- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In loving memory of Dr. O'Bryant Xavier Kenner, "sunrise/alpha," June 18, 1941, "sunset/omega," September 16, 2006, Friday, September 22, 2006, eleven o'clock in the morning, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Reginald Jones, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2006-09-22
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th 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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the September 22, 2006 funeral of O'Bryant Xavier Kenner.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:kenner20060922
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_kenner20060922
- 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.
- 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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"Sunrise / Alpha" June 18, 1941
"Sunset / Omega" September 16, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006 Eleven Oclock In The Morning
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Reginald Jones . . . Officiating . . .
JOHNNIE HARRIS OMARAKRIDGE
XAVIERM. CARPENTER DEVON PATTERSON
JOHNKENNER RUDOLPH D. SMITH, JR.
Although death has separated us physically, the unconditional love you gave and taught us has bonded us eternally.
Though we cannot see you, we know you are there. Though we cannot touch you, we feel the warmth of your
smile. As we continue lifes journey, we will always remember that you have shaped our characters, molded our
spirits, and touched our hearts forever.
... LOVE YOUR QIRLS, KHADUAH & MEGAN ...
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Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im following the path God has laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play, tasks left undone must stay that way, I found peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.
THE FAMILY WISHES TO GREATLY ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR SINCERE THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO FRIENDS AND NEIGH BORS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR us AND MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU.
These Sacred Services Entrusted To Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
930 DAntignac Street - Augusta, Georgia 706.722.4809
"When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Beautiful"
Mwiev Q/Centw, fondly called, "Skip," by family and friends, was born on June 18, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia. He was the first born of OBryant Kenner, Sr. and Luvenia Kenner. Dr. Kenner was preceded in death by his father OBryant Kenner, Sr. and sister, Jane Kenner Patterson.
Dr. Kenner completed his primary education in Augusta, Georgia, graduating early from Lucy C. Laney High School in January 1959. He entered Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, on a full academic scholarship January of 1959. In the fall of 1960, he transferred to Howard Univer sity, Washington, DC. Skip received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degree while living in the Commonwealth of Connecticut. Dr. Kenner received his Doctoral Degree from George Wash ington University, Washington, DC. He devoted his life to his family, education and community. At the time of his death, Dr. Kenner was employed by the Baltimore County School District, as signed to Rosedale Alternative School as a Counselor.
In addition to his educational endeavors, Dr. Kenner pursued an acting career, appearing in several plays, movies and commercials. He studied acting and theater at H.B. Studios, NYC; Shakespeare Theater, Washington, DC; and Arena Players, Baltimore, Maryland. Skip was a poet, pianist and writer. In addition to acting, he enjoyed music, traveling and socializing with family and friends. He was a member of a Roman Catholic Church, in Washington, DC but frequently attended Saint Peter Clover Church, Baltimore, Maryland; The Actors Center and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Kenner is survived by: his mother, Mrs. Luvenia Kenner; a brother, Van Kenner; two sisters, Mollie Kenner-Carpenter and Kay Kenner Walker (Calvin); adopted daughters, Megan Patterson and Khadijah Patterson; devoted nephew, Olaf Patterson; additional family members, Johnny C. Harris, John Barnes and Ann Harden; devoted friends, Cecilia Horton-Jones, Fannie Morton, Ber nard Edmonds, James Kirkland, Ernestine Jones; aunts and uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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