IN LOVING MEMORY
of
WILLIE ROSCOE THOMPKINS, JR. A Devoted Husband and Father
September 4, 1950 - March 22, 1989
Saturday, March 25, 1989 - 2:00 P.M. SPRINGHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
2140 Grand Boulevard Augusta, Georgia ************
Rev. Gary Reese, Officiating

** OBITUARY **
Willie Roscoe Thompkins,Jr. was born on September 4,1950 to the parents of Alice and W illie Roscoe Thompkins, Sr. A quiet strength enveloped his being every step of his life.
W illie's introduction to his Christian life began at an early age when he was baptized at Moses Baptist Church. His life exemplified the teachings ofJesus Christ as his motto always seemed to echo that old spiritual "If I Can Help Somebody. "
He attended the Richmond County public schools and was a 1968 graduate of Lucy Laney High School. He attended the Augusta Area Technical School where he earned a diploma in Communications Technology in 1970. He was a dedicated father, husband and son and was always dependable, honest, loyal and a responsible person. He possessed technical expertise in many areas and willingly shared his knowledge and talents with others but he was never boastful, always humble. His concern for the development of young people was evidenced by his work with the Boy Scout Troop 111 of the Thankful Baptist Church where he served as the Assistant Scout Master and very importantly in the way he gently cared for his own children. He won the respect and confidence of his co-workers at his work place, the Horsecreek Pollution Control Facility and in 1983 he was selected " Employee of the Year."
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Linda; one daughter, Zabrina Monique Thompkins; two sons, Brian W illiam Thompkins and Christopher Scott Thompkins; his father, W illie Roscoe Thompkins, Sr.; his mother Alice Thompkins; three sisters, Alice Mae Strong, Juanita Williams and Estella Thompkins all of Augusta, Ga.; one brother, Robert Lee Thompkins, Augusta, Ga.; four sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Thompkins, Augusta, Ga., Georgene Walker, Marlton, N.J., Gladys Scott, Atlanta, Ga. and Tonya Scott, Tacoma, Wash.; eight brothers-in-law, Robert Strong, Melvin Williams, Kevin Scott, Michael Scott and Larry Scott all of Augusta, Ga., Bobby Leon Scott, Dothan, Ala., Charles Scott, Atlanta, Ga. and George Scott, Norwich, Ct.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

** ORDER OF SERVICE **

P R E L U D E .................................................................. Waymon Huntley

S C R I P T U R E .....................................
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PRAYER ............................................

SOLO ................................................

OBITUARY & A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S ...........

REMARKS

As An Employee - Mr. Graham Rich As A Friend - Mr. Gerald Williams

SOLO ................................................

EULOGY ..........................................

RECESSIONAL

INTERMENT

Cedar Grove Cemetery

Look On The Sunny Side
There are always two sides, the Good and the Bad, The D ark and the Light, the Sad and the G lad B ut in looking back over the Good and the Bad
W e 're aware o f the number o f Good Things w e've had A n d in counting our blessings we fin d when w e're through
W e 've no reason at all to complain or be blue So thank G od for G ood things H e has already done, A n d be grateful to H im for the battles y o u 've won, A n d know that the same God who helped you before
Is ready and willing to help you once more Then with faith in your heart reach out for G o d 's H and A n d accept what H e sends, though you can't understand For O ur Father in heaven always knows what is best, A n d i f you trust in H is wisdom your life will be blest,
For always remember that whatever betide you, You are never alone for G od is beside you.
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** ACTIVE PALLBEARERS **

Claude Jones Eugene Bennett Darryl Merriweather James Knight

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Clifford Collier Walter Harden Gregory Booker Rev. Adolph Hollins

** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **
1968 Class of Lucy C. Laney ************

** ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS **
The family of Willie Roscoe Thompkins, Jr. wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all who have shown their love and concern during their time of sorrow. Your generous gifts, abundant acts of kindness which have been displayed in numerous ways will never, ever be forgotten. It is our wish that God bless and keep each of you.
The Family
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