Jiomegoing Service for Mrs. Octavia Jones "SUNRISE" January 16, 1937 "SUNSET October 14, 2006 Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:OOA.M. Qrove ^Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia Reverend Gordon A. Thomas, Pastor ... Officiating ... Obituary OctaVia Jones ifiompKplS, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lee (Dicy) Jones, was born January 16, 1937, in Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia. Octavia was a dedicated member of Ross Grove Baptist Church where she was baptized at an early age. She was a graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School. She was employed at the V.A. Medical Center until her retirement. Octavia was married to the late Bennie Thompkins. To this union three sons were born, Gregory Wayne Thompkins, who preceded her in death in January of 2000, Reginald Victor Thompkins and Kirk Randall Thompkins. Octavia also had two sisters, Carrie W. M. Jones Tutt and Lillie Mae Jones Patterson, to precede her in death. * . - "-i Octavia leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Reginald Victor Thompkins and Kirk Randall (Jackqueline) Thompkins; one stepson, Bennie R. Thompkins, Denver, CO; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Lee Jones Bing and Deloris Annie Jones Leverett, both of Augusta, Georgia; two aunts, Rosa Lee Jordan, Chicago, IL and a devoted aunt, Estella Thomas, Augusta, GA; three sisters-in-law, Ella M. Thompkins and Bernice Thompkins, both of Augusta, Georgia and Rosa Lee Thompkins, Fort Lauderdale, FL; two brothers-in-law, Albert Thompkins and Freeman Kelly both of Augusta, Georgia; a de voted niece, Myra (Lillie) Brown; and a host of nieces, neph ews, cousins, and friends. Order of Service Reverend Rudolph E. Small ~ Presiding Processional Selection ..................................... Ross Grove Baptist Church Combined Choir Scriptures ................................................. Rev. Ozzie Ford, Jr. Old & New Testaments Prayer ....................................................... Rev. Herman Bing Remarks ,;,,,..,,< ,Church Member ~ Dea. Ronald B. Young Neighbor ~ Mrs. Lucille Lattimore Acknowledgements ....................................... Mrs. Ivy Glover Obituary ........................................................... Read Silently Selection ...................................................... Combined Choir Eulogy ............................................. Rev. Gordon A. Thomas Pastor Recessional ................................................. Combined Choir "Going Up Yonder" Interment ............................................. Southview Cemetery PattSearers Mr. Armon M. Jones Mr. Rio T. Bing, Sr. Mr. Herbert A. Bing Mr. Thaddeus A. Leverett Mr. Eric W. Bing Mr. Lee F. Patterson Mr. Richard D. Patterson ftowerBearers Ushers She Is Qone! You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that shell come back or you can open your eyes and see all shes left. Your heart can be empty because you cant see her or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow; and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that shes gone or you can cherish her memory and lei it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what shed want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. ^knowtedgements The family wishes to thank everyone for all acts of kindness, visits, phone calls, words of encouragement, and your prayers. We are very grateful. May God continue to richly bless each and everyone of you and your families. Services Entrusted To: Itfittiams JwieraC Mome, Inc.. 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard -Augusta, Georgia & 2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia