United States Army Ceremonial Detail
*x&eaMi
Women of the M.S.E. Choir
yfffai Qhw
Id like the memory of me
TO BE A HAPPY ONE,
Id like to leave an afterglow
OF SMILES WHEN LIFE IS DONE.
ID LIKE TO LEAVE AN ECHO
WHISPERING DOWN THE WAYS,
OF HAPPY TIMES AND LAUGHING TIMES
AND BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAYS.
ID LIKE THE TEARS OF THOSE WHO GRIEVE,
TO DRY BEFORE THE SUN
OF HAPPY MEMORIES THAT I LEAVE
When life is done.
We, the Family of Howard Thornton, Jr.,would like to
thank everyone for the many expressions of kindness,
prayers, and love you have shared with us during this
time of bereavement. We would like to extend special
appreciation and thanks to neighbor and long time friend,
SGT. Melvin Brown.
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922"
1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901
(706) 722-6401
Design/Printing By: Augusta Blueprint * Augusta, Georgia * (706) 722-6488
www.augustafuneralnotices.com
HOMEGOING SERVICE
1934
July 24,
2,
201
Saturday, August 3,
11:00 A.M.
Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church
1556 Maple Street | Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Christopher Culbreath, I, Pastor - Presiding
Reverend Shellie Sapp - Officiating
fffe of $ (fife cf 'Ibfowa'id ^o'mAonfrJT'
HOWARD THORNTON, JR. was born on May 2,1934
and departed this life on July 24, 2019.
Howard served twenty-two years in the United States
Army. After he retired from the Army, he drove a Big
Rig for Camrom-Barkley and retired after ten years of
service.
He transitioned into retirement well; riding his Harley
Davidson and bowling. He enjoyed spending time with
family and friends. He was loved by many.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Rose Lee
Askew; sister, Mildred Billingsley-Malcom; parents,
Lovett and Minnie Billingsley; and daughter, Lakeisha
Thorn ton - Dagget.
He leaves to cherish his memories: sons, Howard
(Barbara) Thornton, III and Harold C. Thornton;
nieces, Suzette (Kenneth) Malcom-Jackson, Christa
(Malcom) Malcom-Gilbert and Janette Malcom; cousin,
Susie Lester; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great-
grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a
host of family and friends.
Cjod <aw (Qeffthty (^ed
God saw you were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around you,
and whispered, Come to me.
You didnt deserve what you went through,
So Hegaveyou rest.
Gods garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain,
I could not wish you back,
To suffer that again.
*c)ridel of eJtucce
Presiding, Reverend Christopher Culbreth, I
Processional............Reverend Dr. Robert Turner, Jr.
Oh, I want To See Him
Selection....................GSMBC Combined Choir
Scriptures
Old Testament...............Minister Cleo Moseley
GSMBC
New Testament......Reverend Dr. Robert Turner, Jr.
Prayer of Comfort.....Reverend Lorice Oates-Griffin
Selection..................GSMBC Combined Choir
Reflections (Limit Three Minutes)
As A Neighbor............Deacon Melvin Brown, Sr.
As A Church Member..........Deacon Alvin Melton
As A Friend....................Mr. Larry Walker
Faith Outreach Church
Presentation...................Sister Kilauna Ware
and Former Sunday School Students
Acknowledgements...................Sister Kenya Beard
The Reading of the Life of Howard Thornton, Jr., In Retrospect
Selection...................GSMBC Combined Choir
Howards Medley
Words of Comfort................Reverend Shellie Sapp
Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church
Recessional.................GSMBC Combined Choir
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Interment..............Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
3666 Deans Bridge Road
Hephzibah, Georgia
. . . . .
Good Samaritan Boston Commons