Funeral program for Mr. Samuel Walker Bacon

Homegoing Services
FOR
Mr. Samuei Walker Bacon
Saturday, Jan. 21, 1989
2:00 P. M.
Heaiing Temple Holiness
Church
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
REV. R. L. WELCH - OFFICIATING
INTERMENT EUREKA CEMETERY
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME OF CLAXTON
IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
OBITUARY
Mr. Samuel Walker Bacon was born to the late Mr.
and Mrs. Willis Bacon, December 1,1923 in Evans Coun-
ty, Ga. He departed this life in Evans Memorial Hospital,
Claxton, Ga., January 16, 1989 at 4:00 A. M.
As a child, he joined the Eureka Methodist Church,
and kept his faith in God.
He enlisted in the United States Army for six years
and was a Veteran of the Korean War. During his enlist-
ment in the Army, he obtained the rank of Sgt. After receiv-
ing an Honorable Discharge from the Army, he returned
home and was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mamie Brown
on July 29, 1958. To this union, ten children were born.
Three of which proceeded him him death.
He leaves to mourn his death, a loving and devoted
wife, Mrs. Mamie Bacon, Mrs. Judy Ware of Giessen, Ger-
many, Ms. Philiacrecia Collars of Claxton, Ga., Miss
Samantha Bacon of Statesboro and Deloris Walden; three
sons, Mr. Raymond Charles Williams, Sr., and Mr. James
Ronald Bacon both of Claxton, Ga., and Mr. Carey Brian
Bacon of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Mr. Harkles Bacon
of Toledo, Ohio and Rembert Bacon of Cliffwood, N. J.;
two sisters, Ms. Oleria Williams of Glennville, Ga., and Mrs.
Elizabeth Husk of Collins, Ga.; seven grandchildren, two
sons-in-law, Sgt. Norman Ware of Giessen, Germany, and
Alfred Walden of Nevils; one brother-in-law, Mr. Wesley
Husk of Collins, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Shirley
Williams of Claxton, Ga., a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and numerous friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Presiding..........................Elder R. L. Welch
Processional...............................Soft Music
Hymn
Scripture.......................Elder Jesse Primous
Invocation......................Min. Charlester Lovett
Selection.......................................Choir
REMARKS
As I Knew Him................Elder Eddie Mincey, Sr.
As I Knew Him................Rev. James Benjamin
Solo...................................Grandson
Acknowledgement & Obituary. .Mrs. Mary Lee Harper
Solo............................Ms. Connie Baker
Eulogy..........................Elder R. L. Welch
Viewing of Remains.....Harpers Directors in Charge
Processional
FOOTPRINTS
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along
the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged
to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of this life flashed before him, he looked back
at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path
of his Ufe there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it
happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it.
LORD, you said that one I decided to follow you, youd walk with me
all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times
in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why
when I needed you most, you would leave me.
The LORD replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I
would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when
you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The family expresses sincere thanks to their many friends for the cards,
telegrams, flowers, and all other acts of kindness shown during our time
of bereavement. May God bless each of you is our prayer.
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Military Color Guard
FLORAL ATTENDANTS
Friends
TO THE FAMILY
We desire to express our appreciation of your confidence in us and
we sincerely hope that our service has been in every way satisfactory
and comforting to you.
Most Respectfully,
Harpers Funeral Home
Directors & Staff
(912) 739-2658