- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebration of the life of Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Jr., Thursday, July 25, 2002, 1:00 p.m., Gardner Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Rufus Copeland, pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2002-07-25
- 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 July 25, 2002 funeral of Melvin Hurdle, Jr.. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-H-0145
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_hurdlemelvinjr20020725
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_hurdlemelvinjr20020725
- 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:
-
Celebration of the Life
Of
Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Jr.
Thursday, July 25, 2002 1:00 PM.
Gardner G rove Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Rufus Copeland, Pastor, Officiating
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Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Jr., was born on October 9,1963 in
Union Dale County, Long Island, New York, to Mr. Melvin Hurdle, Sr. of New York and the late Ms. Frances Louise Brown. He entered into rest on Saturday, July 20, 2002, at the Medical College of Georgia.
He was employed by Carole Fabrics for six years.
He leaves to mourn his loss and to cherish his memories a devoted wife, of nine years, Mrs. Cassandra (Sandy) McGruder Hurdle; one daughter, Shalita Hurdle; one son, Carrington Blake Hurdle; two step children, La'Kisha Henderson and Christian McGruder; father, Melvin Hurdle, Sr., Rockville Center, New York; one sister, Annette Alava, Tennessee; grandmother, Annie Hurdle, New York; one aunt, Elizabeth Germany, Augusta, Georgia; five uncles, Kelvin Hurdle, Caleen, Texas; Charles Hurdle and Colby Hurdle, both of Freeport, New York, Bernard Brown and Steven Brown, both of Long Island, New York; moth er-in-law, Emma McGruder; two sisters-in-law, Michelle (Albert) Scurry and Tonya McGruder; three brothers-in-law, Ricky (Carletta) McGruder, Charles McGruder and Eric McGruder all of Augusta; a special friend, Debra Murray; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Note From The Heart
This is ju st to thank you for memories, jo y and fun. For giving me your love and the nice things you have done.
I can't pin it down exactly and it is plain to see. That you are the perfect partner and father that
every man should be.
Love, Sandy
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Processional Selection .................................................... Crystal Barnwell Scripture ...................................................... Ponce DeLeon Prayer ........................................... Minister Mark Barnwell P o e m ...................................La'Kisha Henderson, Daughter Obituary and Acknowledgement (Please read silently) S electio n .............................................................Tonya Bolin E u lo g y ....................................... Reverend Rufus Copeland In te rm e n t........................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast Gardner Grove Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Alonzo Walters Patrick Thurmond Jerome Melton
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Riley Bell Renee Nesbitt Jonas Whitley
Mnnorarp ^jJallbearers
Carole Fabrics Employees
Daddy
There's a miracle in our dad That dwells deep within our hearts. A nd we don't know how it happens,
or when it gets its sta rt... But the happiness it brings us
Always gives a special lift And we realize that our dad Was one o f God's most precious gifts!
Love, Your Children
Our M any Thanks
It is with deepest appreciation that we acknowledge your kind ness, thoughtfulness and service extended to us during our time o f bereavement. It was your strength in which we were
able to cling and y o u r prayer which helped us to endure. May God bless each and every one o fyou. The Family
W. H . MAYS MORTUARY
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401