A celebration of the life of Deacon, SFC/Ret. Fred Lewis, Wednesday, December 23, 1998, 2:00 p.m., Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 931 Cedar Street, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Oscar E. Wells, officiating

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Wednesday, December 23,1998 2:00 P.M.
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 931 Cedar Street - Augusta, Georgia
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, Reverend Oscar E. Wells Officiating

A Chapter Completed . . .
A Life Lived
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" If l have helped somebody as l passed along the way, then my living shall not be in vain. "
A life ended on December 19, 1998. On this day,
cDeacon<5c7Clcfleiir6cl cTred J^etois, was taken from
us when the Lord took him unto Himself.
The angels whispered "Well done thy good and faithful servant; you have fought the battle, you have earned the victorv, enter into thy Master's joy."
Deacon Fred Lewis was bom on October 11, 1932, in Lake City, Florida to the late Mr. Wiley and Mrs. Eva Mays Lewis.
He attended the public schools of Lake City. At an early age, Fred accepted Christ and became a member of Truevine Baptist Church in Lake City.
In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army. While stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, in 1954, he met the love of his life, Rosa Bernice Mixson. They were united in Holy Matrimony on May 10,1955. To this union, one daughter was bom.
While in the Army, Fred earned numerous medals to include six Good Conduct Medals, several Service Medals and the Bronze Star Medal. During his tour of duty to Vietnam, Korea and Germany ~ he found time to admit Christ in his life again, becoming a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He served dutifully as Chairman of Board of Trustees, The Board of Deacons, The Missionary Circle, and the Male Chorus. After serving twenty-three years in the Army, he retired and worked as the Supervisor of Building Management at the Veterans Administration Hospital for fifteen years before retiring.
As we pause today to celebrate the life of Fred Lewis, let us prayerfully remember his loved ones who will forever cherish his loving memories: his lovingly devoted wife, Rosa Bernice Lewis; his loving daughter, Phyllis Lewis Thomas; son-in-law, John H. Thomas; two grandchildren, Briana Sharee and Brandon Sharrod Thomas; two sisters, Carolyn Owens and husband, Jack Owens, Jacksonville, FL; Alma Owens and husband, Ermon Owens, Lake City, FL; two brothers, Aaron Lewis and wife Evelyn Lewis, Miami, FL and John Lewis, Lake City, FL; godchildren, Dr. Philicia Lee Andrews and husband Gary Andrews, College Park, GA; Phillip Lee, Jr., Marcus Lee and Archie Bernard Norris, all of Augusta, GA; sisters-in-law, Matilda Bell, Washington, DC; Evelena Long and husband Robert Long, Kansas City, MO; devoted friends, Phillip and Rosella Lee, Dea. James Smith, Sr., Ruth Gregory, William and Elizabeth Brown, Arizona Golphin, Elease Brinson, Dorothy' Allen, Eunice Norris, the Williams Family, Patricia Burton and Dora Greene; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church members and friends to numerous to list by name.

A Reflection of a Beautiful Life. . . A Testament to Love, Friendship,
Family and Life
You left me on Saturday morning after more than forty-four years o f togetherness. It was so hard to say Good-bye. You were a good and loving husband, father, father-in-law, "Papa" and friend. We have shared sorrows and joy and I will miss you deeply. But, we will see each other again . . . My everlasting love.
Rosa
It's difficult to believe that you won't be here with us physically. We know you'll be looking down on us from your place in Heaven. Thank you for being a role model to all of us, Daddy - a loving "Papa", father-in-law andfriend. We love you.
Phyllis. John, Briana and Brandon

qJRe O rder of C eiebratxon
Processional
Presiding Rev. Oscar E. Wells
Selection Galilee Male Chorus and Sanctuary Choir
Scripture Rev. Charles R. King
Prayer Rev. R. V. Palmer
Solo Mr. Cyrus B. Smith
Reflections As A Church Member - Dea. Andrew Hay
As A Friend - Dea. James Smith, Sr. As A Friend - Mrs. Elizabeth Brown As A Neighbor - Mrs. Elease G. Brinson
Acknowledgements & Obituary Ms. Lyndsy Greene
Special Words of Comfort Rev. Michael D. Billingsley Pine Grove Baptist Church, Eutaw, AL
Selection Galilee Male Chorus and Sanctuary Choir
Eulogy Rev. Oscar E. Wells
Recessional
Final Resting Place Walker Memorial Park
It's by God's grace . . . All things through Christ Jesus

9/e j Gone
It is in a wonderful way, But in the jo y o f the Lord; That this servant o f God Has passed successfully
To his laboring reivard. He lit a light in a candle, An everlasting lig h t. . . A t home in Heaven, dear ones So happy and so bright. He is now at peaceforever, Safely home in Heaven at last.
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Our Ramify ^Pra^er
Dear Lord, You have promised that you would never leave us nor forsake us. We trust in thy promises and have faith that you w ill perform as you have covenanted with thy children to do. You have always shown yourself to be a God of infinite mercy and tenderness. Make us to feel your presence today, that we may be comforted and strengthened in our faith. Speak to our hearts and minds today in words o f love and comfort. For his sake.
Amen

Active cpaff6earcrs
U. S. Army

'Honorary tPaff6earers

George Greene Henry Craig Russell Wright Ronald Danforth

Marcus Lee Phillip Lee, Jr. Leafec Harvey Freddie Miles

(Honorary (pallbearers
Board of Deacons - Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Deacon John Gunter Deacon Andrew Hay Deacon James Brooks
Board of Trustees - Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

0^Tower y^ttendants
Ushers - Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

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~ cln Appreciation ~
To our many friends who have been so kind and thoughtful . . . Thank you for your prayers and kind expressions of love and understanding shared with us during our sorrozv ~ we are forever grateful. Because o f you, we have received the spiritual strength and inspiration needed to fa ce each new day'. May God richly bless each and every one o fyou.
. . . THE FAMILY
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Arrangements Entrusted To PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME
723 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia
(706) 724-1885