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.