^otnegoing Service^ for Julian Miller, Jr. ~ - ., ...... ,, ........ -. - ,,. - , f, ,. . ,-- Saturday, January 14,2006 3:00 p.m. Tabernacle Baptist Church 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, GA Otis Moss, III, Pastor Pastor Frederick Patterson, Officiating i ;.:;,':''"-.''' ' ''.':''. .; Obituary .^- - ."''. , .'-'' Julian Miller, Jr. was born February 19, 1955, to the late Jessie and Julian Miller, Sr. Julian went home to be with God on Saturday, January 7, 2006, at the Medical College of Georgia. He was born and reared in Augusta, GA, and educated in the Richmond County School system. Julian attended Floyd Graham and Levi White Elementary Schools. He was a graduate of T. W. Josey in the class of 1972. Julian received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Paine College in 1978. He was baptized at the First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church then moved his membership to Tabernacle Baptist Church. Julians work history included many years at Thermal Ceramics, Youth Development Center and as a substitute teacher for the Richmond County Board of Education .1 > - - > Julian was well known throughout Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area for his beautiful bass voice. He was a member of the Augusta Chorale and the Male and Sanctuary Choirs at Tabernacle. He was also a member of the Paine College Fraternity of Masons, Lodge No. 001. Julian united in marriage to Gloria Robinson on June 25, 1983, and added two children to this union. Julian was a loving and kind person to all who knew him. His heart was as big as his voice. His memories will be cherished and remembered by: Gloria R. Miller, wife, lesha Kendreal Miller, daughter, Julian Isaiah Miller, son, Augusta, GA. Three sisters: Rose M. Foster, Hephzibah, GA, Sharon (Burman) Ayacanoo, Arlington, TX, Classic (Ned) Williams, Savannah, GA. Four brothers: Clarence (Jean) Miller, and Joseph Miller, Augusta, GA. Glenn (Helena) Miller, iddletown, RI, and Eric Miller, Grand Prieve, TX. Nine aunts: Cora Pkvor, Malvereen Miller, Classic West, Lucille Armstrong, and Earlene Gray, Augusta, GA. Hattie Fishburne, Los Angeles, CA, Florence Lloyd, Sterling, VA, Marian Bush, Annandale, VA, and Causandra Cain, Decatur, GA. Seven nieces: Sharis Hazel, Teneshia Miller, Maecille Miller, Rohna Ayacanoo, Tiffany Williams, Nicole Miller and Alana Williams. Four nephews: Julian Devon Miller, Anthony Hazel, Jr., Julian Raj Ayacanoo, and Julian Kendall Miller. Sisters-in-law: Wilhelr iena (John) Frails, and Patricia Redfield, Hephzibah, GA, and Mary Tsaugue, Orlando, FL. Brothers-in-law: Walter (Audrey) Blount, and Sanmuel Robinson, Augusta, GA, and Lawrence Robinson, New York, NY, and many other family members and friends. , 1 :-.'-" , Order of Services ' , Processional -''" ^>".\.V.::" : ,', '!.->" .'-'"- ..;'v-';-'" '.;'; v "'''' '""."".-' Prayer of Comfort ; Pastor Frederick Patterson True Vine Baptist Church Scripture Readings: Old Testament - Psalms 23 - Rev. Joan Harrell : * New Testament - John 14:1-6 ~ Selection - ; ; > ..'. : :>y :;, Music Ministry Reflections: , ; / . ;;. As a Friend - Mr. Bennie Stevens As a Church Member - Dea. Jordan Rice ^ As a Member of the Augusta Chorale - Mr. Ellis Johnson Silent Reading of Obituary -';': . Solo . ' , Mr. Bennie Stevens Acknowledgements - V l , Ms. Mariah A. Bowman Selection ': ; : / '';.' ,'':-'.; -.'." " Music Ministry Eulogy , .- , -.-." :. : Pastor Otis Moss, HI Tabernacle Baptist Church Recessional -'.' ;;'', ''-,:';- '^ .' >'.'"' - - , :" ---. -..--'..-, .'". v...; :.; r ~"; ' ' '"',' Interment ; : Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens , Deans Bridge Road Repast immediately following interment in the Church Annex. Remains Entrusted to: Williams Funeral Home V < _ ' ; v* 1 Pallbearers & Flower Bearers Deacons & Ushers of Tabernacle Baptist Church . >, . " Honary Pallbearers T. W. Josey Class of 1972, Augusta Chorale & Music Ministry of Tabernacle .; "''..'', ' .'.'.'"'''-'' ***** ; . -"-- '.'':.', : -.::-.'.'' It's God's Will and We Must Comply Life is uncertain, .'..- But as sure as we are born, one day we must die Sometimes we sit and wonder why . The fact is its God's will and we must comply. ; Throughout our lives, we live through happiness and sadness and many toils and strife, ; ,\ : and when our early life is over .. >;?;' We enter into our "eternal life." ; v ; . Whenever a loved one or friend makes their earthly depart, : it is natural for it to bring hurt and sorrow to our heart, - ; and to deal with our loss we grieve, mourn, and cry. : .", In all essence we must remember ,. %#; ; V " This is God's will and we all must comply ; -. * For those of us that are left behind ,, We must cherish the special memories and keep them all in mind. | Just remember it is not for us to question why we have to die V .,.* It's God's will and we all have to comply. .,:..-. May God Bless and Comfort All of You. * ,, '. .-'. - : ;' ,"o\V,. ' By: Charl*es**G*.*Turner, Sr_. .."i.;"';-----...,: ..^ -. - Acknowledgements In our sorrow, we have witnessed the love and friendship of our many friends. In gratitude and appreciation, we wish to thank each of you for your expressions of sympathy extended to us during our sorrow. We are grateful for friends and neighbors like you. May God continue to bless each of you and remember us in your prayers. '' The Miller Family We are confident, 1 say, and willing rather to be absentfrom the body, and to be present with the Lord. H Corinthians 5:8