Funeral services of Deacon Joseph J. Prather, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Gwinnett Street, [Augusta, Georgia], Friday, February 2, 1968, 4:00 p.m., Rev. C. S. Hamilton, pastor

FUNERAL SERVICES OF
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DEACON JOSEPH J. PRATHER
1223 GWINNETT STREET FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1968 - 4:00 P.M.
REV. C. S. HAMILTON, PASTOR

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OBITUARY
Deacon Joseph J. Prather was born in Augusta, Ga, February 24, 1914, and departed this life January 26, 1968 at the Micheal ^eese Hospital Chicago, 111.. At an early age he was converted and baptized at the St. John Baptist Church by the late Rev. J. W. Tate. Later he joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served faithful until he was called in the U.S.A* Navy. He attended the 5th Ward Elementary School and was a graduate of Lucy Laney School. In 1946 he was married to Mrs. Corine Jones Prather. They moved to Evanston, 111., and united with the Second Baptist Church under the pastorate of the present Pastor &ev. N. Hawk. He served as chairman of the Trustee and Deacon Board also as Secretary of the Board.
He was an active member of the New Era Associa tion and the district of the National Baptist Con vention. The Post Commander of the American Legion. He was secretary of the Brotherhood Club, and a member of the York Hite Masons.
He was a faithful member of his Church working in all the departments that he could. His greatest mission was to serve God and his fellowmen.

ORDER OF SERVICE
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Processional

Hymn No 142 "Jesus Keep Me Near The CrossV...Choir Scripture

Prayer .-------. #Rev R L * McCoy

Acknowledgement of Cards, Telegrams and Resolutions

Hymn No 429 "Blessed Assurance --

-Choir

Remarks: Solo

Deacon James Starks Hev.(Mrs) E- M- McIntyre Rev. T. G^Co o k

E u l o g y .............. .--- .-Rev. C. S. Hamilton Viewing of Remains

Processional

Interment ..... ........ Cedar Grove Cemetery

CONSOLATION
There is never a day so dreary But God can make it bright,
And unto the soul that trusts Him, He giveth songs in the night
There is never a path so hidden, But God can lead the way,
If we seek for the Spirit's guidance And patiently wait and pray*
There is never a cross so heavy But the nail-scarred hands are there,
Outstretched in tender compassion The burden to help us bear.
There is never a heart so broken, But the loving Lord can heal,
The heart that was pierced on Calvary Doth still for His loved ones feel.
There is never a life so darkened, So hopeless and unblessed,
But may be filled with the light of God And enter His promised rest
There is never a 3in or sorrow, There is never a care or loss,
But that we may bring to Jesus And leave at the foot of the cross.
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