- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebrating the life of James Smith, "the Lord giveth," August 31, 1929, "the Lord taketh," September 10, 2006, Thursday, September 14, 2006, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr., officiating, pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
- Date of Original:
- 2006-09-14
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st 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
- Description:
- Program for the September 14, 2006 funeral of James Smith. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-S-0084
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_smithjames20060914
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_smithjames20060914
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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:
-
Ce(e6rating Ifre L ife
James Smith
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August 31, 1929
"T he Lord T aketh" September 10, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006 11:00 a.m.
:7V/f. CaCvaty (Baptist Church
1260 Wrightsboro Road - Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr. ~ Officiating Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
The 06ituary
James "Jim "Sm ith
JAugust 31, 1929 ~ September 10, 2006
JAMES SMITH, the youngest son of the late James Smith and Jennie Lanhammith, was born on August 31, 1929, in Jacksonville, Florida
The family moved to Augusta, Georgia and Jim was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church He attended Richmond County Schools and later moved to New York.
Jim served in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart.
On June 12, 1955, Jim married the love of his life, Bernice Varlack This union lasted fifty-one years and truer words were never spoken, "until death do we part."
In 1990, Jim retired from the United States Postal Service. He partici pated in a number of organizations including the National Association of Letter Carriers, the VFW, American Legion and the DAV.
After returning to the Augusta area in 1976, he joined the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and became an active member of the E.A. Moss Choir.
His memory will be remembered and cherished by: his devoted and loving wife, Bernice Varlack Smith of North Augusta, South Carolina, daughters, Diane (J.P.) Elliott of College Park, Georgia, Sheila Smith of North Augusta, South Carolina and Lande Matthews of New York; sons, James A Smith, Raymond M. (Patrix) Smith of Lithonia, Geor gia, Linwood Ardis of Augusta, Georgia and Joseph Scott of California; sisters, Mary Way of Augusta, Georgia, Irene (Nathan) Thomas of Bronx, New York and Clotme Kirkland of Kissimmee, Florida, grand children, Walter and Michael Clark, Ragina, Reigha and Rachelle Smith, Jennifer Glass, Terrell Ardis and Kristian Scott; nieces, Rosalyn Panton, Veronica Way, Angie Kirkland and Bonnie (Mike) Byrne; and a host of other relatives and friends
The Order o f Service
Processional
Selection
Mt. Calvary & Second Providence Choirs
Scriptures Old Testament ~ Reverend Herman Griffin New Testament ~ Reverend David Mathews
Prayer
Reverend Archie Waltower
Selection
Mt. Calvary & Second Providence Choirs
Reflections (Three Minutes, Please) Grandson ~ Brother Michael Clark
Family Member - Brother James Elliott
Acknowledgements
Sister Elizabeth S. Jenkins
Obituaries
Read Silently
Words of Comfort
Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr, Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia
Words of Comfort
Reverend Albert James Pastor, Second Providence Baptist Church
North Augusta, South Carolina
Recessional
Interment
Sunset Memorial Garden Langley, South Carolina
~ Fellowship Meal ~ Second Providence Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall North Augusta, South Carolina
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THE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE SERVICE
(paCC6earers
Officers & Members of Second Providence Baptist Church Members of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
H onorary <PaCC6earers
E.A. Moss Gospel Choir Second Providence Ushers Ministry
Miss Me But Let Me Qo
When I come to the end o f the road A nd the sun has set for me
1 want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little hut not too long And not with your head hawed low Remember the love that we once shared
M ISS M E B U T LET M E G O . For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone It's all a part of the M aster's plan
A step on the road to home. When you are lonely arid sick at heart
G o to the friends we know A nd bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
M ISS ME B U T LET M E G O
. . . Jdcfnow Cecfgem ent. . .
With grateful appreciation and sincere thanks, the family wishes to acknowledge every deed of love and concern extended to us during the illness and passing of our loved ones. Your many acts of kindness will always be remembered with sincere gratitude. - T he Family
Services Entrusted To
Cj.L. (Brightfiarp Sons Mortuary
614 West Avenue - North Augusta, South Carolina 803.279.0026
