- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Funeral service for Deacon Artie E. Wannamaker, Tuesday, April 23, 1996, 2:00 p.m., Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, St. Matthews, South Carolina, Reverend Poindexter, Reverend J. D. Ulmer, Reverend Jake Larrymore, Reverend George R. Johnson
- Date of Original:
- 1996-04-23
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Saint Matthews
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Saint Matthews
Funeral service--South Carolina--Saint Matthews
Genealogy
African American men--South Carolina--Saint Matthews--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Saint Matthews--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Saint Matthews--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Calhoun County, Saint Matthews, 33.66488, -80.77787
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the April 23, 1996 funeral of Artie Edward Wannamaker. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0034
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_wannamakerartieedward19960423
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_wannamakerartieedward19960423
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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:
-
Funeral Service For
Deacon Artie E. Wannamaker
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1996 2:00 P.M.
MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH ST. MATTHEWS, SOUTH CAROLINA
OBITUARY
"In search of my grandparent's garden, I found my own" by Author Alice Walker
Dedicated by the grandchildren
Born on December 14, 1901, Deacon Artie Edward Wannamaker, the youngest son of the late Victoria Michael Key, and the grand son of the late Reverend Joseph Michael, the founder of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, departed his life on Friday, April 19, 1996, after an extended illness.
At an early age, he joined the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, where he was affiliated with the Deacon Board, on which he served as Chairman for many years.
He served in the capacities as Superintendent of Sunday School, Sunday School Treasurer, and Sunday School Teacher.
He was married to the late Janie Turkvan Wannamaker, who preceded him in death in 1976, and unto this union, six children were born.
Surviving are two sons, John Keitt Wannamaker of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Fred Wannamaker of Orangeburg, S.C.; four daugh ters, Verna Wannamaker Abney of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Mary Wannamaker Brentson of Los Angeles, California, Hennie Wannamaker Blackman of Woodruff, S.C., and Hilda Wannamaker of the home; two daughters-in-law, Bernice Bryant Wannamaker and Kayoko Wannamaker; two sons-in-law, Raleigh Winsor Blackman and Walter Brentson; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Acknowledgment The many kindnesses so graciously rendered by each o f you will always be remembered. May God continue to bless you.
-- The Family
THE ORDER OF SERVICE
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PRELUDE................................................................................................. Organist
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN OF COM FORT............................................................................... Choir ' `Sweet Hour of Prayer "
SCRIPTURES......................................,........}.... .................................................... Old Testament --- Psalm 2 3 ................. ReVdfe^-PGiflrd^ter New Testament -- St. John 14:1-21 .. Reverend J. D, Ulmer
PRAYER: SOLI
.................
REMARKS
Reverend Jake Larrymore
Deacon Charlie Larrymore, Sr.
Deacon Frank General
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...............................................Mrs. Geneva Floyd
S E L E C T IO N .....................,............................................................................C hoir
WORDS OF C O M FO R T ..................................Reverend George R. Johnson
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
COMMITTAL, BENEDICTION, INTERMENT Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery St. Matthews, South Carolina
PALLBEARERS Deacons
FLORAL BEARERS Deaconess
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"TO MY LOVED ONES"
When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. 1 gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave
me in happiness.
I thank you for the LOVE each ofyou has shown, but now it's time I travel alone. So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by God's trust. I t 's only for awhile that we must past, bless the memories within your heart. I won 't be far away, for life goes
on, so if you need me call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I 'll be near, and ifyou listen, you will hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then you
must come this way alone, I 'll greet you with a smile and say WELCOME HOME.
**************
HOLLEY
FUNERAL HOME
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2469 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 256-8088
8132 Garners Ferry Rd. P.O. Box 90403
Columbia, SC 29209 (803) 695-1666
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