- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Home going celebration for Mr. Lester Minick, sunrise, July 14, 1952, sunset, April 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009, Rock Hill Baptist Church, 130 Rock Hill Road, Saluda, S. C., Reverend Herbert Martin, pastor, Reverend Raymond Adams, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2009-04-09
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Saluda
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Saluda
Funeral service--South Carolina--Saluda
Genealogy
African American men--South Carolina--Saluda--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Saluda--History--21st century
African Americans--South Carolina--Saluda--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Saluda County, Saluda, 34.00152, -81.77205
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the April 9, 2009 funeral of Lester Minick. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-M-0125
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_minicklester20090409
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_minicklester20090409
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
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-I'm Free-
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me; I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, The fill it with rememberingjoy; A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times o f sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now --He set me free.
Participating In The Service
Pallbearers
Nephews
Flower Bearers
Nieces
-Acknowledgment-
The family wishes to express sincere thanks and gratitude for all the acts o f kindness and love shown during this difficult time in their lives. Your many acts o f kindness will always be remembered. The family saw the love o f God shown through all o f you. It is their prayers that God will continue to richly bless all o f you. -The Minick Family-
Recast Church Fellowship Hall
u We Serve To Please
11 Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
' Butler and Sons Funeral Home
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306 N Bouknight Ferry Road
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Saluda, South Carolina
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Home Going Celebration for
Mr. Lester Minick
Sunrise July 14, 1952
Sunset April 2, 2009
2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 9, 2009
Rock Hill Baptist Church
130 Rock Hill Road Saluda, SC
Reverend Herbert Martin, Pastor Reverend Raymond Adams, Officiating 4]
The Obituary
"God has smiled on me - He has set mefree. There is no better place - Than to be with Thee.
Mr. Lester Minick of 113 Ruthell Lane, Saluda,
SC, son of Ruthell Mobley Minick Mason and the late Willie Shep Minick was born in Saluda County, on July 14,1952. He entered into eternal rest, on Thursday evening, April 2,2009, at the Ascen sion Hospice House, Irmo, SC, after declining health.
He received his education in the public schools of Saluda County, South Carolina,
At an early age, he joined the Rock Hill Baptist Church. He was employed by the Wild Turkey Federation, Edgefield, SC.
He was united in holy matrimony to Julie Valentine Minick. To this union three children were bom.
Lester will be dearly missed by his family and all who
knew and loved him. His memory will be forever cherished. He leaves to honor and cherish his memory; his mother,
Ruthell M. Mason of Saluda, SC; wife, Julie V. Minick, Newberry, SC; son, Lester Lamar Minick, Newberry, SC; two daughters, Alicia Lashier Minick and Torey Shantell Johnnie Minick Sligh both of Newberry, SC; two brothers, Melvin (Cynthia) Minick and Toney (Betty) Minick both o f Saluda, SC; five sisters, Ida mae Delois (Andy) Anderson and Willie Jean Minick both of Landover, MD, Amelia Ann (Jacob) Anderson and LeliaAnn Dorn and Shirley Minick all of Saluda, SC; four grandchildren, Ardaysha K.Austin, Essence J. Sligh, HanifJ. Sligh andAlayhiaN. Sligh all of Newbeny, SC; stepbrothers, Charles (Tonya)Booker, Mary land, Eric Mason, New Jersey, Detrick Mason, Washington, DC; two sisters-in-law, Elnora Culbreath and Martha Cannon and brother-in-law, James Valentine all of Saluda, SC; three aunts, Ruby Burton, Johnston, SC, Hattie Mae Norris and Sophie L. Leshane both o f Washington, DC;dear friends, George and Cora Bell Mason, Saluda, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and sorrowing friends.
"Cherished Memories"
-Order of Service-
Prelude ............................................................ Mr. Jimmy Graham
Processional/Final V iew ing............................... M inisters/Family
Selection ......................................................... Mr. Jimmy Graham
Scripture Readings: Old Testament ............................. Psalm 91:1-2 New T estam en t............................ John 14:1-6
Prayer of Consolation
Selection
Deacon James M. Holloway
R eflections................................................ Brother Jacob Anderson
Acknowledgments...................................................... Mrs. A. Butler
Solo .....................................................Miss Jessica Daniels Abney
Eulogy ......................Reverend Raymond Adams
Pastor - Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Greenwood, SC
Recessional/Selection .................................. Mr. Jimmy Graham
The Interment .................................................... Church Cemetery