- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Funeral services for Mr. Ellis Parks, Thursday, October 28, 2004, 3:00 p.m., New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Reverend Matthew Harden, pastor, Reverend Jackson Parks, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2004-10-28
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lincolnton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 33.79235, -82.47902
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the October 28, 2004 funeral of Ellis Parks.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:parks20041028
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_parks20041028
- 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.
- 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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FUNERAL SERVICES
For
MR. ELLIS PARKS
Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:00 P.M.
New Tabernacle Baptist Church Lincolnton, Georgia
Reverend Matthew Harden, Pastor Reverend Jackson Parks, Officiating
OBITUARY
And Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, "Peace be still". And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39
Mr. Ellis Parks was born July 12, 1927 to the late Mr. Isom Hawes, Sr. and the late Mrs. Melissa Parks Hawes in Lincolnton, Georgia. He entered into rest October 25, 2004 at West Lake Manor Health Care Center in Augusta, Georgia.
Mr. Ellis joined Prices Grove Baptist Church at an early age.
Mr. Ellis leaves to cherish his memory; three brothers, Mr. Herbert Hawes of Lincolnton, Georgia, Mr. Robert Hawes of Marietta, Georgia and Mr. Isom Hawes, Jr. of East Point, Georgia; four sisters, Ms. Helen Cavitt of Lincolnton, Georgia, Ms. May Lou Leverett of Augusta, Georgia, Ms. Leanna Williams of Indiana and Ms. Lucilla Jenkins of New ark, New Jersey; one stepson, Mr. Fred L. (Sandra) Hawes of Cedar Hill, Texas; four stepdaughters Mrs. Dorothy (Rev. Gold L.) Walton of Washington, Geor gia, Mrs. Lena (Luther) Hanson and Mrs. Elease (Lawrence) Hansbro, all of Augusta, Georgia; and Mrs. Luella (Joseph) Doyle of Hephzibah, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Reverend Jackson Parks, Presiding
Prelude Ms. Laura Elam
Processional Scripture Prayer ................................................ Rev. RoyD. Andrews Solo ........................................................ Ms. Laura Elam Obituary ........................................................ Read Silently Acknowledgements Selection Words of Encouragement .................... Reverend Jackson Parks
Recessional
Interment New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery
- Repast ~ New Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Acknowledgement
We the family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all considerations and expressions of love during the illness and passing of our loved one. Your flowers, cards, food, prayers and other kind deeds have sustained us. Special Thanks to Dr. Woodard and staff; St. Joseph Hospice staff, Fran and Michael and the West Lake Manor Health Care Center. May Gods richest blessings be with each of you.
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Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever. Safely Home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus love illuminated Every dark and fearful glade. And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread
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And with Jesus arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earths shadows,
Pray to trust our Fathers Will. There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth.
You shall rest in Jesus land. When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Flower Bearers
Nieces and Friends
Pallbearers
Paul Cullars
Sylvester Harris
Gregory Zellars Norris Andrews
Stanley Leverett
Melvin Harris
"Jorris W. Gunby Sr. Funeral Home Phone: (706) 359-4448 or 359-4434 or 359-7416
"We serve with Reverence and Dignity" 456 Metasville Road Lincolnton, GA 30817
