- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing Services for Brother Thomas Charles Waltower, Jr. "Knock-um," "I have fought the good fight." Friday, December 14, 2012, 11:00 A.M. Morning Star Baptist Church, 1809 Fairview Avenue, Augusta, Georgia. Reverend William Bussey, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2012-12-14
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the December 14, 2012 funeral of Thomas Charles Waltower, Jr. . Funeral Date: December 14, 2012. Church: Morning Star Baptist Church (Augusta, Ga.)
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/record/dlg_fpro_waltowerthomas20121214
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_waltowerthomas20121214
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
HOMEGOING SERVICES FOR
brother
Zhomas Charles Waltower, {Jr.
Knock'iun
Friday, December 14, 2012
11:00 A.M.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
1809 Fairview Avenue
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend William Bussey, Officiating
THOMAS CHARLES KNOCK-UM WALTOWER, JR.
was born September 29, 1925 in Burke County, Georgia
to the late Thomas Charles Waltower, Sr. and Charity
Green Waltower. He entered into rest on Saturday,
December 8, 2012 at the Augusta Hills Assisted Living
Facility.
He was baptized at an early age at the Richmond Hill
Baptist Church, Hephzibah, Georgia. He later moved
from Burke County, Georgia to Augusta, Georgia, then
he moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he lived for a
number of years after moving back to Augusta.
He later joined Morning Star Baptist Church. He was
employed by Johnson Construction and the late Bussey
Auto Glass Company.
He is survived by: a son, Thomas Charles Waltower III;
daughter, Louise Waltower; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma
Jenkins of Augusta, Georgia, Ms. Lillie Bell Waltower
of Brooklyn, New York and Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford
of Augusta, Georgia; five brothers, Deacon Sidney
Waltower, Reverend Archie (Delores) Waltower, Mr.
Douglas Waltower, Reverend Eugene Waltower and Mr.
Jesse Waltower, all of Augusta, Georgia; devoted friend,
Reverend William Bussey; aunts and uncles; and a host
of nieces, nephews and other family.
Outf&ty of (et(H^
Presiding, Pastor Nathan Williams
Processional
Prayer.....................Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr.
Scripture....................Pastor Willie J. White
Solo.....................Sister Patricia Hawthorne
Reflections (TWo Minutes Please)
Deacon Robert Jenkins
Pastor Felix Bussey
Acknowledgements and
Obituary.....................Mrs. Yernetta Carter
Duet................Deacon and Sister Willie Daniels
Eulogy.......................Pastor William Bussey
Recessional
Interment....................Richmond Hill Baptist
Church Cemetery
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Moses Travis
Henry Rainey
Darrell Griffin
Dennis Stephens
Clifton Rouse
Victor Carter
Quiet QQfcekt
I needed the quiet so He drew me aside,
Into the shadows where we could confide.
Away from the bustle where all the day long
I hurried and worried when active and strong.
I needed the quiet though at first I rebelled,
But gently, so gently, my cross He upheld,
And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things.
Though weakened in body, my spirit took wings
lb heights never dreamed of when active and gay.
He loved me so greatly He drew me away.
I needed the quiet. No prison my bed,
But a beautiful valley of blessings instead-
A place to grow richer in Jesus to hide.
I needed the quiet so He drew me aside.
The Waltower Family is most appreciative for the many acts
of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. May
God richly bless each of you.
706.722.5551
2945 Old Tbbacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia
706.792.1003
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