FINAL RITES 
for 
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NATHANIEL C. MURDAUGH, JR. 
Saturday, October 3, 1987 - 2:00 P.M. 
ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 
1296 Marks Church Road 
Augusta, Georgia 
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Rev. A. C. Epps, Presiding 
** OBITUARY ** 
Nathaniel C. Murdaugh, Jr., the third and youngest child born to 
the late Nathaniel, Sr. and Essie Murdaugh, departed this life on 
September 27, 1987 at a local infirmary. 
He was born April 30, 1906 in Carlton County, South Carolina. 
His family moved to Augusta, Georgia during his early years. The 
Murdaugh Family joined St. Marks United Methodist Church where he 
worshipped as a child. He grew up in the church. 
In 1943 he moved to Detroit, Michigan and joined Sanders 
Memorial A.M.E. Church and worshipped there until he returned to 
Augusta in 1980. He then reunited with St. Marks United Methodist 
Church. Here he served as a trustee and a member of the United 
Methodist Men. 
He leaves to mourn his passing, Rose M. Heath Murdaugh; one 
sister, Sheldonia Harley of Augusta; five nieces, Essie Middlebrook, 
Mineva Rhaney and Delores Waltower all of Augusta, Dorothy King, 
East Orange, N.J. and Shirley Walker, N.Y. City; one nephew, Carroll 
Harley, Jr. of Augusta, Ga.; five step grandchildren, Lorilie Williams, 
Lavonia Stephenson, Gwena Salvage, Nathaniel Williams all of 
Detroit, Michigan and Marie Johnson of Augusta, Georgia; several step 
great grandchildren, great nieces, nephews, and other relatives and 
friends. 
A man of love, warmth and kindness will be missed by all who 
knew him. 
CELEBRATION PROCEDURES ** 
Rev. A. C. Epps, Presiding 
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PROCESSIONAL................................... Organist 
SONG ................................ Choir and Audience 
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior 
SCRIPTURE.................................. Rev. Adams 
Bethel A.M.E. Church 
PRAYER 
SONG .......................................... Choir 
Come Ye Disconsolate 
INSIGHTS 
As A Church Member - Harvey L. Johnson 
United Methodist Men - Robert Trotty 
SOLO ................................... Sandra Davis 
OBITUARY ...............................(Read Silently) 
Music - Old Rugged Cross 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS................... Dr. Wm. A. Hunter 
EULOGY 
Rev. A. C. Epps 
Pastor 
BENEDICTION 
INTERMENT..................Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens 
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Dinner will be served at the Church after the Interment. 
In Thy Hands 
Just to place myself and all my affairs lovingly in the hands of the Father 
brings a great feeling of peace and release. There is nothing to fear, for God s love 
surrounds, enfolds, and protects me. I need not be anxious about the outcome of any 
situation, for God is present in the situation and in all persons involved and God is 
the power that works for good and makes all things right. 
I am not troubled or unhappy about my dear ones, for I place them lovingly in 
the hands of the Father. I trust His Spirit in them to guide them, to be their light and 
inspiration, to show them the way to happiness and fulfillment. 
I am not impatient, for I know that at the right time, in the right way, answers will 
come. I will be shown what to do. I place myself and all my affairs lovingly in the 
hands of the Father and I feel happy and blessed.  
(Thy Hand Shall Lead Me) 
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, 
blessed be the Name of the Lord. 
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** PALLBEARERS ** 
United Methodist Men 
Robert Trotty 
Harvey L. Johnson 
Columbus Gilmore 
George Cofer 
James Lawrence 
Arthur Wilson 
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** FLOWER ATTENDANTS ** 
United Methodist Women 
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WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
In Charge