Funeral program for Deacon Robert Williams

EULOGISTIC SERVICES
FOR
DEACON ROBERT
WILLIAMS
Hagan Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church
HAGAN, GEORGiA
Tuesday, May 30,1978
3:00 P.M.
MASONIC RiTES-MONDAY
HARPERS FUNERALHOME
MAY 29,1978-8:00 P.M.
REV. C. L. ANDERSON, PASTOR - OFFICIATING
BURIAL-CHURCH CEMETERY
HARPERS FUNERALHOME IN CHARGE OF
ARRANGEMENTS
OBITUARY
Robert Williams, the youngest son of the late Mr. Joe
Williams and Mrs. Lizzie Williams, was born in Tattnall
County, Georgia, March 15, 1911 and departed this life
Friday, May 26, 1978 at Evans Memorial Hospital, Claxton,
Georgia.
At an early age he joined the Hagan Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon under the
pastorage of Rev. J. P. Porter.
On July 14,1934 he was united in Holy Matrimony to the
former Miss Emma Williams. To this union five children
were born, of which one is deceased.
Deacon Williams lived an active and useful life. In
addition to being a Deacon of the Hagan Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church, he served as a Sunday School Teacher,
President of the Mutual Ushers Union and a member of St.
Joseph Lodge No. 76.
He was employed by the Evans County Board of
Education as a custodian for 30 years.
He leaves to mourn, a devoted wife, Mrs. Emma
Williams, Claxton, Ga.; two sons, Mr. Leandrus Williams,
Queens, N. Y. and Mr. Johnny Williams, Savannah, Ga.;
three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Winfree, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.,
Mrs. Geraldine Mincey, Glennville, Ga. and Miss Vivian
Williams, Claxton, Ga.; one brother, Mr. Willie Williams,
Glennville, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Johnson, Claxton,
Ga. and Mrs. Ella Tootle, Savannah, Ga.; three daughters-in-
law, Mrs. Louise Williams, Mrs. Doris Williams and Mrs.
Clara Williams; two sons-in-law, Mr. William Winfree and
Mr. Dorsey Mincey; seven sisters-in-law; 6 brothers-in-law;
13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces,
nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Servant of God well done;
Rest fron thy loved employ.
The battle is fought, the victry won.
Enter thy Masters joy.
ORDEROFSERVICES
Processional
Hymn .........................A Charge To Keep I Have
(Lined and Sung)
Scripture
Prayer
Selection......................................The Choir
Remarks (2 Minutes Please)............Dea. Johnny Small
Dea. St. Clair Miller, Chairman, Deacon Board
Selection......................................The Choir
Acknowledgements and Obituary.........Mrs. Vernella Welch
Eulogy................................Rev. C. L. Anderson
Benediction
Recessional
Burial
Church Cemetery
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Deacons of Hagan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
St. Josephs Lodge No. 76
FLORAL ATTENDANTS
Usherettes of Local Churches
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of Deacon Robert Williams 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.