My Last Request Please don't say that 1 gave up, ju st say that I gave in. D on't say I lost the battle, fo r it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could, not do less. Please don't give me wings or halos, that'sfo r G od to do. I want no more than I deserve, no extras, ju s t my due. Please don't give flowers, or talk in harsh tones. D on't be concerned about me now, Pm well with God, Pve made it home. D on't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. Just see to all myfam ily's needs, the battle has been won. When you draw a picture o f me, don't draw me as a saint, Pve done some good, Pve done some wrong, so use a ll your paint. N otju st the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark In fact, don't p u t me down on canvas paint me in your heart. D on'tju st remember all the good times, but remember all the bad. For life isfu ll o f many things some happy and some sad. But i f you m ust do something, then I have one last request Forgive me fo r the wrongs Pve done and with the love that's left Thank G odfor my soul's resting, Thank Godfo r all who loved me, Praise God who loved me best. Pallbearers Charlie H. Williams Johnnie Stiles George Singleton James Williams Joe Banks Gregory Giles Flower Bearers Ushers and Friends ********** ~ Thank You ~ We, the fa m ily wish to thank each o f you fo r your kindness, prayers, calls and other support during our bereavement. Our sincere prayer is that God continue to bless each o fyou. ********** Services Entrusted To HISTORIC DENT'S UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT 930 D 'Antignac Street ~ Augusta, G eorgia (706) 722-4809 Service With D ignity Sine 1800 Homegoing Services for Qcbt *r. 7 entity Tuesday, July 25,2000 3:00 P.M. Macedonia Baptist Church Martinez, Georgia ******** Reverend George Smith, Pastor ~ O fficiating Obituary "Precious in the sight o f the Lord, is the death o f His saints. " Psalm 116:15 fla&et t7evuf, was born on November 11, 1936, to the late Limmie and Sallie Payne Terry, in Columbia County, Georgia. He was called home on Friday, July 21, 2000. At an early age, he was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Martinez, Georgia under the leadership o f Rev. J. C. Gardener, where he served on the Usher Board. On August 29, 1958, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Margaret Matthews. To this union one child was born. He retired from University Hospital after twenty ones years o f service as an Environmental Service Supervisor. He also retired as a Brick Mason due to illness. He united with Macedonia Baptist Church with his wife where he was serving on the Trustee Board. He is survived by: his loving wife, Margaret M. Terry; devoted son, John H. (Alice) Terry, Jr.; devoted daughter, Annetta Mackie; sister, Gwendolyn (Albert) Williams; three brothers, James (Connie) Terry, Theodore (Faye) Terry and Roosevelt (Katie) Terry; sister-in-law, Mertis Terry; brother-in-law, Milton Murry, Sr.; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kirby and Chelsea Martin; devoted nephew, Elliert Clark; devoted niece, Phyllis Murry; godchildren, Tiffany Stokes and Lasonya Grandstaff; a dear cousin, Willie Mae Day; dear friends, Dea. Edward and Earnestine Price and David Jenkins, Sr.; other nieces, nephews, cousins andfriends. He Loves You -Helen Steiner Rice It's amazing and incredible, But it's as true as it can be, God loves and understands us all And that means you and me His grace is all sufficient For both the young and old, For the lonely and the timid, For the brash andfo r the bold His love knows no exceptions, So neverfe el excluded, No matter who or what you are Your name has been included For in all o f our unloveliness This great God loves us still, He loved us since the world began And what's more, He always will! Program Presiding .................................................Rev. George Edwards Processional ............................................ Bro. Bruce Robinson Hymn ......................................."ILove Thy Church Oh Lord" P r a y e r .............................................................. Rev. D. J. Quinn S criptu res......................................................Rev. Alvin Oakley Old Testament ~ 23rd Pslam New Testament ~ John 14:1 -7 Selection ........................................................................... choir "Living Testimony" Remarks (2 minutes each ) As A Neighbor ~ Bro. Amos Richardson As A Friend ~ Dea. E. Price Church Member ~ Dea. Carl Harris Trustee Board ~ Bro. James Williams S l ...........................................................................Ruby Mixon Acknowledgements & O bituary............................................ Sis. Salome Hankerson Selection ............................................................................choir "Because He Lives " Eulogy ..........................................................Rev. George Smith Recessional Interment ..................................................... Church Cemetery