- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Funeral services for Deacon Charlie Johnson, Saturday, July 2, 1994, 1:00 p.m., Spring Grove Baptist Church, Edgefield County, South Carolina, Reverend Delbert Nero, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1994-07-02
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Edgefield
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Edgefield
Funeral service--South Carolina--Edgefield
Genealogy
African American men--South Carolina--Edgefield--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Edgefield--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Edgefield--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Edgefield County, Edgefield, 33.78958, -81.92956
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the July 2, 1994 funeral of Charlie Johnson. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-I-J-0066
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_johnsoncharlie19940702
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_johnsoncharlie19940702
- 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:
-
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Saturday, July 2, 1994 - 1:00 P.M. SPRING GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Edgefield County, South Carolina
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Reverend Delbert Nero, Officiating
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Mr. Charlie Lee Johnson, the son of the late Jerry and Hannah Lee Johnson, was bom in Edgefield County, South Carolina on December 11, 1917. He departed this life on June 27, 1994 at the University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.
At an early age, he confessed Christ and joined the Spring Grove Baptist Church where he served until death.
Beacuse of his faithfulness to his church he was added to the Board of Deacons. In this capacity he served faithfully. He also served as the Senior Choir Leader. His favorite selections were "Amazing Grace" and "I Don't Mind Kneeling."
He was married to the late Fannie Philpot who preceded him in death.
Dea. Johnson was dedicated to his family, the church, the choir, but his greatest allegiance was to his God. It was this abiding faith that sustained him to the end.
He leaves to cherish his memory: two sisters, Ms. Estelle Cook o f North Augusta, SC and Mrs. Louise Johnson Elams o f Brooklyn, NY; three brothers, Jessie (Mary) Johnson, Montmorenci, SC, Rev. William (Teddie) Johnson, and Dea. Jerry (Lillie Belle) Johnson of Philadelphia, PA; two devoted friends, Annie B. Dais and Doris Goley of North Augusta, SC; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends.
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PRESIDING................................. ........................... Rev. Paul Bush Laura Grove Baptist Church
PROCESSIONAL Parting View .......................
........................... Soft M usic
SELECTION ............................... ......................... Spring Grove and Hopewell Combined Choirs
SCRIPTURE............................... ......................... Rev. Robert Myers
PRAYER ...................................... ........................... Rev. Alex Pope First Providence Baptist Church
SELECTION ............................... ........................... Combined Choirs
REMARKS (3 Minutes, Please) Church Member - Dea. Amos Hardy
Young Men of Honor - Mr. Henry Turner As A Neighbor & Friend - Dea. Charlie Garrett
SOLO .................................................................Mr. Tommy Scott, Jr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & OBITUARY ............................. ...................M rs. G eorgia C. S cott
W ORDS OF
COMFORT ......................................................... Rev. Sam Middleton Hopewell & Cedar Grove Baptist Churches
EULOGY ................................................................ Rev. Delbert Nero
RECESSIONAL INTERMENT ............................. Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery
- REPAST First Providence Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Pallbrarrrs
Dea. Amos Hardy Dea. John H. Nealous Dea. Frank Middleton
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Dea. Alonza Middleton Dea. David Williams Dea. Willie Lanham
Leroy Mathews Curtis Bames
Nephews
Jessie Johnson, Jr. **********
Jflnbter ^Bearers
David Mathews Tracy Bames
Combined Ushers of Spring Grove, Hopewell and First Providence and Others
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Tribute
1 have done my work, I've sung my song I've traveled the roads near andfa r Now myjourney has ended, God has called me to rest.
Now that 1 am gone, release me let me go You have so much to do
You must not tie yourselves to me with tears Be happy that you had me so many y e a n
God bless the memories that are in your hearts 1 am gone but life goes on So when in need go to God, For 1 leave you in His care.
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The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to their many friends for all acts of kindness shown during this very difficult time.
THE FAMILY
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Services Entrusted To G.L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY
