FUNERAL SERVICE 
For 
MR. SYLVESTER OWENS, SR. 
Saturday, September 5,1981  4:00 P. M. 
williams Funeral home chapel 
Rev. C. W. Walton, Officiating 
** OBITUARY ** 
Mr. Sylvester Owens, Sr., departed this life on Tuesday, 
September 1, 1981 in Philadelphia, Penn. He was bom November 
4,1933 in Richmond County. 
He joined the Johnson Grove Baptist Church at an early age. 
He was married to the late, Elizabeth Jason, to this union 
three (3) children were bom. 
He leaves to cherish his memory,one daughter, Miss Valerie G. 
Owens; two sons, Mr. Sylvester Owens, Jr., Mr. David Owens; a 
loving father and mother, Dea. and Mrs. James Owens; one step- 
daughter, Mrs. Debra Wright of Philadelphia, Penn.; three sisters, 
Mrs. Mattie M. McGuire, Mrs. Edna Tanksley, Mrs. Alberta 
Beard all of Philadelphia, Penn.; one brother, Mr. Willie L. Owens, 
Philadelphia, Penn.; four grandchildren, grandmother, Mrs. Marie 
O. Walker of Augusta, Ga.; four uncles, Mr. James Camp field, New 
York, Mr. Plump Owens of Philadelphia, Penn., Mr. Grady Mar- 
shall, Sr., Philadelphia, Penn., Mr. Sanford Owens, Augusta, Ga.; 
three aunts, Mrs. Junita Marshall of Philadelphia, Penn., Mrs. 
Ollie M. Owens of Philadelphia, Penn., Mrs. Mattie B. Owens of 
Augusta, Ga.; three sisters-in-law; one daughter-in-law; two bro- 
thers-in-law; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing 
friends. Special Dear friends, Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Walton. 
** PROGRAM ** 
PROCESSIONAL 
SELECTION ............................. Choir 
SCRIPTURE ................... Rev. Mike Fickenly 
PRAYER........................... Rev. E. E. Hill 
SELECTION ............................. Choir 
REMARKS ......................... Dea. Joe Bland 
HYMN 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND 
OBITUARY........................ Sis. Cheryl Williams 
SOLO ........................... Dea. George Williams 
EULOGY ......................... Rev. C. W. Walton 
VIEWING OF REMAINS 
RECESSIONAL 
INTERMENT 
Southview Cemetery 
WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU 
When I must leave you for a little while, 
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears. 
And hug your sorrow to you through the years, 
But start out bravely with a gallant smile; 
And for my sake.... And in my name 
Live on and do all things the same. 
Feel not your loneliness on empty days, 
But fill each waking hour in useful ways. 
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, 
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. 
And never, never be afraid to die_ 
For I am waiting for you in the sky. 
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** PALLBEARERS ** 
Sgt. Sammy Tanksley Mr. Robert Marshall 
Mr. Grady Marshall Mr. Augustus Roberts 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
The family wishes to thank their many friends for their many 
acts of kindness during their bereavement. May the blessings of 
God be with you always. 
 
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
In Charge