for 
. cjamcs (JJurns 
Saturday, August 16,1997 11:OOA.M. 
Antioch Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia 
* * * * Reverend Kenneth B. Martin, Pastor Reverend Charles L. Stokes, Officiating Pastor, Grace Covenant Baptist Church 
Atlanta, Georgia 
 
 cjames ^urns <pParfccr was bom on May 22, 1911, in 
Valdosta, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Burns. 
He departed this life peacefully on August 11, 1997 at home. 
During his infancy, he came to Augusta, Georgia and was later adopted by die late Deacon and Mrs. William Parker. 
He graduated from Walker Baptist Institute in 1932. He was a voice student under the direction of Elizabeth Gardner, where he was a star pupil. As a result of these lessons, on February 22, 1933 he appeared with Ruth Ellis, a dramatic artist, in a Lyceum program at Paine College. He also performed at various churches and community events. James became employed with the Veterans Administration Hospital, Uptown Division, in the Food Services Department. He retired from the VA Hospital in 1964. He was then employed at St. Joseph Hospital as a Chief Cook and retired 1978. 
He was baptized on the first Sunday in May 1924, at Antioch Baptist Church by the late Rev. J.W. Whitehead. He was a member of the BYPU, Sunday School and the Senior Choir. 
He was married to the late Lydia Thomas and from this union a son, who preceded him in death, and daughter were born. 
James was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was caring and supportive of his family and delighted in sharing with his friends. He will always be remembered as a man of good humor, affectionate concern and gentle spirit. 
James is survived by his loving wife of thirty-two years, Millie M. Parker; three daughters, Geraldine (David) Graham, Deborah (Stephen) Taylor and Ave (Eric) Jack; a daughter-in-law, Annie Mae Parker; five grandchildren, Kier Parker, David "Larry" Graham, Jr., Debra Graham, Ave Taylor and Vivian Taylor; a sister-in-law, Agnes M. Sibert; two "adopted" sons, Gary (Sonia) Manor and Horace (Deneen) Manor; a godson, Bradford Collins III; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. 
 
 Evry step is getting brighter, As the golden stairs I climb; Evry burdens getting lighter, Evry cloud is silver lined. There the sun is always shining. There no tear will dim the eye, At the ending of the rainbow, Where the mountains touch the sky. Many things about tomorrow, I dont seem to understand; But I know who holds tomorrow, And I know who holds my hand. 
 
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Reverend Charles L. Stokes, Officiating 
 
Organ Prelude 
 
Processional 
 
Prayer ............................ Rev. Jerry Poole Campus Pastor, Paine College 
 
Scripture 
 
Old Testament ................. Rev. Melvin Lowry 
 
Psalm 90 
 
Belle Terrace 
 
Presbyterian Church 
 
New Testament ................. Rev. Grady Brown 
 
II Corinthians 5:1-10 Antioch Baptist Church 
 
Solo ...................... Mr. Thomas Donahue, Jr. "Lords Prayer" 
 
Remarks ....................... Dea. George Brown 
 
Solo ......................... Mrs. Juanita Kenner "It Is Well With My Soul" 
 
Acknowledgements ........... Mrs. Dorothy Gilbert 
 
Medley of Mr. Barkers Favorite Hymns ................ Mrs. Brenda Pollard 
"Because He Lives" "Blessed Assurance" "Beams of Heaven" 
 
Eulogy ...................... Rev. Charles L. Stokes 
 
Recessional 
 
Interment ........... Mount Olive Memorial Gardens Augusta, Georgia 
 
 Sweet hour ofprayer, sweet hour ofprayer, May I thy consolation share, 
Tillfrom Mount Pisgah s lofty height I view my home and take myflight: This robe offlesh Ill drop, 
and rise to seize the everlasting prize, And shout, while passing thru the air, "Farewell, Farewell, sweet hour ofprayer!" 
 
 Larry Graham Horace Manor 
Eric Jack Patrick Manor Gary Manor Stephen Taylor 
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Antioch Deacon and Trustee Boards Antioch Senior Choir 
Jfloftier Jiearers 
Ushers 
The family gratefully acknowledges, with heartfelt thanks and appreciation, the many kind and beautiful expressions of sympathy and prayer support extended during their time of sorrow. 
Services Entrusted To THE HISTORIC DENTS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT 930 DAntignac Street - Augusta, Georgia 
"When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful"