FUNERAL SERVICES 
 
for 
MR. JOSEPH MARION MCALPIN, SR. 
Tuesday, November 12, 1985 - 2:30 P.M. 
SPIRIT CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 
Augusta, Georgia 
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Rev. B. B. Cantrell, Pastor 
Rev. Johnny Hatney, Officiating 
** OBITUARY ** 
The hour glass, with its sands of time, has slowly but surely 
spilled its contents, with the passsing of the last sand, went the life of 
our loved one, on November 8, 1985. 
Mr. Joseph Marion McAlpin, Sr.; son of the late Joseph McAlpin 
and Mrs. Nannie Dickerson McAlpin Sally was born February 22,1911 
in Richmond County, Georgia. 
He was married to the late Mrs. Mattie Bell Avey McAlpin on 
August 25, 1934 and to this union seven childen were born. 
He joined the Spirit Creek Baptist Church and was baptized by 
the late Rev. J. D. Williams. 
He is survived by three sons, Mr. Joseph McAlpin, Jr., Mr. 
Darnell McAlpin and Mr. William J. Lewis of Augusta, Ga.; five 
daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Miller, Mrs. Doretha Brown, Mrs. Denase 
Rivers, Mrs. Laverna Cook and Mrs. Terry Ann Johnson, all of 
Augusta, Ga.; four sons-in-law, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. James Rivers, 
Mr. George Cook and Mr. Melvin O. Johnson; three daughters-in-law, 
Mrs. Carrie McAlpin, Mrs. Gloria Ann McAlpin, and Mrs. Betty J. 
Lewis of Augusta, Ga.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Mae Newton, 
Mrs. Beatrice Dunn and Mrs. Grace Wimberly; one brother-in-law, 
Mr. Walter Newton, all of Augusta, Ga.; a devoted niece, Mrs. Orgeon 
Gibson, of Laurenton, N.Y.; twenty four grandchildren, eleven great- 
grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and othr relatives 
and friends. 
ILL SEE YOU AGAIN 
I'm at rest, thats where I am, Ive merely slipped away, 
From this place called earth to travel elsewhere to a new and glorious land. 
Where everyday is Sunday, and the streets are paved with gold. 
Im at rest, thats where I am, free from trials and tribulations. 
Weep not for me my beloved ones left behind. 
For as sure at dawn as the faith sun returns to bless your eyes 
I too one day will be waiting as the dawn of dawns appears to meet 
And greet you face to face in the Sky. 
** ORDER OF SERVICE ** 
PRESIDING ........ 
PROCESSIONAL 
SELECTION .......... 
SCRIPTURE......... 
PRAYER ........... 
SELECTION......4... 
REMARKS .......... 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
SOLO.............. 
EULOGY ........... 
RECESSIONAL 
Rev. B. B. Cantrell 
............ Choir 
. Rev. J. C. Trowell 
Rev. B. B. Cantrell 
.........v Choir 
. Mr. Ben Williams 
Mrs. Alberta Jasper 
Rev. Johnny Hatney 
Rev. Johnny Hatney 
INTERMENT 
Mt. Olive Memorial Garden 
NOT A CARE IN THE WORLD 
Not a care in the world! 
They have all dropped away 
I am high in the hills, 
1 am happy today. 
Not a care in the world! 
1 am down by the sea, 
With the wind and the waves 
Telling me I am free. 
Not a care in the world! 
In the silence Ive entered, 
And my heart and my head 
On the Father Ive centered. 
Not a care in the world! 
All the work now is done 
By the Father within, 
And the victory won. 
** OUR MANY THANKS ** 
We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of 
kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We are 
especially thankful for those who have inspired us and helped us bear 
our sorrows. May God bless each of you. Again we thank you. 
The Family 
 
Services Entrusted to 
PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME 
723 Walton Way 
Augusta, Georgia 
Phone 404/724-1885