- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Home going celebration for Mr. Willie James Watson, 3:00 p.m., Thursday, 29, 2004, Rock Hill Baptist Church, 130 Rock Hill Road, Saluda, S. C., the Reverend Herman Martin, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2004-04-29
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Saluda
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Saluda
Funeral service--South Carolina--Saluda
Genealogy
African American men--South Carolina--Saluda--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Saluda--History--21st century
African Americans--South Carolina--Saluda--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Saluda County, Saluda, 34.00152, -81.77205
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the April 29, 2004 funeral of Willie James Watson. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0056
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_watsonwilliejames20040429
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_watsonwilliejames20040429
- 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:
-
Home Going
Celebration
for
Mr, Willie James Watson
3 :0 0 PM.
Thursday, 29, 2 0 0 4
Rock Hill Baptist Church
I 3 0 Rock Hill Road Saluda, SC
The Reverend Herman Martin
~Pastor~
-The Obituary
"Some glad morning - when this life is o 'er I 'llfly away - I 'llfly away. "
Mr. Willie Janies Watson, son o f the late William and Addie Bugg Watson was born in Saluda County, South Carolina, on November 27, 1927. He quietly departed this life Saturday, April 24, 2004, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Augusta, GA.
He received his education in the public schools o f Saluda County, South Carolina.
At an early age, he joined the Mine Creek Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II and he served as a Policeman for the Town o f Saluda, until his health failed and that led to his retiring as a Policeman.
He touched many lives and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Precious memories will forever linger in our hearts.
Willie Janies was the last survivor o f his immediate fam ily. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Bunyon Watson, A.B. Watson, Carroll Watson and Henry Watson; and one sister, Ella Watson McKinney.
He leaves to cherish and honor his memory; his loving wife, Ruth Dozier Watson of the home; sons, Wendell Watson, Willie Smith and James Smith all of Saluda, SC; daughters, Lisa A. Watson, Vivian Watson, Patricia Smith and Frances Jean (Lawrence) Harling all o f Saluda, SC; twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren; stepchildren, sixteen step-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, one uncle, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Humbly submitted, The Family
The Order of Service
Processional/Final Viewing
H ym n....................................."What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
Scripture....................................................................Old Testament
C
New Testament
Prayer o f Comfort^/ r ^ j l r \ /y * j *2_
S o lo ...................................................................Mrs. Latisha Barnes
Rem arks.................................................... Deacon Charlie S. Daniel
Acknowledgements.................................................. Mrs. A. Butler
S o lo ..
......$ b r(....................... ............. Mr. Alex Hill
Words of C om fort................. Reverend Herbert Martin
Recessional
Interm ent.............................................................. Church Cemetery Military Funeral Honors
Honor Guard....................Members of the Saluda Police Department Pallbearers.................................................................. Family/Friends Flower Bearers........................................................... Family/Friends
"I'M Free"
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void. Then fill it with remembering joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things I too will miss, Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. M y life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now.... He has set me free!
Submitted by, The Family
--Acknowledgement--
For those who sent a lovely card. For those sent a floral piece it looked so lovely here. For those who have come to witness and share your love and smypathy with us today. We are grateful. For those who visited us through prayers, calls, food and other expressions of sympathy. We are thankful. We thank you so much whatever your part - For all that you did to console our hearts. And may God continue to shower His many blessings upon all of you.
The Watson Family
"Repast in the Fellowship Hall''
Serivce of Comfort by:
Butler & Sons Funeral Home
306 N Bouknight Ferry Road Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2623 - Fax (864) 445-0662 Email: butlersfuneralhome@saludasc.com
