- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Service of triumph for Prince A. Lewis, Friday, December 1, 1995, 2:00 p.m., Thankful Baptist Church, 302 Walker Street, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Gregory A. Young-officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1995-12-01
- 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 December 1, 1995 funeral of Prince A. Lewis.
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:lewis19951201
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_lewis19951201
- 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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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1995
2:00 P.M. Thankful Baptist Church
302 Walker Street - Augusta, Georgia ********
Reverend Gregory A. Young - Officiating
Well done, thy good andfaithful servant. Thou hast been faithful over a few things. I -will make thee ruler over many. Enter thou into the joys ofthe Lord.
That welcomed voice came to Bro. Prince A. Lewis at his residence on Sunday morning, November 26, 1995 at 8:00 a.m. With the desire of his heart answered, he entered the "joys of the Lord". He was bom October 26, 1918 to the late Alex and Leora Lewis in Jenkins County, Georgia.
At an early age, he was converted, baptized and fellowshipped at St. John Baptist Church in Millen, Georgia. After moving to Augusta, he joined Thankful Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. N. T. Young, Sr. At Thankful, he was a "doorkeeper" - serving with dignity and dedication on the Usher Board until his health failed. Although he could no longer usher, he remained on the Board and was always interested in and a part of the activities of the Board.
He was a Veteran of World War II having served with honor.
Bro. Lewis was a Barber by profession. He treasured the many friendships that he made during the years with his many patrons.
Those who shared the days of his life with him and cherish fond memories are: two brothers, Alex Lewis, Augusta, GA and Rufus Lewis, Macon, GA; four sisters, India Brady, Millen, GA, Henrietta Williams, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Annie Mae Walker, Millen, GA and Juanita Seals, Macon, GA; three sisters-in-law, Louise Lewis and Pauline Lewis, Augusta, GA and Mildred Lewis, Macon, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Soldier of Christ, well done; Praise be thy new employ; And, while eternal ages run.
Rest in thy Saviors joy.
Processional
Selection .......................................... Choir
Scripture
Prayer ................................. Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr.
Selection .......................................... Choir
Remarks
Bro. Alf Danzie, President Usher Board
Solo ................................ Mrs. Juanita T. Johnson
Acknowledgements ...................... Mrs. Ella M. Wheeler
Words of Comfort ............................. Rev. Gregory A. Young
Parting View
Recessional
Interment ............................ Walker Memorial Park
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Ushers of Thankful Baptist Church and Other Churches
Life is ajourney, so we are told
For some long... others, brief,
A journey on which we allfindjoy
Mingled with sadness and grief... Try to remember thejoy today
However hard it may be, And trust wellfind comfort when we know
The reason we now cant see.
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The family acknowledges with sincere appreciation the expressions of sympathy shown during this time of bereavement. Your very comforting expressions of sympathy, and the many other kind gestures will always be remembered with deepest gratitude.
May Gods richest blessings be with you and yours always, is our prayer.
. . . THE FAMILY
"Respectfully At Your Service" Williams Funeral Home, Inc. 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia
