- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In loving memory of Wesley Thurmond, sunrise, November 12, 1915, sunset, February 9, 1993, services, Monday, February 15, 1993, 11:00 a.m., (viewing 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.), Bernard J. Archer Funeral Home, 1125 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133, Reverend Jackson, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1993-02-15
- Subject:
- African American men--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--20th century
Funeral service--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--20th century
African Americans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, 39.95233, -75.16379
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the February 15, 1993 funeral of Wesley Thurmond.
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:thurmond19930215
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_thurmond19930215
- 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:
-
In Loving Memory
WESLEY THURMOMD
Sunrise November 12, 1915
Sunset February 9,1993
SERVICES
Monday, February 15, 1993- 11:OO a.m (Viewing 10:00 a.m. to 11:OO a.m.)
BERNARD J. ARCHER FUNERAL HONE
1125 West Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133
Reverend Jackson, Officiating
The Obituary
WESLEY THURMOND, the son of the late Nebuchadrezzar and Susie Thurmond, was born November 12, 1915 In Edgefield, South Carolina. He received his formal education In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after moving here In 1923.
His Christian experience began at Resurrection Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Hennlson. He was gainfully employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad for many years. He was a loving father, grand father, and brother.
God called him Home from labor to Rest on Tuesday, February 9 at twelve-OClock p.m.
He leaves to mourn their loss: one son, Wesley, Jr.; one daughter, Ethel Polndexter, who preceded Mm in death; one sister, Evelyn Burgess; four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, one niece, Teresa Burgess; three great nieces, one nephew, and a host of relatives, and friends.
Past suffering, past his pain Cease to weep, for tears are vain-
Wesley, who suffered Is at rest Qone to Heaven with the best All our lives we will miss you Tho the tears come and go... In our hearts you will live forever Just Because We Love You So.
A Journey Ends
Sadly Submitted, The family
The Order Of Service
The Processional Organ Hymn Scriptures:
Old Testament Psalm 23 new Testament - As Selected Prayer of Comfort .......................... Reverend James
Morris Chapel Church Selection .............................. Sister Carrie Collier Acknowledgement of Cards and Condolences ........................ Sister Mngle
True Vine Baptist Church Selection .............................. Sister Carrie Collier The Obituary ............................... Sister Prlngle Tribute To Our Uncle ....................... Nlcolette Burgess Words of Comfort ..................... Deacon George Prlngle)
True Vine Baptist Church The Eulogy ............................. Reverend Jackson
new Saint James Baptist Church
The Final Viewing Benediction Recessional
INTERMENT
Greenmount Cemetery 4301 North Front Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120
PALLBEARERS Friends of Family
A MOTE OF THANKS WE, as a family, have already Thanked Qod for You; For your loving concern and many acts of kindness shown towards Our Beloved WESLEY during his illness, and now to The Family during our bereavement. Again, We express our gratitude and may Qod continue to Bless Each and Everyone of You, and keep You in His Loving Care.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
BERNARD J. ARCHER FUMERAL HOME 1125 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133 (215)226-0733
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