A service of love and memory for Mr. John Roger Rouse, Friday, November 6, 1998, 2:00 p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Winston A. Lawson, presiding

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Friday, November 6, 1998 2:00 P.M.
1223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Winston A. Lawson ~ Presiding

Obituary
"A Time To Be Born" John Roger Rouse, the fifth son of the late Mr. Jesse Rouse and Mrs. Nettie H. Rouse, was born August 18, 1937, in Lincolnton, Georgia.
"A Time To Die" On Thursday, October 29, 1998, John entered into rest at the Windermere Nursing Home, Augusta, Georgia.
"A Time To Plant" At an early age, he confessed himself to Christ and joined New Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lincolnton, Georgia. He later, while attending Boggs Academy, joined John I. Blackburn Presbyterian Church in Keysville, Georgia under Watch-Care. In later years (1966) returning to Boggs Academy as a teacher he re-established his membership with John I. Blackburn Presbyterian Church. In September 1968, he moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He soon united with Browns Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, and Choir member. He was appointed Elder of the Church shortly before his illness.
UA Time To Build Up" He received his elementary education in the Lincoln County School System, Lincolnton, Georgia and his high school education in Keysville, Georgia at Boggs Academy. After graduation he attended and graduated from Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia. He did advanced studies at Tuskegee University and Virginia State University. He received his Masters from the University of Alabama.
He served his country for two years in the United States Army and spent time in the Peace Corp.
He was employed at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. During his employment there he served as Dean of Men, Director of Housing (1968-1975), and Director of Title III (1975-Present) until his unforseen illness. He served as chairman of the Benjamin Barnes YMCA Board; board member of the Tuscaloosa Metro YMCA; member of the Mayors Advisory Council. He served with several organizations in Tuscaloosa: United Way, Boy Scouts, and YMCA Youth Council.
"A Time To Mourn" He leaves to cherish his memory: one adopted son, Larvorski Acklin, Tuscaloosa, AL; one sister, Nora Pope, Augusta, GA; four brothers, James Rouse, Augusta,, GA; Spurgeon and Thomas Rouse, both of Detroit, MI; and Will Rouse, Crawfordville, GA; one aunt, Clara Wynn, Lincolnton, GA; five sisters-in-law, Ann, Bessie and Sandra Rouse, all of Augusta, GA; Gertrude and Evelyn Rouse, both of Detroit, MI; a very special and devoted friend, Annie Edwards, Tuscaloosa, AL; special nephew and niece, Elbert Pope and Yvonne Alford, both of Augusta, GA; thirty nieces and nephews; fifty-two great nieces and nephews; fourteen great-great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

There is a right time for everything:

A time to be born, a time to die;

A time to plant; A time to harvest;

A time to kill; A time to heal;

A time to destroy; A time to rebuild;

A time to cry; A time to laugh;

A time to grieve; A time to dance;

A time for scattering stones; A time for gathering stones;

A time to hug; A time not to hug;

A time to find; A time to lose;

A time for keeping; A time for throwing away;

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A time to rear; A time to repair;

A time to be quiet; A time to speak up;

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.;: A time for loving; A time for hating;

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A time for war; A time for peace.

Processional

Qrdcr of Qervice
Reverend Winston A. Lawson, Presiding
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Selection (Hymn) ............................ "Amazing Grace "

Prayer .................................... Rev. Ethoin Rowe

Scriptures ................................ Rev. Inez J. Smith

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Old and New Testaments

Reflections:

Obituary ...................................... Read Silently Soft Music

Acknowledgements ........................... Mrs. Bertha Hill Selection (Solo) ............................. Mrs. Emma Starks Eulogy .............................. Rev. Winston A. Lawson Recessional

Interment ............... New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery Lincolnton, Georgia

The End of the Road Is But a Bend in the Road
When we feel we have nothing left to give and we are sure that the "song has ended"~ When our day seems over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended, Where can we go to find the strength to valiantly keep on trying.
Where can we find the hand that will dry the tears that the heart is crying~
Theres but one place to go and that is to God and, dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint and gain strength with Him at our side~ And together we stand at lifes crossroads and view what we think is the end, But God has a much bigger vision and He tells us its ONLY A BENDFor the road goes on and is smoother, and the "pause in the song" is a "rest," And the part thats unsung and unfinished is the sweetest and richest and bestSo rest and relax and grow stronger, LET GO and LET GOD share your load, Your work is not finished or ended,
youve just come to "A BEND IN THE ROAD."

Horatio Lanier Carl Nunnally Wilbert Pope, III Anthony Rouse Curtis Rouse George Rouse, II
(Honorary cpaffBcarcrs
Browns Memorial Presbyterian Choir Boggs Academy Alumni
Nieces
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The family of John R. Rouse, would like to say thanks to all our relatives and especially our friends for all acts of support and kindness shown during our time of sorrow. May God bless each one of you. Remember that God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes.
. . . THE FAMILY
dJent 6 LynaertaKina
930 DAntignac Street ~ Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-4809
"When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful"

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Entered Into Eternal Rest Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998
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