Funeral program for Elder Joseph Lee (Joe) Green

Going Home Service
for
Elder Joseph Lee (Joe) Green
Saturday, April 6,1996
2:00 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, Ga.
Rev. Robert Griggs - Pastor
Bishop Bobby Welch, Officiating
Interment - Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Service Entrusted to
Harper's Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia
Obituary
Joseph Lee Green was bom January 14, 1928 in Chatam County,
Georgia to the union of Mr. Doc and Mrs. Essie Session Green. He joined
the Healing Temple Holiness Church in 1963 under the leadership of
Bishop P. J. Welch and served as a faithful and dedicated member until
beginning his radio broadcast in Metter and Glermville, GA on Sunday
mornings for numerous years. He worked aroimd and about Claxton
and surrounding counties for many years, and was employed at Georgia
Power Company for 20 years, where he worked faithfully. He was also
employed at Tippins Bank and Trust Company for 25 years.
He was united in holy matrimony to Dorothy M. Carter on September
15,1960. J
Joseph quietly slipped away on April 2, 1996 at his residence after?
short illness. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted
wife, Dorothy M. Green, two daughters, Gussie J. (Brenda) Murphy of
Fayetteville, N.C., Jeanette Holiday, Claxton, GA, one son-in-law, 1st Sgt.
James Umothy Murphy 1, six sisters-in-law, Emma J. Teachell, Alexandra,
VA, Audrey Warren, Cordia Carter, both of Claxton, Betty Wilkins,
Atlanta, GA, Liza B. Carter, Glermville, GA, Mary Earls, Alco, TN, three
brothers-in-law, Steve Carter, Jr., Glermville, GA, Julian Carter,
Statesboro, GA, Jeffrey Carter, Jersey City, NJ, three grandsons, Dante
Daquance Murphy, James Timothy Murphy, II, both of Fayetteville, N.C.,
Levi Hagan, Savannah, GA, three great grandchildren, and one foster
daughter, Catherine G. Holston, of Fayetteville, N.C., and a host of rela-
tives, family and friends.
When I must leave for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
and hug your sorrow to you through the years.
But start out bravely with a gallant smile
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same
Feed not your loneliness on empty days
But fill each waking hour in useful ways
Reach out your hands in comfort and in cheer
And I will comfort you and hold you near
And never, never be afraid to die
For I am waiting for you in the sky.
Order of Service
Processional...............................I'll Fly Away
Selection.........................................Choir
Scripture...........Old Testament - Elder Eddie J. Mincey
New Testament - Rev. Willie Jones
Prayer...............................Rev. Eugene Murphy
Solo..............................Sis. Joyce A. Fennell
Selection.........................................Choir
Remarks (3 minutes)...................Mr. Bobby Tippins
As a Neighbor.................Deacon Raymond Williams
As a Friend..........................Mr. Walter Holland
Solo.................................Sis. Bertha Murphy
Acknowledgement and Obituary.........Sis. Vemella Welch
Eulogy...............................Bishop Bobby Welch
Macon, GA
Parting Glance...................Harper's staff in charge
Recessional..................................Soft music
Active Pallbearers
Wesley Tippins
Dea. Raymond Williams
John Threatte
Steve Carter, Jr.
Min. James Howard
David Tippins
Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of the Church
Flower Bearers
Members & Friends of the Family
Acknowledgement
The Family of Joseph Lee Green thank our many family
members and friends for all the flowers, cards, phone
calls, and above all your prayers and thoughtfulness.
We are eternally grateful to you.
The Family