fu n e ra l j^ertrices 
for 
Deacon James Johnson, Sr. 
Saturday, March 16, 1991 - 3:30 P.M. WATER BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH 
 
 ** OBITUARY * * 
On Thursday, March 14, 1991, God called his beloved child, Deacon James Johnson, Sr., home from his labor to his reward. 
James Johnson was born in Columbia County in the given year of 1927. He was the son of the late Hattie Douglas and the late Steve Johnson. 
He joined the Water Branch Baptist Church at an early age and was ordained as a Deacon. He served faithfully in this capacity until his health failed. He was a member ot the Deacon s Union of Georgia, President of Club #1, Superintendent of Sunday School and Secretary of the Deacon Board. 
He was united in Holy Wedlock to Miss Clara Holland. It) this union four children were born. 
He leaves to cherish his memory a beloved wife, Mrs. Clara Johnson, Harlem, Ga.; three sons, James Johnson, Jr., Harlem, Ga., Marion Johnson, Hephzibah, Ga. and George Mobley, Augusta, Ga.; two daughters, Brenda Johnson, Harlem, Ga. and Wanda Thompson, Harlem, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Annie W. Johnson, Hephzibah, Ga.; one brother, Robert Johnson, Augusta, Ga.; six grandchildren, nine brothers-in-law, eleven sisters-in-law, three uncles, four aunts; a devoted nephew, Steiner Sturgis; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
 
 ** O R D ER OF SE R V IC E ** 
Rev. Joseph Williams - Presiding 
 
PROCESSIONAL 
 
HYMN S C R I P T U R E .............................................................. Rev. J. C. Phinizy PRAYER ................................................................ Rev. W. J. Crockett 
 
SEL EC T IO N .......................... Water Branch Baptist Church Choir 
 
REMARKS (3 Minutes, Please) Dea. Sturgis 
Dea. Ed Germany Dea. Ford 
SE L E C T IO N .......................... Water Branch Baptist Church Choir 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & OBITUARY ......................................................... Ms. Sandra Lewis 
 
WORDS OF COMFORT ............................................ Rev. Williams EULOGY ................................................................ Rev. L. J. Tanksley 
 
RECESSIONAL 
 
IN T E R M E N T .................. Water Branch Baptist Church Cemetery 
 
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REPAST 
 
The Repast will be held at the Water Branch Baptist Church. 
 
 ** PALLBEARERS #  
Deacons of W ater Branch Baptist Church ************ 
* * HONORARY PALLBEARERS ** 
Deacons of New Holt Baptist Church 
 
Crossing The Bar 
Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning o f the bar, 
When I put out to sea. 
But such a tide as moving seems asleep Too full for sound and foam, 
When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. 
Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, 
When I embark. 
Tor though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me jar 
1 hope to see my Pilot jace to Jace When I have crossed the bar. --Ai.iRi'.n ri s s Y s o s 
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* * ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ** 
 
The family wjshes to thank everyone for their many acts ot kindness and expressions of sympathy shown them. May God bless 
 
every one of you. 
 
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WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
In Charge O f Services