Homegoing Celebration for
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Johnny Bernard Seabrook
Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:00 A.M.
C. A. Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home Chapel 314-A Laney Walker Boulevard Extension
, Augusta Georgia 30901
706-724-7594 Reverend Norris V. Rouse - Officiating

"Celebration o fLife"
Johnny B ernard Seabrook was born on January 11, 1950 in Augusta, Georgia to Lillian Seabrook and the late Jessie Holloway. During his childhood, Bernard resided with his late grandparents, Johnny and Eva Seabrook. He later lived with his late Uncle and Aunt, Calvin and Lula Pearl Wright, all o f whom played very major roles in his upbringing and rearing. Bernard departed this life on November 15, 2010 at the Medical College o f Georgia.
Bernard was a native of Augusta and, as a young boy, joined the Historic Springfield Baptist Church. He attended Lucy Laney High School and graduated with the class o f 1969. He attended Savannah State University and was later employed by S & S Cafeteria and the Medical College of Georgia.
Bernard was united in holy matrimony to Vertis Woods on January 15, 2000.
Bernard was a devoted husband, son, and father who loved his family and was very proud o f his children. He was a generous and good-hearted man who was always willing to help and ready to encourage. He enjoyed backgammon, chess, and solitaire; but he especially took pleasure in making bamboo flutes, which he called his "own special thing".
Bernard was naturally gifted, and developed a love for music which grew over the years. He was a skillful artist, who took pride in his music and continued to perfect his talent. In his heyday he traveled extensively and, as a musician, performed with the band, "Hearts of Fire", and with the late Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown.
Left to cherish precious memories are: his wife, Vertis Woods Seabrook; four daughters: Felicia Shipman, Quintina, LaSylvia, and Carla Paschal all of Augusta; three step-sons: Willie James Woods; Lorenzo Dawson, and Kwanta (Jacqueline) Dawson all of Augusta; two god-daughters: Wendy Murry and Tia (Brian) Dix o f Augusta; Mother: Lillian Seabrook Rouse, Augusta; four brothers: Herbert (Covenia) Rouse, Martinez, Pervis (Shirley) and Norris (Pamela) Rouse, Hephzibah; and Quincy Wright of Augsburg Germany; five sisters: Josephine (Glenn) Holmes, Waynesboro; Constance (Andrew) Tillman, Augusta; Demetris (George) Smith, Jacksonville, FL; Betty Jenkins, Camden SC, and Elizabeth (Joseph) Babitz, Jacksonville, FL; 16 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; very special friends: Oscar Jr., Barbara, Stephanie, Bennie Lee, and Ray; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, neighbors, and friends.
Bernard will truly be missed and his kindness will never be forgotten.

Celebration Service
Processional.........................................Family and Friends Hymn............................................................. Congregation
"What A Friend We Have in Jesus" Prayer.............................................Deacon William Cherry Old Testament Scripture...................... Rev. John Lockhart New Testament Scripture.................... Rev. Carolyn Davis M edley.................................................Ms. Carla Paschal Poetic Tributes........ Sisters Quintina & LaSylvia Paschal Obituary....................................................... Read Silently Acknowledgements..............................Miss Oriana Woods Solo.................................................... Mrs. Elizabeth Babitz Words of Comfort............................. Rev. Norris V. Rouse Benediction........................................................... Minister Recessional
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Services Entrusted To C. A. Reid, Sr. Memorial Funeral Home

The Day God Called You Home
God looked around His garden, Andfound an empty space,
He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tiredface.
He put His arms aroundyou And left you to rest,
God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain,
He knew you might never get well upon this earth again. He saw the roads were getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closedyour weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you never went alone,
Because a part o f us went with you, the day God calledyou home.
Submitted by Sylvia
Acknowledgment
The family o f Johnny Bernard Seabrook wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all kindnesses shown to us during this trying time o f our loved one's extended illness and ensuing homegoing. Your hugs, love, and prayers have encouraged us and helped to make this burden just a little bit lighter. Continue to pray our strength in the Lord as we continue to heal.
"I 'm F ree"
D on't grievefor me, for now I 'mfree I 'mfollowing the path God has laid you see I took His hand when I heard His call I turned my back and left it all.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief D on't lengthen it now with long grief Lift up your hearts andpeace to thee God wanted me now, He set mefree.
Submitted by Tina