A service of victory and thanksgiving for Mr. James Albert Wright, Sr., Wednesday, April 30, 1980, 4:00 p.m., Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 818 8th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, the Reverend Jerry Poole, pastor, the Reverend Luther R. Neal, presiding elder, Bishop Joseph C. Coles, Jr., presiding bishop

A Service of Victory and Thanksgiving for
MR. JAMES ALBERT WRIGHT, SR.
Wednesday, April 30, 1980 -- 4:00 P.M. TRINITY CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
818 8th Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 The Reverend Jerry Poole, Pastor The Reverend Luther R. Neal, Presiding Elder Bishop Joseph C. Coles, Jr., Presiding Bishop

REFLECTIONS
Thou shalt show me the path o f life; in thy presence is the fullness o fjoy, and at thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore.
Psalm 16:11
James Albert Wright, Sr., the fourth child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright, of Matthews, Georgia, made his advent into the world on January 23, 1912.
James received his early education at the Jefferson County Public School in Jefferson County. At a very early age, James gave himself to Christ via Ways Grove Baptist Church.
In 1929, James left Jefferson County and moved to Augusta, Georgia, where he met and later married the former Katie Mae Tyler. It was in Augusta that he remained until his demise.
James was employed by the Boardman Oil Company, The Elks Lodge and the Augusta Coca Cola Bottling Company, from whence he retired in 1977 after 40 years. While at the Augusta Coca Cola Company, he received certificates, monetary awards and other recognition for his many years of service as a devoted employee.
In February of 1980, James transferred his membership from Springfield Baptist Church to Trinity CME Church to serve Christ with his family.
For all those who knew him, he had their love and respect. His warm hospitality and love for everyone will remain with us.
He leaves to remember his life, a loving wife, Katie; four daughters, Janet, Veronica, Dianne, and Peggie; three sons, Jimmy, Arthur, and Ted; eleven grandchildren, Barry, Sonya, Deiadra, Benjamin, Deidre, LaShaun, Shajra, Patrick, Juli, Renee and Jai; three sons-in-law, Benjamin, Gil, and Bill; two daughters-in-law, Pat and Sherry; six sisters, Florann, Willie, Marie, Lela, Mildred and Barbara, three brothers, Woodrow, Robert, and Leroy; nine sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law, many, many loving nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
"Cinder His Wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blest. "
Amen.
April 25, 1980

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

The Organ Prelude

The Processional: "L a rg o "........................Ms. Mary E. Terrell, Organist Mrs. Ann D. Poole, Pianist

The Call to Worship

Rev. Jerry Poole

Leader: Response:
Leader: Response:

W e have gathered at Trinity CME Church this afternoon to celebrate the entry of our brother, James Albert Wright, Sr. into life eternal; To affirm with praise and thanksgiving the goodness of the Lord. Let us rejoice in His presence with us, in death as in life, among those who mourn as with those who now see Him face to face; Our lips will shout for joy, for His love is over all that He has made. Blessed be His glorious name forever.

The Hymn: "Precious Lord"

The Affirmation of Faith............................................................ In Gnison

Minister: Let us unite in this historic confession of the Christian Faith:

Minister and People: 1believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 1believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayer........................................................................ Rev. L. R. Neal Presiding Elder, Augusta District

The Old Testament Lesson: Isiah 40: 1-8.............Rev. J. R. Thurmond Pastor, Jordan Grove Baptist Church
The New Testament Lesson: II Corinthians 1:1-7Elder Cleveland W ood Pastor, Church of God in Christ

Musical Selection: "God Will Take Care o f You"

The Acknow ledgem ents.................................... Mrs. Deloris T. Duncan

As W e Knew Him: As a Loyal Employee: Mr. Thomas L. McKinney As a Friend: Mr. Isaiah Abney As a Neighbor: Rev. L. W. Cade

Solo: "Prayer Perfect" ............................................Mrs. Audrey Thomas

The E u logy............................................................ Reverend Jerry Poole

The Recessional: "Going Home"...................................................Dvorak

The Interment: Mount Olive Memorial Gardens

ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Sons and Sons-In-Law

James Wright, Jr. Arthur Wade Wright Theodore Tyler Wright

Benjamin B. Mayes William Gilyard, III William James Gist

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Employees of the Augusta Coca Cola Bottling Company

FLOWER BEARERS
N ieces

Ms. Charlye M. Moore Mrs. Evelyn Pugh Mrs. Dorothy Neely Ms. DeLoris Wright Mrs. Marie Lewis Mrs. Virginia Hillsman Ms. Lynette Stone Mrs. Rosa Lee Davis Mrs. Mildred Dooley Mrs.Willie Eva Carter Mrs. LaWanna Winfield

Mrs. Katherine Carter Mrs. Loretta Carthern Ms. Donna Clay Ms. Sheila Clay Mrs. Rita McMellin Ms. Willa Boatright Ms. Buena Boatright Mrs. Eloise Terry Ms. Renee Wright Ms. Melaney Wright Ms. Courtney Wright

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for all acts o f kindness and expressions o f sympathy extended to them during illness and bereavement. God bless each o f you.

W . H. MAYS MORTUARY
" Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 Ninth Street Augusta, Ga. 722-6401

W . H. Mays. Ill Mortician

Carrie J. Mays Director