(bttnarg "And. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain." REVELATIONS 21:4 ^JttlTieS ^ P fllfp ot, entered into rest on May 28, 1998, at the Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late James and Mary Philpot. He resided in Atlanta, Georgia for the past 34 years. He was baptized at the Crawford Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev. E. W. Thompson. He attended the public schools of Columbia County and was employed at Cofer Brothers Company for 18 years until his health failed. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Carrie Samuels Philpot. To this union six children were born: Mr. James Philpot, III, Mr. Anthony Philpot, Mrs. Felecia Speakman, Ms. Pamela Philpot, Mr. Michael Philpot, and Ms. Monica Philpot, Atlanta, Georgia. Other survivors include: one brother, Mr. Wardell Philpot, Augusta, GA; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Smiley, Augusta, GA; Ms. Matilda Philpot and Ms. Ivella Philpot, Martinez, GA; mother-in-law, Mrs. Louise Samuels, Augusta, GA; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Jennifer Philpot and Mrs. Connie Philpot, Atlanta, GA; one son-in-law, Mr. Vernon Speakman, Atlanta, GA; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruby King, Mrs. Gloria Blount, and Mrs. Dorothy Philpot, Augusta, GA; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Gunnie King and Mr. Henry Smiley, Augusta, GA; four grandchildren', nieces, nephews, other relatives, and sorrowing friends. (riter f Processional Presiding ................................................................Rev. Willie Jackson Hymn ............................................................... Rev. S. T. Thompkins Prayer........................................................................ Rev. Herman Ross Scripture.................................................................. Rev. Jackson Parks Selection .......................................................................................Choir Remarks (Limit 3 Minutes, Please) As A Neighbor - Mrs. Lillie Reid As A Friend - Mrs. Lucy Moore Acknowledgements & Obituary ...........................................................Mrs. Freda Higgins R em arks............................................................. Rev. A. C. Speakman Eulogy . . Rev. Johnnie Bussey Recessional Interment ................................................................Church Cemetery $ $ ~ Repast ~ 102 Plantation Road Martinez, Georgia tpaffbcarers Mr. John Starks Mr. Gunnie King Mr. Willie Edwards gpTower fe a re rs J Mr. Charles Dunn Mr. Fred Edwards Mr. Carl Miller Crawford Grove Ushers and Friends ^ ^ ^ ^ "It broke our hearts to lose you" But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. To see your face and watch your smile To sit and talk with you awhile' To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today. ^ You left so suddenly without a good-bye But you left us memories that will never die. God gives us strength to bear it And courage toface the blow , But what it meant to lose you No one will ever know. "We All Love You" ~~ y\ckno\vfeelements ~ The family wishes to express heartfelt and sincere gratitude for all acts of love, sympathy, deeds of kindness, expressions of concern as manifested by food, cards, florals, visitations, and calls. Many thanks for everything and may God bless each you. . . . THE FAMILY ^ ^ Professional Services Entrusted To C. A. REID, SR. MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME