Funeral program for Mr. Leon Boggs

Celebration of Life
Home Going Services
For
Mr. Leon Boggs
"Received Heaven*s Stamp of Approval
July 8, 1997
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Saturday
July 12, 1997
2:00 p.m.
Dr. Perry L. McNeal
Professional Services
Entrusted to:
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
CLAXTON, GA
(912) 739-2658
OBITUARy
Mr. Leon Boggs was bom Febmary 12,1918
to the late Marshall and Susanne Douglass Boggs
in Hinesville, Ga. (Liberty County). At an early age
he joined Jemsalem Baptist Church in Groveland,
Ga. He served faithfully and was made a deacon.
In 1940 he married Miss Irene Porter and to
this union four children were bom. In 1941 Mr.
Boggs was inducted into the United States Army
rendering four years service. Mr. Boggs was later
employed in civil service at Ft. Stewart in
Hinesville, Ga. and retired in 1972. During his
retirement he enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Before departing this life on Tuesday, July 8,
1997, Mr. Boggs drew closer to the Lord receiving
salvation being filled with Gods Holy Spirit.
He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted
wife, Mrs. Irene Porter Boggs, two daughters, Mrs.
Genoria Boggs Collins, Claxton, Ga. and Mrs.
Gloria Boggs Knight of Atlanta, Ga., a son Mr.
Bennie Boggs, Claxton, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Jinks, Savannah, Ga, Mrs. Claudia Williams,
Mrs. Dorothy Harris, Mrs. Luvertia Morris of
Miami, Fla.; a brother Mr. Paul Boggs, Savannah,
Ga.; one uncle, Mr. Homer Douglas, Washington,
D.C.; two sons-in-law, Mr. Fredderick Collins and
Mr. Tommy L. Knight; four sisters-in-law and three
brothers-in-law; thirteen grandchildren and nine
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives
share loving memories.
ORDER OF SERUICE
Processional
Final Viewing
Invocation
Scripture.........................Old Testament
Elder John Byrd
Selection.................................Choir
Scripture.........................New Testament
Bishop James C. Hagan
Solo......................Pastor Jeremell Boggs
Grandson
Introspectives ............Limited to 3 Minutes
As I knew Him.....................Eziekel Baker
As A Neighbor..............Rev. Eugene Murphy
As A Christian...........Pastor Jeremell Boggs
Selection.................................Choir
Obituary &
Acknowledgements
Selection...........
Eulogy..............
Recessional
Interment...........
,...Sis. Nita Bell Baker
...............Choir
..Dr. L. Perry McNeal
.Jerusalem Cemetery
A Special Bouquet
The angel was arranging The Lords Upper Room
In the window of heaven where pretty flowers bloom.
The angel said, Lord, better take heed.
In this vacant spot, another flower we need.
The Lord looked over and said right away.
Go down to earth and get a flower from my bouquet.
Then the Lord turned around, he said, I have all power.
Ill send my strength to those dear broken flowers.
My spirit shall call then, as they honor me.
Then come glad morning, blossoms theyll see.
And as time goes on, their sorrows will grow dimmer.
Deep wounds will heal and their flower theyll remember.
They know the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
And the Lord needed this flower for his special bouquet.
In Loving Memory
Mr, Leon Boggs
PALLBEARERS
Grandsons
HONORARy PALLBEARERS
Deacons of Jerusalem Baptist Church
FLORAL BEARERS
Nieces and Friends
The family of the late Mr. Leon Boggs wish-
es to thank all of their friends and neighbors for
all acts of kindness shown during their bereave-
ment. Gods blessing to you all.
The Boggs Family
Dinner will be served in the church dining
room immediately following interment