- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Home going celebration for Rev. Willie David Hollimon, Jr., April 23, 1956-August 1, 2008, Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m., World Outreach Evangelistic Church, 3521 Jack Kelly Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906, pastor Millard F. Byrd, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2008-08-06
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th 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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the August 6, 2008 funeral of William David Hollimon.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:hollimon20080806
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_hollimon20080806
- 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.
- 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:
-
2|otne ( otng Celebration Jf or
. ^fllte Batnb SMlimon, 23, 1956 - Susu*t 01, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 1:00 pm
World Outreach Evangelistic Church
3521 Jack Kelly Road Augusta, Georgia 30906 Pastor Millard F. Byrd, officiating
tfes! &eflection
Rev. William David Hollimon, Jr. was
born on April 23, 1956 in Augusta, Georgia, to
the late Willie David Hollimon, Sr. and Aliene
Hollimon Bland. He fell quietly asleep in Christ
on August 1, 2008. He was a 1974 graduate of
T.W. Josey High School. He was a very active
member of World Outreach Evangelistic Church,
including the transportation ministry, music
ministry and choir. He was ordained by Rev J. C.
Trowell of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
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He leaves to cherish his memory two
sisters, Patricia Jenkins of Augusta, Georgia and
Valarie Gant of Hephzibah Georgia. Eight
brothers - Curtis (Rhonda) Shubert, Kenneth
Hollimon, Sr., Larry Hollimon Sr., Jerry
Hollimon, Kalvin (Melody) Hollimon, Rev.
Joseph (Marjorie) Hollimon Sr., Willie James
Elam, all of Augusta, Georgia and Joseph B.
Hurley of Waynesboro, Georgia; a devoted
nephew Rodriquez L. Hollimon, of Atlanta,
Georgia; three aunts, Helen Harris of Hephzibah,
Georgia; Margaret Favors and Ella (James)
Sturgis of Augusta Georgia and a host of other
relatives and friends.
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Pastor Millard F. Byrd officiating
Processional
World Outreach Evangelistic Church
Scripture Old Testament & New Testament
Bishop Roy Hollimon
Prayer Solo Reflections
Rev. President Oliver
Min. Marcella Smiley
Paul Middleton Rev. Eddie Harris "" LarryDunbar
Special Remarks
Rev. Joseph Hollimon (Brother)
Solo
Fred Prophet
Acknowledgement Solo
Patricia Pinnock Mr, and Mrs. James Sturgis
Eulogy
Pastor Millard F. Byrd
Recessional
Internment Private
Repast (Immediately following service) World Outreach Evangelistic Church
Well See You Again, Brothel
Seems like only yesterday that your laughter filled the air,
And whatever we were going through, you were always there.
How you gave all of your love and time to those who were in need.
In our hearts youll always be a part of us.
i Though sometimes its hard to deal with you not being here,
We rejoice that you have reached a place of peace.
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Where theres no fear.
Heaven has become a little sweeter just because youre there,
And well meet again, in that place so bright and fair.
Well see you again where sorrows are no more
Where well join hands together, and well sing around the throne.
Cant hardly wait till the day
Well see you again.
"The Final Flight..."
Dont grieve for me now that Im free, Im following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to pray. Tasks left undone must stay that way, Ive found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah ,yes, these things too I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my tune seemed all to brief, Dont lengthen it now with undo grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, he set me free....
To my loved ones.
Pallbearers Friends and Family
Ushers and Floral Attendants Friends and Family
; Acknowledgement The family of Willie David Holllimon, Jr. is deeply appreciative and grateful for all expressions of sympathy, acts of love and kindness extended during his illness and passing. To all our friends and neighbors, please know that your thoughtfulness will be a comfort for days to come. We take comfort in knowing that he is at home with Jesus. May Gods blessings be with you. Thank you.
Arrangements Professional Service of Comfort Entrusted to
Williams Funeral Home 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
You Were There
You were there through all the cloudy days, And helped us through the rain. You reminded us how to laugh and love, Which helped to ease the pain.
You were there to lend a helping hand, Or to guide one on their way Be it friend or foe, family or no, You always knew what to say.
You were there when life seemed too much to bear, And helped restore our faith. You encouraged us all to be our best, Even if no one else is in the race.
You were always there for so many of us, And we shall honor you in all that we do. Well remember your laughs and remember your cheer And remember most of all that we love you.
By Rod Hollimon