- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebrating the life and legacy of Mr. Ulysses "Uly" Watkins, May 27, 1938-August 2, 2011, Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 11:00 a.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend C. D. Roberts, presiding, Reverend Aaron Williams, eulogist
- Date of Original:
- 2011-08-09
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st 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 August 9, 2011 funeral of Ulysses Watkins. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0058
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_watkinsulysses20110809
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_watkinsulysses20110809
- 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:
-
Celebrating the Cife and JCegacy V *
of
M?- Ulysses
"Watk
May 27, 1938 - August 2, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 11:00 A.M.
GILBERTTAMBUTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL PAINE COLLEGE Augusta, Georgia
Reverend C. D. Roberts, Presiding Reverend Aaron Williams, Eulogist
Obituary
ULYSSES WATKINS, 73, of Augusta, Georgia died Tuesday, August 2, 2011.
`Uly", as he was affectionately known, was born on May 27, 1938, in Augusta, Georgia where he remained a lifelong resident.
He received his formal education in the public schools of Richmond County, and served his country on a tour of duty in the United States Air Force. He worked for 35 years at International Paper, also known as Continental Can, and Federal Paper Board where he retired in 1999.
In March 1965, he united in Holy matrimony to Marlene Turner, and to this union four beautiful daughters were born. Uly was preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Gussie Watkins; and two brothers, Forest Watkins and Willie Watkins.
He leaves to celebrate his legacy: his devoted wife, Marlene Watkins, Augusta, GA; four loving daughters, Mia (Marvin) Griffin of Swansea, Illinois, Michelle (Aaron) Williams of Seattle, Washington, Monica Watkins of Atlanta, Georgia and Marcia (Ezra) Gipson of Brentwood, Tennessee; two sisters, Marguerite Walker and Jackie Watkins of Augusta, GA; five grandchildren, Trinity Griffin, Micaela Griffin, Joshua Griffin, Elijah Griffin, all of Swansea, Illinois and Ethan Gipson of Brentwood, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Uly also leaves to cherish his memory, a host of beloved friends.
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Order of Service Reverend C . D. Roberts
Pastor, Elim Baptist C hurch - Presiding
Processional
S e le c tio n ................................. Elim Baptist Church Choir
In v o cation ..................................... Reverend C. D. Roberts
Pastor, Elim Baptist C hurch
Old Testament R ead ing..........Reverend Calvin Walker Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
New Testament Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
S e le c tio n ..................................... Trinity & Micaela Griffin
G randdaughters
"By Faith"
Reflections
Co-worker - Huley Fryer Friend - Brinkley Ruffin Friend - George Bailey Family - Sandra Thompson
Acknowledgements.................................... Jennifer Wilson
S e le c tio n ......................................Elim Baptist Church Choir
Words of Comfort..........................Reverend Aaron Williams
Pastor, M ount Zion B aptist C hurch - S eattle, WA (S on-In-Law)
Recessional
Interment.............................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast Elim Baptist Church
**Please join us at the Repast to share your favorite memories of U ly !**
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Pallbearers
Mr. George Bailey Mr. Earle Burke Mr. Darian Ghant Mr. Marvin Griffin
Mr. Clint Bryant Mr. Lee Evans Mr. Ezra Gipson Mr. Claude Jones
Manorary Pallbearers
We struggled, knowing that dad would want us to recognize ALL of his very special friends. Since we couldn't begin to know them all, we decided to just leave a blank for each of you to insert your name.
Honorary Pallbearers, please insert your name here:
A cknowledgements
Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those lovely flowers to show how much you care. Perhaps you sent a text, said a prayer or just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you for your part. The Watkins family would like to thank you for your overwhelming displays of love and kindness during this time of bereavement. More personal acknowledgements will follow at a later date. - T he Family
W. H. Mays Mortuary "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922"
1221 Jam es Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401
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