- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life for Jesse J. Williams, September 12, 1924-November 17, 2000, Tuesday, November 21, 2000, 2:00 p.m., Bland Baptist Church, Johnston, South Carolina, Rev. Jimmy Cue, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2000-11-21
- Subject:
- African American men--South Carolina--Johnston--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Johnston--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Johnston--History--20th century
Funeral service--South Carolina--Johnston--History--20th century
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Johnston--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Johnston--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Edgefield County, Johnston, 33.83208, -81.80094
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the November 21, 2000 funeral of Jesse J. Williams.
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:williams20001121
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_williams20001121
- 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:
-
Septemter 12, 1924 - Novemter 17, 2000
Tuesday, November 21, 2000 2:00 PM
Bland Baptist Church Joknston, South Carolina
Rev. Jimmy Cue, Pastor
Cod envisions His children as precious gems. Like these stones, our lives are fined with many hardships ana changes, which in the end, beautify us. On November 17, 2000, in Edgefield, South Carolina, God decided that Jesse James Williams nod become a perfect stone, ana He wanted him for
His own.
JESSE JAMES WILLIAMS was kom on September 12, 1924, in Edgefield County, SC, to Mr. Elzy Williams ana Emmie Williams. A lifelong resident of Edgefield, Mr. Williams departed tnis life on Friday, November 17, 2000, at the Edgefield County Hospital. In December, 1944, be was united in Holy matrimony to tke former Helen Weaver. To mis union, nine cnildren were bom, two of wnom preceded kim in deatk.
Mr. Williams, a highly-motivated individual, graduated as Valedictorian in his class from me Edgefield County public schools. At an early age, Mr. Williams joined the Bland Baptist Church, served many years as a Sunday School teacber, Church Clerk, and Deacon. He was always interested in civic affairs and worked tirelessly to make sure tkat all people were represented politically.
Mr. Williams, a caring and devoted fatker, instilled in kis cnildren and grandchildren tke value of kaving kard work etkics. As a licensed carpenter, ke worked at tke Savannak River Plant during its construction, and as a textile worker at tke Graniteville Company, all wkile maintaining a very productive farm. Mr. WiUiams retired as a farmer.
Mr. WiUiams leaves to ckerisk kis memory kis devoted wife, Helen Weaver Williams; a son, Zonnie J. WiUiams of Aiken, SC; six daugkters, Diane Rokinson of Nortk Augusta, SC, Helen Evonne Fowler of Texarkana, TX, Gloria Alien of Aiken, Sylvia Minnicks of Atlanta, GA, Dekorak HeUer of Joknston, SC, and Pamela WiUiams of Alametla, CA; tkree sisters, Evelyn Scott of Aiken, Mary Brincefield of Oxon Hill, MD, and Valeric Daniels of Aiken; a daugkter-in-law, Daisy R. WiUiams; a son-in-law, Jimmy Minnicfcs of Atlanta; 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandckildren, and a kost of nieces and nepkews, as weU as otker relatives and
friends.
Rev. Jimmy Cue, Presiding Sis. Sarah Hamilton, Musician
Processional/Final Viewing ................................ So/f music
Hymn........................... "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
Scripture ..................... Old Testament Rev. Edward Lloyd New Testament Rev. Sis. Annie Mae Butler
Prayer .................................................. Rev. Arthur Gordon
Solo .................................................. Sis. Saran Hamilton
Remarks
Dea. Jack Bush, Bland Baptist Church Rev. Eugene Hamilton, Simon Ridge Baptist Church Rev. George Brightharp, Mt. Canaan Baptist Church Rev. Limuer Myers, Old Macedonia Baptist Church
Rep. Bill Clyhum, S.C. House of Representatives
Solo .................................................. Sis. Angela WiUi>tarns
Tritute................................................ Rev. Dr. Sam Davis Pastor, Beulah Grove Baptist Church
Solo ....................................................... Bro. Clint Moses
AcknowledDgments ................................ Sis. Doroth*u/ Owens
Hymn..................................................... "Amazing Grace"
Eulogy ...................................................... Rev. Jimmy Cue
Recessional
INTERMENT
Bland Baptist Church Cemetery
I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course;
I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day; and not to me only, hut unto all them who also that love His appearing.
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II Timothy 4:7-8
Sincere thanes and gratitude to the many friends and all the family members who provided support and love in our time of
bereavement. May God bless you. The Williams Family
Sometimes its hard to understand Why certain things must te, But there is reason for it all Beyond our power to see.
The reason is hidden somewhere In the pattern God has planned. We must telieve and trust Him, And someday we will understand. We cannot know what lies ahead
From day to passing day; What changes God is planning
In His wise and loving way. We cannot know the reason why
Our sorrow has to te, Why we must lose the ones We need and love especially. We cannot know, tut we must trust, And faith can help us find Our way to those tomorrows That will tring us peace of mind.
Deacons ana Trustees
Grandsons and Nephews
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Cousins, Nieces ana Friends
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