- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Rev. Willie Brooks White, alpha, September 12, 1948, omega, June 14, 2006, Tuesday, June 20, 2006, twelve o'clock in the afternoon, Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Heyward Dock
- Date of Original:
- 2006-06-20
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the June 20, 2006 funeral of Willie Brooks White.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:white20060620
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_white20060620
- 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.
- 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:
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ttorwgoing Cefebration for
. <Wittie <Brook
Alf>ha September 12, 1948
Omega June 14, 2006
Servant of God well done, rest from thy love employ, the battles fought, the victory won enter the Masters Joy. Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Twelve Oclock In The Afternoon
Williams Funeral Home Chapel
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Heyward Dock
(Tfie Obituary
God saw the road was getting rough, and hills were hard to climb, so He gently closed his eyes in sleep and whispered "Peace Be Thine."
REV. WILLIE BROOKS WHITE, son of Eliza Walker and the late Collie R. White, was born September 12, 1948, in Burke County, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, June 14, 2006, closing his eyes in this world, opening them in Glory.
He attended the public schools of Burke County. At an early age, he was converted and baptized at Bottsford Spring Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Georgia. He later joined New Covenant Christian Center, Augusta, Georgia. On October 24, 1970, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Irene Kearney.
He leaves to cherish his beloved memories: a devoted wife, Irene White; a loving daughter, Wilhemenia White of Augusta, Geor gia; mother Eliza Walker of Augusta, Georgia; one sister, Mary Anne (George) Godbee of Waynesboro, Georgia; five brothers, Russell Hankerson of Augusta, Georgia, Elbert (Lizzie) White of Augusta, Georgia, Jimmy (Simone) Walker of Waynesboro, Geor gia, Andrew Walker of Waynesboro, Georgia and Roy (Beverly) Walker of Augusta, Georgia; nine sisters-in-law, JoAnne Walker of Augusta, Georgia, Daisy Meyers of Richmond, Virginia; Lucille Kearney of St. Petersburg, Florida, Shirley Kearney of Raleigh, North Carolina, Mary Thomas, Gracie Needaby, Ida Kearney, Janita Kearney and Eleanor Johnson, all of Washington, DC; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and sorrowing friends.
FREE AT LAST
Down through the years Ive had ups and downs, but knew I was bound for higher ground. There have been times Ive wanted to cry. I never worried for God was standing by. 1 know sometimes things seemed so bad, but God was the best friend I ever had. So to all my loved ones, let this sorrow pass - Im home with God, Im free at last.
Order ofService
Reverend Heyward Dock - Presiding
Processional .............................................................. Soft Music
Selection ...................................................... The Singing Angels
Scripture ........................................................ Minister Anderson
Prayer .................................................................... Minister Lewis
Solo ................................................................ Deacon Levi Dock
Remarks (Two Minutes, Please)
Reflections ......................................................... Robert Freeman
Reflections
Selection ...................................................... The Singing Angels
OBITUARY "Read Silently"
Acknowledgements ............................................ Sister Lacy Baker
Eulogy ................................................. Reverend Heyward Dock
A Parting View
Recessional .................................................. The Singing Angels
Interment ........................................... Walker Memorial Gardens
- REPAST-
-..-.
Russell Hankerson Jimmy Walker Roy Walker
(pattbearers
Elbert White Andrew Walker Benny Hankerson
Farewell My Family
Farewell my family, dont weep For Im at peace now, just asleep. Farewell my family, Im not alone The Mighty "Maker" has led me safely home. Just think back over the many years, How the family seemed so strong, holdingback tears. Yet God somehow always made a way And I thanked Him every night for another day. Be good my family, always love each other Be strong my family, strong in heart The blood ties, no one can ever part. And if somewhere I made a mistake As you live many will you make. Farewell my family, Ive been called away.
Walk with God, crust in God For He is by your side.
We, the family, are most appreciative for the numerous acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our loved one. We express special thanks to the staff of Augusta Hills. May God bless and keep you. ~ The Family
Service Entrusted To
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Augusta, Georgia
Hephzibah, Georgia
706.722.5551
706.792.1003