A Service of Love and Sacred Memory for Albert Thomas Horton, III

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A SERVICE OF LOVE
AND SACRED MEMORY
for
THE REV. ALBERT THOMAS HORTON, III
Monday, February 20, 1989 - 4:00 P.M.
ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH
2359 Mt. Auburn Avenue
Augusta, Georgia
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The Reverend Charles Smith, Pastor
** OBITUARY

The Reverend Albert Thomas Horton, III, faithful servant of God, was the
second of eight children born to Albert Jackson and Minnie Seals Horton.
Early in life he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized
at Elim Baptist Church, the cradle of his spiritual nurture and growth.
As a student at Haines Institutional High School in Augusta, Georgia, Albert
was a noted football player, under the coaching of the late Mr. John Tutt. Shortly
after high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served for 22
years, until his honorable discharge, with the rank of Master Sergeant.
He met and married Bernice Kyler. To this union one daughter was born,
Joan E. Horton. Bernice preceeded him in death.
After leaving military service, Reverend Horton owned and operated
Greater Detroit Home Products, a business which employed the youth of Detroit,
Michigan, in door-to-door salesmanship.
Albert Thomas Horton, III loved to fish, play golf, officiated at athletic
games, and reminisce about the good times spent with his friend, who was like a
brother, Arthur Davenport (aka: son/sporty-man). He also enjoyed participating
in and working with his masonic order. He was a 32 degree Mason.
In 1981, Albert Thomas Horton, III received the call to be a minister of the
Lord Jesus Christ. In 1982, he was ordained to preach the gospel at Elim Baptist
Church. He was called July 26, 1984 to pastor the Friendship Baptist Church in
Appling, Georgia, where he served faithfully until his death. He was also active in
the Baptist Ministers Conference of Augusta, Georgia, where he served as
chaplain and on committees.
On Friday, February 17,1989, Albert Thomas Horton, III received the highest
and most blessed of all calls the call to occupy one of those many mansions his
Master the Lord Jesus, went to prepare for him and to be with the Lord forever,
where death, sorrow, crying and pain are nor more. Free at last! Free at last! Thank
God Almighty! Hes free at last!
The Reverend Albert Thomas Horton, III is lovingly remembered by his
daughter, Joan Kincannon, Oxon Hill, Maryland; one brother, The Reverend
Richard Lamar Horton, Los Angeles, California; four sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Smith,
Mrs. Jeanette Bowman, Miss Wilhelmina Horton of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs.
Frankie Bennett of Riverside, California; a granddaughter, Yvette Sharpley, Oxon
Hill, Maryland; five cousins, two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, seven
nephews, six nieces, two great nieces, three great nephews, other relatives and
friends.
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Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things. 1 will
make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Matthew 25:21
** ORDER OF SERVICE **
PROCESSIONAL SENTENCES ...... Ellis M. Johnson, Organist
Some Day
PRESIDING ............................ The Reverend B.B. Cantrell
HYMN.................................................#477 Spafford
When Peace Like A River
SCRIPTURE ............................Doctor Isaiah E. Washington
Isaiah 43:1-4
PRAYER
OF COMFORT ..................... The Reverend George Jackson
SELECTION ............... My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
Friendship Baptist Church - Elim Baptist Church Choirs
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................... Mrs. Ann Johnson
RESOLUTIONS
Eternal Promise Baptist Church, Los Angeles, California
Friendship Baptist Church, Appling, Georgia
Mrs. Alma Jennings
REMARKS
The Reverend Nathaniel Irvin
President, Baptist Ministers Conference, Augusta, Georgia
Deacon Preston Tutt, Sr.
Chairman, Deacon Board, Friendship Baptist Church
The Reverend Charles E. Smith
Pastor, Elim Baptist Church
SOLO .................................... Ms. Vivian Meyers
Precious Lord
EULOGY.................. The Reverend Doctor Charles Hamilton
Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church
BENEDICTION .................................. Pastor Smith
RECESSIONAL ....................... Ellis M. Johnson, Organist
Dvorak -Going Home
INTERMENT
Cedar Grove Cemetery
** ACTIVE PALLBEARERS **
U.S. Military
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** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **
Deacons and Trustees - Friendship Baptist Church
Deacon Preston Tutt, Sr. Herbert Taylor, Trustee
Deacon George Tutt Hogan Lampkin, Trustee
Deacon James Lampkin Deacon Ulysses Johnson
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** USHERS **
Friendship Baptist Church
Elim Baptist Church
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WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
In Charge Of Services