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Weep Not For Me 
Wouldyou like to know where I am? I am at home in my Father's house in the mansions 
Preparedfor me there. I am where I would be. No longer on the stormy sea but in the safe and quiet harbor. 
My working time is done and I am resting; My sowing time is done and I am reaping; 
My joy is as thejoy o f harvest. Wouldyou like to know what I am doing? 
I see God I see Him as He is, No as through a glass darkly, butface toface And the sight is transforming, it makes me like Him. I am in the sweet enjoyment of my blessed redeemer. I am here singing Hallelujahs constantly to Him 
who sits upon the Throne, And rest not day or nightfrom praising Him. 
Wouldyou know what company I keep? Blessed company - better than the best on Earth. Here are holy angels and the spirits o fjust men Made perfect and here I meet with many o f my old 
Acquaintances with whom I worked And with whom I prayed who came hither before me. And lastly. .. Wouldyou know how long this is to continue? It is a garland that never withers, the crown of glory 
thatfades not away. After millions and millions of ages It will be asfresh as it is now, and therefore, weep notfor me. 
 
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Artier of ^etlitct 
Presiding.... Reverend Robert Heflin 
Processional/Song.............................. ...... Crusaders/Gospel Choir Selection................................................... ....... Pine Hill Male Choir 
Scripture Old Testament - Isaiah 40:1-8................ Reverend Ernest Gordon New Testament - I Timothy 2:11-15............ Reverend Donald Hall New Testament - James 1:22-27......... Reverend Dr. Jasper Lloyd 
Prayer.................................................... Reverend Henry T. Legons Selection............................ Radio Angels or The Hopkins Brothers 
Reflections Family Member & Classmate......... .......... Reverend Alvin Ligons King Solomon Lodge #222.............. . Reverend Charlie Johnson Mt. Alpha Educational Union..................... Deacon Darryl Herrin Mt. Alpha Usher Board............................... Mrs. Vera Hammonds Deacon Board............................. Deacon Jerome Davis, Chairman 
 
Selection............................ Radio Angels or The Hopkins Brothers M339 - "May The Work I 've Done Speak for Me" 
Obituary........................................................................Read Silently Soft Music 
Acknowledgement 
Tribute.......................................... Deacon Johnny Martin, Nephew' 
Selection............................ The Hopkins Brothers or Radio Angels Words of Comfort.................................... Reverend Eldwin Griffin 
Recessional................................................................. "I'll Fly Away " 
 
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Interment 
 
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Military and Flag Ceremony 
 
Repast Church Fellowship hall 
 
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Reflections of Hife 
 
This w orldhow ever beautiful, was never meant to be, the place that we would call our homefor eternity. And though we would not choose to leave, a loving God knew best. And in his time He lifts us to a place o fpeace and rest. 
 
Jimmy Melvin Martin, an Icon of Mt. Alpha and the community, was bom April 10, 1945 in Edgefield County. He is the son of the late John Henry and Mayree Legons Martin. 
 
At an early age, Jimmy attended the local school in Ridge Spring and graduated from Ridge Hill High School. He continued his education Midland Technical College and earned a 
 
degree in Business. He also earned his degree in Barbering and worked as a professional barber. He did further studies at University of South Carolina-Aiken. During his early youth years, he joined the 
 
Mt. Alpha Baptist Church and remained very active until his illness. 
 
In 1967 he served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1969. One year was served in Viet Nam. He united in marriage to Effie Thompson in 1974. 
 
Jimmy was well know and very active in his church, local community and in other neighboring churches and communities. He was not a stranger, friendly and helpful to all he met. His involvement 
 
includes membership in the following: 
 
 Member and Deacon of Mt. Alpha Baptist Church 
 
 Superintendent of Mt. Alpha Sunday School for 30 years 
 
 Moderator of Mt. Alpha Educational Union 
 
 President of Mt. Alpha Usher Board 
 
 President of Young Men of Honor SOCIETY of Johnston 
 
 President of Mt. Alpha Society 
 
 Member of Mt. Alpha Pulpit Aid Society 
 
 Member and officer of the King Solomon Lodge #222, Johnston, South Carolina 
 
 Worthy Patron of Pond Chapter #33 of OES 
 
 Taught in the Mt. Alpha Tutorial Program 
 
 Worked as a driver for the Van Ministry for die community, Mt. Alpha Sunday School and Tutorial Program 
 
 Member of the Coleman Ridge Society 
 
 Member of the American Legion Post #222 
 
 Volunteer barber at the Edgefield Nursing Home and private homes 
 
 Life membership in the NAACP Organization 
 
 Earned a level one certificate from South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education 
 
 Retired from Edgefield County School District Bus Shop as a maintenance (mechanic) employee 
 
 He was owner and operator along with his wife of Martin's Enterprise (Barber Shop and Restaurant) 
 
T Jimmy will long be remembered by all the children he called his own and adults he touched until his smile and kind deeds. He will be missed dearly by his church family, 
the communities he served but most of all by his devoted and loving wife, Effie, of the home; a brother, Donnie Martin of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; a sister, Hazel Irving 
 
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of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; a brother-in-law, Henry (Samilla) Thompson; a sister-in-law, Mary Louise Martin; nieces, nephews, cousins and many God children. 
 
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Classmates Eastern Stars Pond Chapter #33 Artise Emanuel, Worthy Matron, F. & A. YM. 
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We, thefamily o f the late Jimmy Martin, extend our sincere gratitude to ourfamily, churchfamily, communityfriends and neighbors who shared their love through so many kind deeds. . . the phone calls, 
visits, cards, letters, delicious dishes, flowers and other mankind services will be cherished in our hearts. God bless you for supporting us during our difficult times. The Martin Family 
 
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