In Loving Memory Mr Frank Wi.mberly, Sr March 2/, I ?}4 TebruarL) 5, 2OO/ Tuesday, February 13, zooj 11:00 am Raise Bridge CME Church Waynesboro, Georgia Revervnd Diane Askew ~ Pastor ReverendJerry Smith, Officiating y^ A Obituary Mr. Frank Wimberly, Sr., the son of the late Mr. Robert Wimberly and Mrs. Albertha Weaver Wimberly, was born March 27, 1934 in Waynesboro, Georgia. He departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Wimberly, Sr. was a long time member of Raise Bridge CME Church. His occupation was as a plant operator for Shepard Construction Company for twenty-seven years, but his true passion was farming. His memories will be cherished by his devoted wife of forty-eight years, Mrs. Mary A. Wimberly; three sons, George (Ester) WimberlyWaynesboro, Georgia, Frank (Cynthia) Wimberly, Jr.-Milledgeville, Georgia, Marvin (Shirley) Wimberly-Martin, South Carolina; five daughters, Joann (Delvon) Hanson-Miami, Florida, Mildred (Willie) Rhymes, Eva Wimberly, Mary (Wayne) Lewis, and Marvis (Henry) Proctor all of Waynesboro, Georgia; adopted son, Lee Otis Jordan; four brothers, Robert (Molly) Wimberly and Paul (Ida) Wimberly of St. Petersburg, Florida, Napoleon Wimberly-Augusta, Georgia and Lee Walker, who preceded him in death; sister-in-law, Liza Walker; three sisters, Bernice Weathersbee and Josephine (Cephus) Blount of Richmond, Virginia and Evelyn (Miller) Gilchrist-Waynesboro, Georgia; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lord, stay dose By when showersfail Upon the. -plans we make.; y-feCp us to always understand Its you whogives and takes. for your ways are not our ways, And our thoughts are not yours. Our pleas are sometimes foolish, But yours are always sure. Best Lord, lift us up when showers fall On plans we. thought profound; Jlelp us to somehow realize Our plans weren t always sound. H.ofinite minds, we must confess, They seem to meet the test, But help us, Lord, to understand Its you who knows whats Best. Order ofService Reverend Diane Askew, Presiding Processional Selection ..............................................................Palmer Grove Choir Prayer....................................................................Elder Robert Lynch Scriptures: Old Testament (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).................. Rev. Diane Askew New Testament (Roman 8:24-28)............ Rev. Roosevelt Anthony Tribute from the Family Expressions: As a father ....................................................... Frank Wimberly, Jr. As a friend ............................................................. Wayne Crockett As a god-father....................................................... Lee Otis Jordan Obituary......................................................................... (read silently) Acknowledgements................................................ Rev. Diane Askew Selection .............................................................. Palmer Grove Choir Eulogy........................................................................Rev. Jerry Smith Recessional..........................................................................^//1 music Interment Raise Bridge Cemetery Pallbearers Joe Cummings Lee Ernest Jones Lee Otis Jordan James Jordan Willie Jordan John Henry Lakes Honorary Pallbearers Clark Anthony Donnell Anthony Napoleon Jones Phillip Jones Bobby Little, Jr. Lucas Wimberly Flower Bearers Nieces, Grandchildren and Friends Acknowledgment Trie family of the Cate fran^l^imBerCy, Sr., wouhf Cil(e to express our appreciation to aCCfamily members andfriends for each act of kindness andeach prayer that wentforth on BehaCfofour departedCovedone. We have Been comfortedandareforever gratefulto each ofyou. !May Bkssyou and keep you in Jfis care. The family Frank, We have been together for almost 50 years and I will miss you. My life will never be the same without you. I love you dearly. I pray we II meet again! Your wife, May Uf-IL J Phinazee and Son Funeral Home 404 West Eighth Street . Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Telephone: (706) 554-5500 Kelsey M. Phinazee Mortician/Funeral Director Mary J. Phinazee Funeral Counselor g^il-st (Edition Custom (Printing * Waynesboro, Georgia 2007 reprints by permission only