A SERVICE OF HOME GOING For
MR. JOHN H. WARREN, SR. 1886 - 1981
Thursday, May 28, 1981 - 4:00 P. M. TRINITY C. M. E. CHURCH 818 - 8th Street Augusta, Georgia 30901
******** - > , The Reverend Jerry Poole, Pastor The Reverend Luther R. Neal, Presiding Elder Bishop Joseph C. Coles, Jr., Presiding Bishop

** OBITUARY **

John H. Warren, Sr. was one of three children born to the late John Fredrick and Rena Warren on October 23,1886 in Augu sta, Georgia.

He received his educational background from Haines Institute under the watchful eye of the renowned Lucy Craft Laney.

In the early 1900s, he met and married the former Mable Courtney. To this union was born one son, John H. Warren, Jr., commonly called Mike. Mrs. Warren departed this life on January 25,1970.

At a very early age Mr. Warren was introduced to Trinity C. M. E. Church by his parents. It was there that he met his maker, received his spiritual nourishment, fellowshipped with his friends, and where he devoted his loyalties.

After working for a number of years in his own business, he was hired by the Federal Government as a postal employee and he served faithfully for thirty years. He retired in 1950.

He leaves to mourn a devoted son, John H. Warren, Jr.,

Augusta, Georgia; a loving sister, Ruby Rozar, Islip, New York; a

devoted friend, Ula M. Rouse, Augusta, Georgia; an affectionate

granddaughter, Petula Lynn Rouse, Augusta, Georgia; a personal

companion, Henrietta Green, Augusta, Georgia, and a multitude of

folks that loved him..

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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

THE ORGAN PRELUDE

THE PROCESSIONAL .............. "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" Ms. Mary E. Terrell, Organist

THE CALL TO WORSHIP ........................ Reverend Jerry Poole

LEADER: RESPONSE: LEADER: RESPONSE:

We are saddened. Our grief is great. What is the nature of our grief? One of the oldest members of our church, Mr. John H. Warren, Sr., has gone to be with his maker.

LEADER:

Let us sing praises and give thanks to Almighty God for allowing us the opportunity to have known Brother Warren.

RESPONSE: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Amen
THE HYMN No. 271 ............ "Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah"

THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH.. Reverend Timothy R.Green.Jr.

Pastor, Miles Memorial C.M.E. Church

Rev. Green:
Minister And People:

Let us unite in this historic confession of the
Christian Faith: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by

the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suf fered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life ever

lasting. Amen.

THE PRAYER ...................................... Reverend Gene R. Dean Pastor, Williams Memorial C. M. E. Church
THE Lesson from the HOLY SCRIPTURE..Reverend J.E.Robinson Pastor, Rock of Ages C.M.E.Church Revelation 21:1-7

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................... Mrs. Ardella Floyd

REMARKS: ................ As a close friend Rev. R. Anthony Lark As h.s former pastor Rev. Luther R. Neal

MUSICAL SELECTION ................................... The Senior Choir

THE EULOGY ................................................. Reverend Poole

THE RECESSIONAL ......................................... "Going Home"

The Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery

* ACTIVE PALLBEARERS **

Y. N. Myers, Sr. John Lee Rosco Brown

I. M. Abney J. T. Lawrence Robert Wilson

* HONORARY PALLBEARERS The Officers of Trinity

** FLOWER BEARERS The Stewardess and Missionaries of Trinity

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