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"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you . . . "
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Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:00 P.M.
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor ~ Officiating ~

dfie Order o f Service
Processional Selection ................... .... Beulah Grove Baptist Church Choir Scripture Prayer......................... ....................... Reverend Tony Miller, Jr. S o lo ............................ .................... Reverend Cordero Dukes Remarks..................... ...................................... Ms. Mary Willis
Words From A Friend Solo ............................ ....................... Mr. Hawthorne Welcher Acknowledgements .. ................................... Ms. Joann Cook Obituary...................... ......................................... Read Silently Selection ........................ Beulah Grove Baptist Church Choir Eulogy......................... ....................... Reverend Dr. Sam Davis Recessional Interment.................... ......................... Hillcrest Memorial Park
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Franklin E. Ross, Jr. was born to the late Franklin E. and Mary E. Ross on May 23, 1934, in Harlem, New York. He was one of nine children.
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Franklin was a native of New York. He attended the public schools in New York and graduated from Virginia State College. He married the love of his life on May 1, 1958. From this union was born one son, Benjamin Ross. Franklin was very commit ted to his job and worked faithfully for the Postal Service for thirty-four years. After he retired he moved his family to Hephzibah, Georgia, where he was employed as a Crossing Guard for the Richmond County School System for seven years.
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Franklin was a young boy when he gave his life to the Lord. He was baptized at a very young age. He was a devoted member of Community Baptist Church in New York, where he served as a Trustee before answering the call to become one of the Lord's Deacons. In 1994, Franklin and Lillian joined Beulah Grove Baptist Church, where he continued to serve the Lord faithfully and unselfishly.
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Franklin leaves behind to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Lillian Ross; one son, Benjamin Ross (Vivian); two grandchildren, Annyannah and Tevin Ross; two step grand children, Ariel and Justin Woodard; five sisters, Lelia Johnson (James), Rosetta Cummings, Constance Crudup (Willie), Gloria Hawkins and Margaret Morris (Herman); one brother, Washing ton Ross (Shigeko); two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Currelley and Janice McCollin; one brother-in-law, Edward Currelley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Casket `Bearers
Deacons of Beulah Grove Missionary Baptist Church
I 'll Talk To You Later Qrandpa
I sat down and tried to figure out how I could show you we love you so much. 2. Or how I will miss your hugs, just your simple touch made us feel better a bunch. You didn't talk that much but when you did, you knew exactly what to say. 4. Just a simple joke or even a prayer to brighten our day. You had many names and nicknames, but I called you Grandpa. 6. When I was sad and couldn't find Daddy, I would run to Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa were always there for the Grandchildren. 8. Grandma the bodyguard and Grandpa just minding his business never got to say goodbye. 10. So I 'll just try to stay strong, and wipe this tear from my eye. The Deacon, Husband and Grandfather. 12. 1 notice everyday how my Father is turning into his Father. The simple essence of being in your grace. 14 Just to see you smile, when you wanna put a frown on your face. Me, Tevin and Daddy will keep Grandma strong below. 16. Just promise me something, that you will always stop by and whis per hello.
W ords o f Thanks
We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We are espe cially thankful for those who have helped us bear our sorrows. May God bless each of you. Again, we thank you.
~ T he Family
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