- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Mr. George Cleveland Singfield, Friday, October 23, 1998, 3:00 p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Otis B. Moss III, minister
- Date of Original:
- 1998-10-23
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the October 23, 1998 funeral of George Cleveland Singfield.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:singfield19981023
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_singfield19981023
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
g Celebration
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Shepherd"
, October 23, 1998 3:00 P.M. Tabernacle Baptist Church 2223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
* * * * Reverend Otis B. Moss, III, - Minister
George Cleveland <5ing[ield
As we gather here today to celebrate the homegoing of our beloved George, it is appropriate, even in the midst of our bereavement, to reminisce about the years which God allowed us to share.
He was bom May 2, 1907, in Richmond County. He was the beloved son of the late Dwellie and Mamie Singfield. He departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 1998.
Having been brought up in a Christian home, George was
converted at an early age and was baptized at Tabernacle Baptist
Church, by Dr. Charles T. Walker. Because of his love and
devotion to Tabernacle, he remained a life long dedicated
member.
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He was united in holy matrimony to lola Singfield. During this marriage they were blessed with one daughter, Mauiie and two sons, George, Jr. and Robert George later married the late Maggie Singfield, with whom he shared a happy life until her death.
After several years of working for the Railroad and living in New York, he retired and moved back to Augusta to live.
His retirement did not last because he soon accepted employment at the Augusta National where he was loved and respected by his supervisors and co-workers. He worked there for over fifteen years before retiring for the second time.
When his health permitted, George enjoyed the activities at Shiloh Community Center where he had fellowship with other Senior Citizens. He also enjoyed participating in the Retirees group at Tabernacle.
Left to treasure his memory: one daughter, Mamie
McDonald, Augusta. GA; two sons, George Singfield, Jr.,
Bethpage Long Island NY and Robert Singfield, Wheaton, MD;
one son-in-law, daughter-in-law,
Peter McDonald, Augusta, GA; one Doris Singfield, Wheaton, MD; two brothers,
Charles Singfield, Chester, SC and Birmingham, AL; one sister, Ella Lassiter, brother-in-law, William Searles, Bath, SC;
Robert Singfield, Augusta, GA; one two sisters-in-law,
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SUNRISE 1907
SUNSET 1998
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Prelude ..................... Dr. Wanda Richardson
Processional
Selection ......................... Combined Choir
Scriptures
Old Testament - Rev. Inez Smith New Testament - Rev. Andy Thornton Invocation ....................... Rev. Ethoin Rowe Remarks . ..................... Mrs. Louise Jennings
Mr. George Singfield, Jr. Mr. Peter McDonald, Jr. Acknowledgements ......... Mrs. Magnolia Donahue Solo ........................ Mrs. Emma Lou Starks Eulogy ....................... Rev. Otis B. Moss, III
Recessional
Interment ..................... Southview Cemetery
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free Imfollowing the path God has laidfor me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play,
Tasks left undone must stay that way Ifoundpeace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void Thenfill it with rememberedjoys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My lifes been full, I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Dont lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.
(pafCbearers Deacons of Tabernacle Baptist Church
(Honorary ^PafCB
Retirees of Tabernacle Baptist Church Senior Citizens From Shiloh Community Center
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~ ^fcncrwfedgement ~~
We are deeply saddened by the death of our loved one and our burden is heavy. The love, devotion, prayers, and generosity shown to us by those who care so much has made our burden easier to bear. It is a comfort to us to know that others care. Your kindness will always be rememembered. We pray that God will richly bless each of you.
. . . THE SINGFIELD FAMILY
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Services Entrusted To WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Augusta, Georgia
