- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Obsequies in loving memory of Deacon Moses Stokes, Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 1:30 p.m., Thankful Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Reverend George Edwards, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2005-02-23
- 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 February 23, 2005 funeral of Moses Stokes.
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:stokes20050223
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_stokes20050223
- 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:
-
Obsequies
In Loving Memory of
^Deacon Wloses Stokes
"Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:30 (P.M.
tfhanfifuC ^Baptist Church LincoCntcn, (jeorgia
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"Reverend" Qeorge IE-awards ~ Officiating
ituary
Why should I be afraid? It is not death to die, Tis but a step to glory
And a mansion in the sky.
DEACON MOSES STOKES, son of the late Reverend Marshall Stokes and Mary Ann Willis Stokes, was born March 5th, 1924, in Lincolnton, Georgia. He departed this life on February 18th, 2005 at his residence.
At an early age, he was converted, baptized and joined the Thank ful Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia. Upon moving to Augusta, Georgia he joined the Liberty Baptist Church during the leadership of the late Reverend J.R Murphy. He was a dedicated member of the Trustee Board, Deacon Board, Wrestling Jacob Club, attended Sunday School and he was honored as "Father-of-the-Church."
He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mozelle Hicks, who preceded him in death. To this union three children were born. He was a devoted father, father-in-law, and grandfather and will be missed by his family.
He leaves to cherish his memory: one devoted daughter, Mary (John) Murphy of Flint, Michigan; two dedicated sons, Herbert (Crystal) Stokes and Johnny (Constance) Stokes, both of Augusta, Georgia; four loving grandchildren, Shatareia Stokes, Shakeitrice Stokes, Rodriquez (Alvintina) Taylor and Emiliano Stokes, all of Augusta, Georgia; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Murray and Mrs. Ida Ann Sutton of Lincolnton, Georgia; one brother, Mr. Oscar (Eula) Stokes of Lincolnton, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernice Hicks of Augusta, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Mr. Richard Brinson of Augusta, Georgia; one godchild, LaGayle Evans of Au gusta, Georgia; a special friend, Mr. John Gordon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
1 he \Jrder of Service Reverend George Edwards ~ Presiding
Processional
Selection .......................................... Choir
Scripture ................................ Reverend Don Darden
Prayer ............................... Reverend Melvin Johnson
Remarks As A Church Member
Deacon James Brooks - Liberty Baptist Church Deacon Albert Nunnally - Thankful Baptist Church
As A Neighbor Mr. Andrew Anderson
Obituary ....................................... Read Silently
Acknowledgements ....................... Sister Virginia Barnes
Words of Comfort ...................... Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr.
Selection .......................................... Choir
Eulogy .............................. Reverend George Edwards
Recessional
Interment .................... Thankful Baptst Church Cemetery Lincolnton, Georgia
The family will receive friends in the Church Fellowship Hall for a Repast immediately after graveside services.
Tattbearers
Willie Murray
Alex Brinson
Charles Murray
Marion Co/er
J.C. Co/er
Samuei Alien
Willie Brigham
Honorary tpaCfeearers
Deacons of Liberty & Thankful Baptist Churches
T(ora(Attendants
Ushers of Liberty & Thankful Baptist Churches
WELL MISS YOU
We are sad and weary Our hearts are sad today For the one <we love so dear , Has forever gone away.
No farewell words are spoken No time to sa;y goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.
No one knows how much we miss you No one knows the bitter pain As we live on without you We know life will never be the same
We did not want to give you up But since youve gone to rest This act offaith we dare not question For God alone knows best.
Well think of you in silence No eyes may see us weep But many silent tears are shed When others are asleep.
;/ r,-* The years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never The memory of those happy days When we were all together.
-THE FAMILY-
;
~ Our Many
We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kind ness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We are especially thankful for those who have inspired us and helped us bear our sorrows. May God bless each of you. Again, we thank you. ~ The Family
C.A. REID, SR. MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
314-A Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
