Homegoing celebration for Rev. John Robert Kemper, Sr., (January 25, 1937-March 3, 1991), Thursday, March 7, 1991, three o'clock p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Rev. George A. Williams, officiating

^Homcgoing Celebration--

for

Rev. JohnRobert Kemper, Sr.

(January 25, 1937

March 3, 1991)

"...w ell done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a fe w things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into thejoy o f thy Lord. "
MATTHEW 25:21
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Thursday, March 7, 1:'91 - Three o 'clock p.m. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Augusta, Georgia
Rev. George A. Williams, Officiating

** OBITUARY **
On the evening of M arch 3,1991, the angel of silence came into the home o f Rev. John R. Kemper and with chilly fingers sealed his lips and the breath of life left his body. A loving father and devoted husband; his soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow and pain, to a place of rest and reward.
John Kemper, Sr. was born January 25, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio. He was converted and baptized at a very early age. As a child, he was trained in the ways of the Lord. John was not selfish, and as he grew into manhood he felt that he needed someone to be by his side to enjoy the blessings o f God with him, so on June 5, 1960, he entered into holy m atrim ony with D orothy Cook. To this union a son was born. To his family, he provided all of their needs within the will o f God. God was always first in his life, and it was only a few years ago when he was called to the ministry. He was ordained into the m inistry, June 28,1987, at O livet Baptist Church. To further his knowledge in G od's W ord, he attended the American Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rev. Kemper was employed at the Richmond County Tax Commissioner's Office as an Administrative Assistant. He was a faithful and dependable employee until his illness required him to take a leave of absence. Rev. Kemper was also a retired M aster Sergeant of the United States Army. He served God, he served mankind and he served his country. W e can truly say that this w orld has lost a valiant Christian soldier.
He leaves to mourn a devoted wife, Mrs. Dorothy Kemper; one son, John R. Kemper, Jr.; his m other, Mrs. M ary Kemper; an adopted mother, Mrs. Olena Garland of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Richard Kemper and James Garland, both of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Christine Hill, Columbus, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alesia Kemper; one precious grandson, Dejon Jalil Kemper, both of Augusta and a host of other relatives and devoted friends.
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"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord... Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. "
Revelation 14:13 (KIV)

** ORDER OF SERVICE **
Presiding - Rev. C.S. Hamilton

PROCESSIONAL

SELECTION.............. ............................................................. Choir

SCRIPTURE Rev. Adolph Hollins - Old Testament Rev. Sam Tanksley - New Testament

PRAYER .............................................................. Rev. N.T. Young

SELECTION............................................................ "I Surrender A ll"

REMARKS .................................................. Rev. Bobby Hankerson Rev. Sam Davis
Rev. Dr. Timothy Fellows

SOLO ...................................................................... Sis.Vickie Grier

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.......................................Sis. Wanda Bell

HYMN .....................................................................Rev. J.R. Hatney

"Amazing Grace"

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EULOGY ................................................ Rev. George A. Williams

RECESSIONAL .......................................... "Come Ye Disconsolate"

INTERM ENT............................................ Cedar Grove Cemetery

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REPAST

Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

** ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
United States Army *********** He
** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **
American Baptist Theological Seminary Classmates Ministers of the CSRA ************

** FLOWER BEARERS **
Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Usher Board ************

Daddy's Gone

D ad was here through thick and thin O n him I knew I could depend. H e 's m y Daddy, m y Best Friend Someday I 'll see his face again. H e was everything a D ad should he D ad always did believe in me. H e showed me things I could not see H e taught me kindness and sincerity. "J u st be yourself, " D ad would say. Keep the faith from day to day.

O n bended knees you kneel and pray G od will provide in everyway. D ad knew the Lord, O h yes indeed! H e called H im in his hour o f need. A n d ju st as G od had guaranteed H e would answer prayer i f we believed. D a d d y's gone, H e 's been blessed H e 's found J o y and Happiness. W hile H e was here he gave his best N o w D a d d y's Gone, Gone H om e To Rest I Love You Daddy. R est In Peace

John R. Kemper, Jr.

** ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS **
The family acknowledges with sincere Christian appreciation all the acts of kindness, expressions of love and words of comfort imparted to them during their hour of bereavement. We PRAISE God for you, because through you HE has given us strength and reassurance that He will calm all fears, ease our woes and comfort us in our sorrows. FOR THE GOD WE SERVE IS SOMEBODY!
The Family

DENT'S UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT
In Charge