Funeral program for Deacon Robert W. Henley, Sr.

EULOGISTIC SERVICES
FOR
DEACON ROBERT W. HENLEY, SR.
SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6,1968
3:30 P. M.
REV. F. T. TANKSLEY, OFFICIATING
INTERMENT HAGAN CEMETERY
HARPER FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE
OBITUARY
Deacon Robert William Henley, Sr., was bom in Washington
County, Georgia, on June 5, 1896, to the late George and Emma R.
Henley.
He joined Saint John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age
under the Pastorate of Rev. Zach Lyde.
On February 20, 1919, he married the former Miss Novella Gay.
Four children were bora to this union, one of which is deceased.
Deacon Henley was affiliated with many religious, civic and
community activities. He served in the following capacities: Church
Clerk for 25 years. Church Treasurer, Chairman of the Deacon Board,
Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School, Master Mason and
Past Master of St. Joseph Lodge, No. 76, a Member of Eznra. Con-
sistory, No. 27 and Omar Temple No. 21 of Savannah, Georgia, and
Assistant District Deputy of F. and A. M. of Georgia. At the time
of his death he was serving as Superintendent of the Sunday School.
He is a Veteran of of World War I.
He leaves to mourn a loving wife, Mrs. Novella G. Henley; one
daughter, Mrs. Gwendolyn H. Strickland of Claxton; two sons, Robert
W. Henley, Jr., of Louisville, and George Rex Henley of Savannah;
a sister, Mrs. Louise Grimes of Jacksonville, Fla.; a mother-in-law,
Mrs. Sallie A. Macon; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Genevieve B. Hen-
ley, and Mrs. Leona B. Henley; one son-in-law, Leamon H. Strickland,
Sr.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. L. Bryant, Mrs. Corine Kent, and Mrs.
B. G. Macon; one brother-in-law, Mr. Raleigh Macon; eight grand-
children; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Our Father knows whats best for us.
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine.
But he knows there must be rain.
So whenever we are troubled.
And when everything goes wrong.
It is just God working In us
To make our spirit strong.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional
Hymn A Charge To Keep I Have__________________Rev. T. J. Wright
Prayer--------------------------------------------Rev. J. E. Clark
Scripture;
Old Testament________________________________Rev. T. J. Lynch
New Testament----------------------------------Rev. J. W. Teal
Selection Pass Me Not__________________________________Choir
Expressions:
As a Deacon .---------------------------------Dea. N. Terrell
As I knew Him--------------------------------Dr. C. G. Hames
As An Association and Convention Worker____Dea. D. J. Norwood
Selection What A Friend We Have In Jesus_______________Choir
As a Mason-----------------------------------Rev. W. D. Kent
As a Citizen------------------------------/J[)r. Arbertee Harris
Remarks--------------------------------------Rev. N. L. Lyde
Acknowledgement of Condolences_________________Mrs. W. B. Harper
Eulogy-----------------------------------------Rev. F. T. Tanksley
Benediction
Recessional
Masonic Rites at Graveside
Burial
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
RENO J. JONES
ROBERT W. MOODY
CHARLES L. BAILEY
JAMES THOMAS
RICHARD P. ROCK
JAMES R. JONES
JOHNNY L. BAILEY
J. C. PHILDrPS
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
DEACONS OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. JOSEPHS LODGE NO. 76
EZRA CONSISTORY NO. 27
OMAR TEMPLE NO. 21
OFFICERS OF TATTNALL MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
FLORAL AnENDANTS
USHERETTES OP LOCAL CHURC5HES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of the deceased wishes to express their thanks to their
many friends and relatives for the kind expressions of sympathy
through florals, telegrams, calls, visits and cards. These expressions
will forever be remembered with the deepest gratitude.