A Celebration ofLife For Mr. WillieLuke February 26,1953 March 3, 2006 Sunday, March 5, 2006 1:00 P.M. ..-.-' Solid Rock Baptist Church Scotts Ferry Road Appling, Georgia Reverend Willie James Williams, Pastor, Officiating The Celebration ofLifefor Mr. WillieLuke "The sun rose on February 26, 1953 and set on March 3, 2006" This is the celebration of Willies life and homegoing. At an early age, he was united with Solid Rock Baptist Church. Willie was a strong-willed and determined man who Embraced life and lived it to the fullest. He loved people. For him, there were no strangers, only friends that he had not met yet. During a lengthy illness, he displayed only courage, determination and a strong desire to live. On March 3, 2006, the battle was over, victory was won and Willie Was welcomed home with open arms. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memory. Among those left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Temeshia Luke and Kristen Luke; one son, Terrance "Bo" Luke. He also leaves four sisters, Eva Marshall, Carrie Garnett, Dorothy (George) McCladdie and his twin, Wilhemenia (Robert) Freeman; two brothers, Horace Luke and Scott (Annette) Rickerson; five grandchildren, Kiera Collins, Kambria Collins, Kianna Collins, Shawndrel Horton and Jaylon Devone Luke; a step mother, America Luke; two aunts, Ozella Tate and Emily Luke; one uncle, Leonard Garnett; a special and devoted niece, Mary Ann Freeman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. ' Order ofService Processional ............ Mrs. Brenda Pollard, Musician "Precious Lord" Selection .................. Solid Rock Baptist Church Choir Scriptures................................ Rev. Robert Felton (Old and New Testaments) Prayer .................................. Rev. Jessie Johnson Solo .............................. Mr. Juanterrence Lowe Remarks (three minutes please) Dea. Lindsey Rolland, as a church member Mr. Lorry Crawford, as a friend Mrs. Patricia Germany, as a friend Family Reflections ............... Dr. Les Pollard, Jr. Acknowledgements ................... .Sis. Shirley Dunn Solo .............................. Mr. Juanterrence Lowe Message of Celebration ... Rev. Willie James Williams Recessional ............... Mrs. Brenda Pollard, Musician "Going Up Yonder" Interment................................ Church Cemetery Repast Church Fellowship Hall v/x. The Participants ofthe Homegoing Celebration Robert Rickerson Glen Dunn Pallbearers Bernard Marshall Walter Dunn Fred Dunn Gus Dunn Flower Bearers Ushers and Friends "Its Alright" Don't be angry, it was just my turn to go. And I was OK with that.. .Don't be sad, For my life was full, long and happy. Don't cry, for I loved to laugh and :f I want you to do the same. ,- Don't be afraid, is ;for there were many loved one's waiting to guide me to the light. Don't feel guilty, I already knew everything you meant to tell me, ' til ';rt" but didn't get the chance to... ^* Don't worry, for I am safe and in Good hands with the Lord... ^ ,i^ ; '