Wednesday, January 21st, 2004 2:00 P.M. Tabernacle Baptist Church 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard ~ Augusta, Georgia Reverend Otis B. Moss, III, Pastor ~ Officiating ~ Home going Celebration Cjeorge dienry Mays, Sr. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. ~ Revelations 21A Having heard and heeded the call of his Master, Qeorge Henry Mays, St., departed this life on Sunday, January 18, 2004. He was born October 7, 1933, in Keysville, Georgia to the late Mr. Ernest Mays and Mrs. Luella Martin. He was fondly known as Bubba. He was married to Mrs. Frances Jones Mays for 43 years. To this union two children were born, % Jennifer and George, Jr. He was a 1951 graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy. After graduating from high school, he served three years in the United States Army. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Paine College, and his Masters in Education from Augusta State University. He served as an educator at the Augusta Youth Development Center for thirty years until his retirement in 1989. He was concerned for the quality of life for all people especially our youth. As a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, he was responsible for the organization of the churchs GED Program where he served as the Director. He was a GED Instructor at Augusta State University, and he served on various boards in leadership capacities. His favorite pastimes were playing golf, writing poetry, and inspiring others. His service to the Lord was exemplified by his service to others. He touched the lives of many troubled youth in this community through his teaching, training, and mentoring. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, Mrs. Frances Jones Mays; daughter, Jennifer Mays Wilson, Augusta, GA; son, George H. (Eileen) Mays, Jr., Eatonton, GA; three grandchildren, Brian Long, Amber Mays, and Jayda Mays; one great-grandchild, Brian D. Long; mother, Ms. Luella Martin; one aunt; mother-in-law, Mrs. Genola Jones; two brothers-in-law, Freddie (Shirley) Jones and Joseph (Patiicia) Jones, Augusta, GA; one sister-in-law, Sharon (Barry) Turner, Lexington, KY; cousins, Lillie Robinson, Augusta, GA, Carolyn Robinson, Marietta, GA and Gregory Robinson, Detroit, MI; godson, Freddrick VAugusta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mjillppjywp?!Mwpwy^ Reverend Otis B. Moss III, Presiding The Processional The Prayer of Comfort The Holy Scriptures Old & New Testaments Rev. Johnny Hatney, Pastor - Good Hope Baptist Church The Hymn of Praise Music Ministry - Tabernacle Baptist Church The Expressions Classmate- Bro. James Hill - Harmony Baptist Church Friend - Bro. Leroy Rogers - Elim Baptist Church Church Member- Dea. Johnnie Ball - Tabernacle Baptist Church Father - George Mays, Jr. (Son) The Tribute Ms. Lillie Robinson The Acknowledgements Mrs. Eileen Norman Mays The Selection Music Ministry - Tabernacle Baptist Church The Eulogy Rev. Otis B. Moss, III, Pastor - Tabernacle Baptist Church Recessional Going Up Yonder Interment Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens ~ Repast ~ Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall John Williams Stevie Young David Griffin Active Pallbearers Leroy Jenkins Calvin Holland James Draine Honorary Pallbearers Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1951 Flower Bearers Ushers of Tabernacle Baptist Church & Beat!) tn IBeSolatton Death casts a consuming sadness on the heart of a house, That not even a torrent of teardrops could possibly douse. Missing is someone whose feet have trod the barren floor- Someone whose life was rich, although his coffers were poor. Someone who communed with nature on a first name basis - Someone who avoided modern day life with all its rat races. But now the hearse rolls down the narrow, muddy, rutted road, to forever take this person far away from his beloved abode. As they carried him out of the place where he used to dwell, it was as if someone had stolen the sweet chime from the bell. It was as if someone had robbed the trees of its cooling shade. It was as if someone had taken the tartness from the cool lemon- ade. A human life that ebbs away is always a very melancholy thing. For everyone knows that something unique had taken wing. But when the human population count is not quite so dense, the loss of even one life initiates a sadness that is immense. As the hearse revisits the tracks that it had previously made, Natures creatures harmonized in a sweet, symphonic serenade. And the old weather beaten house with the wreath on the door, will never again feel his footsteps on the barren, old floor. A selection from the Many Moods of Mays A Collection of Poems by Qeorge Mays ~ Acknowledgements ~ The Family of George H. Mays, Sr., wishes to express their sincere appreciation to everyone who helped ease the pain because of the loss of our loved one. Your kind expressions of compassion and sympathy are a blessing r sind inspiration. May God bless each of you abundantly. Final Arrangements Entrusted To Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment 930 DAntignac Street ~ Augusta, Georgia Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful"