Funeral program for Deacon Arbertee Harris

REV. JAMES CANTY - PASTOR
REV. R. A. LAWRENCE - OFFICIATING
INTERMENT - HAGAN CEMETERY
Eulogistic Services
FOR
Deacon Arbertee Harris
FEBRUARY 25, 1923 JANUARY 17, 1988
First African M. Baptist
Church
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
Thursday, Jan. 21,1988
1:00 P. M.
OBITUARY
Mr. Arbertee Harris was born in Tattnail
County, Georgia on February 25, 1923 to the late
Mrs. Virginia, Brewton. He departed this life on
January 17,1988 at Evans Memorial Hospital after a
short illness.
On July 31, 1943, he was united in Holy
Matrimony to Lily Mae Graham. To this union five
children were born. Most of his early life was spent
in Tattnall County, Georgia. He served in the U. S.
Army for a number of years. He was a member of
Oak Grove Methodist Church, Manassas, Georgia,
before uniting with his family at First Africian
Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and
past Church treasurer. His many community service
involvements included the following; Master Mason
and past treasurer of St. Joseph Lodge #76, Member
of Ezra Consistory, #27, Savannah, Ga., Member of
Royal Arch, Chartered Member of the Gladiators,
Member of the Knights of Moses, Member of the
local NAACP.
He [eaves td mourn a loving wife, Mrs. Lily Mae
Harris; five daughters, Mrs. Harvesteen H. Tovain,
Brookeville, Md., Mrs. Arberdeen H. Gamble,
Philadelphia, Pa., Ms. Sylvia Harris and Ms. Eileen
Harris both of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Patricia
Jackson, Atlanta, Georgia; four sisters, Mrs. Eula
Mae Bryant, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Avannah Hall and
Mrs. Grace Glaude both of Boston, Mass., and Mrs.
Maurine Gamble of Philadelphia, Pa.; father-in-law,
Mr. Richard Graham, Sr.; two sons-in-law, Mr.
Bradford Tovain and Mr. R. C. Jackson; one
sister-in-law, Mrs. Mae Francis Russell; five
brothers-in-law, Mr. Henry Bryant, Mr. Walter
Gamble, Mr. Richard Graham, Jr., Mr. Samuel
Graham, Mr. Bascoe Glaude; ten grandchildren,
Tony, Kelvin, Crystal, Diane, Lynn, Merissa, Joy,
Lynn, R. C. and Nosta; one great-grandchild; one
adopted daughter, Mrs. Sandra Boggs; several
nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional
Presiding........................Rev. James Canty
Hymn...............What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Prayer
Scripture
Old Testament.............Rev. James Benjamin
New Testament...............Rev. J. C. Williams
Selection
Expressions..........
As We Knew Him
Deacon...........
Gladiator .......
Mason...........
......(2 Minutes Please)
____Dea. Willie Lee Hall
........Mr. C. L. Bailey
Bro. Sinclair Miller, WM
____Mrs. Queen Jackson
A Citizen............Mayor Perry Lee DeLoach
A Church Worker...........Dea. Freddie Geiger
As I Knew Him ............Dea. Thomas Hayes
Resolution.....................Mrs. Louise Littles
Acknowledgements............Mrs. Louise Wilkerson
Selection...................Just One More Time
Eulogy.........................Rev. R. A. Lawrence
Viewing
Benediction
Recessional
Masonic Rites at Graveside Burial
PEOPLE LIKED HIM
People liked him, not because
He was rich or known to fame;
He had never won applause
As a star in any game.
His was not a brilliant style,
His was not a forceful way.
But he had a gentle smile
And a kindly word to say.
Never arrogant or proud.
On he went with manner mild;
Never quarrelsome or loud,
Just as simple as a child;
Honest, patient, brave and true:
Tbus he lived from day to day.
Doing what he found to do
In a cheerful sort of way.
Wasnt one to boast of gold
Or belittle it with sneers,
Didnt change from hot to cold,
Kept his friends throughout the years.
Sort of man you like to meet
Any time or any place.
There was always something sweet
And refreshing in his face.
Sort of man youd like to be:
Balanced well and truly square;
Patient in adversity,
Generous when his skies were fair.
Never lied to friend or foe.
Never rash in word or deed.
Quick to come and slow to go
In a neighbors time of need.
Never rose to wealth or fame.
Simply lived, and simply died.
But the passing of his name
Left a sorrow, far and wide.
Not for glory hed attained.
Nor for what he had of pelf,
Were the friends that he had/ gained,
But for what he was himself.
Edgar A. Guest
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Dea. Robert Edwards Dea. Artis Mincey
Dea. Freddie Geiger Dea. Rooseveit Everett
Bro. Wiiiie Lee Haii Bro. Jessie Coiiins
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Deacons of the Locai Churches
St. Josephs Lodge No. 76
Giadiators
Royai Arch
FLORAL ATTENDANTS
Usherettes of Locai Churches
Giadiette
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep
sincerety the many acts of kindness expressed by
their many friends and relatives. May God bless and
keep you in His love and peace.
The Family of the late Arbertee Harris
Dinner Will Be Served In The Church Annex
A
Harpers Funeral Home Service
125 N. Broad Street
Harpers Funeral Home
125 N. Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia