiringly until death. He was Chief of the Second Mt. Moriah Usher
Board (42 years), Chaplain of the Usher Union of Georgia, Manager of
Club #7, Deacon of Second Mt. Moriah and a member of the
Association of Retirees of the Atlanta, Gas Light Company.
Thomas was joined in wedlock to the late Mrs. Mariah Holliman in
August 1929. On Monday night, November 17,1986, Thomas quietly
fell asleep at a local infirmary. He leaves to cherish in his memory, six
daughters, Miss Ida M. Holliman of San Jose, California, Mrs.
Thomasine Kyler, Augusta, Georgia, Dorothy Ivery, Los Angeles,
California, Luvenia Holmes, Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Benita Lee
and Ann Lowery of Augusta, Georgia; three sons, Thomas Holliman,
Jr., Chicago, Illinois, Willie H. Holliman, Los Angeles, California,
Richard Holliman, Augusta, Georgia; two sons-in-law, Mr. Milledge
Kyler, Jr, Augusta, Georiga, Mr. Melvin Ivory, Los Angeles California;
two brothers-in-law, Walter L. Turner, Augusta, Ga. and Daniel
Turner, Newark, New Jersey; five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Brown of
Washington, D.C., Mrs. Essie Brown, Ms. Fannie Turner, Ms. Lucille
Nehemiah, Mrs. Ann Adams of Newark, New Jersey and Mrs. Lucille
Turner, Augusta, Georgia; three daughters-in-law, Mrs. Bessie
Holliman, Chicago, Illinois, Beverly Holliman, Los Angeles, California
and Mrs. Hazel Holliman, Carson, California; step mother-in-law,
Mrs. Addie Turner of Crawfordville, Georgia; aunt, Mrs. Estella
Germany; god-daughter, Ms. Beverly Williams; nieces, Mrs. Mamie
Kelly and Eloise Brown; nephews, Eddie Jones, Freddie Jones and
Dankie Jones. He also survived by twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-
two great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
** PROGRAM **
OFFICIATING ........................Dr. Sam Davis
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION................ 2nd Mt. Moriah Senior Choir
Rock Of Ages
SCRIPTURE........................Rev. Jacob Trowell
PRAYER ..........................Rev. N. T. Young
REMARKS (3 Minutes Please)
Chairman Of Deacon Board - Deacon Jake Walker
Deacon - Deacon Earnest Capers
Usher Union Of Georgia - Mr. Marion Johnson
Neighbor - Deacon William Albea
Old Flames - Rev. Maynard Weaver
The Family - Deacon Larry Lee
SELECTION.......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SOLO ...........
EULOGY .........
VIEWING OF REMAIN
RECESSIONAL
Usher Union Of Georgia Choir
Mrs. Stella Sullivan
Mr. Willie Holliman
Rev. F. D. Shaw
INTERMENT
Walker Memorial Cemetery
** PALLBEARERS **
Usher Union Of Georgia
** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **
Deacon of 2nd Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Deaconess Board
and
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2nd Mt. Moriah Usher Board
LET GO, LET GOD
Today "I, let go and I let God,
Take charge of this life of mine.
Now in the dark the comers of my soul
His light is beginning to shine
All of the cares and worries
I carry around for so long
He lifted them from my shoulders
And filled my heart with his song.
Problems that were overwhelming
Suddenly seem very small
And come what may starting today
I know I can handle them all!
If you are troubled, "Let go, Let God"
Take charge of your life for you,
And, however, dark life's shadow may seem
His light will come shining through!
Doris A. Orth
Dear Granddaddy,
Ive missed you dearly. I want you to know that its not important why
you died, because I know hou you lived.
I am not concerned about your gains because I know what you gave. I now
you had a big heart. You were always ready with a word of good cheer. I know
you loved our Church first and served deligently in many other.
And, of course, you were always a friend to others in time of need.
Oh granddaddy when you are marching around Gods throne do me a
favor, tell Heaven I am coming.
Love Dianne
** ACKNOWLEDGEMENT **
The family of Deacon Thomas Holliman wishes to express their sincere
thanks to our many friends for the many kind deeds and expressions of love and
sympathy during the illness and passing of our loved one, all of which helped to
make our burden lighter.
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WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Bennie A. Williams, Mortician