Funeral program for Mr. Claude "Dap" Robbins, Sr.

Homegoing Services
for
Mr. Claude ^^Dap Robbins Sr.
July 17, 1943 -October 19, 1998
Saturday, October 24, 1998
1 ;00pm
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church
Claxton, Georgia
Reverand Horace Welch
Officiating
Claude Dap Robbins Sr.
July 17,1943 - October 19,1998
Claude Robbins Sr. was born July 17, 1943 in Augusta,
GA to Ms. Ethel James. He went to his heavenly home on
October 19, 1998 while in Wilmington, NC. Reared in
Claxton, GA, he attended school in Evans County which he
held dear as the former Home of the Evans County
Longhorns.
He became a member of Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church
under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Rodney McIntyre, he
served on the steward board. Rendering his support
whenever needed his affiliation with New Bethel Baptist
Church of Manassas, GA received his services as deacon
and Sunday school superintendent.
A Vietnam Veteran he served in the United States Army
for several years and until his day of departure was
employed with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Sharing in the brotherhood of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge
#76 of Statesboro, GA he served as a 32nd degree mason
and member of Consistory #348 of Statesboro, GA.
He leaves to cherish in his memory a devoted wife, Mrs.
Ernestine Murphy Robbins, Daisy, GA; a loving mother,
Ms. Ethel James, Claxton, GA; children : Claude Robbins,
Jr.,(Louise)- Claxton, GA, Sylvia Boggs (Carlos)- Claxton,
GA, Cornelius Robbins,-Pembroke, GA, Tiana Robbins-
Claxton, GA, Mario Lanier-Tulsa, OK, Cecil Lundy-Et.
Leonardwood, MO, Walter Lundy-Claxton, GA, Crystal
Lundy-College Park, GA, Trade and Trashawn Brewton-
Daisy, GA; sister; Emily Scott-Brooklyn, NY; brother :Lee
Grant-Claxton, GA; Aunts: Ann Williams-Swainsboro,
GA & Marie Jenkins-Maywood, IL; uncles; James Otis
Reynolds-Swainsboro, GA, Billy Reynolds-Jacksonville,
EL, & Calvin Robbins-Augusta, GA. Eather and Mother
In-Law; Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Murphy; In-laws: James
Murphy (Gussie), Richard Ahlberg (Philistine), Beautine
Murphy and Celestine West all of Savannah, GA.
He was fondly referred to as PaPa by his grandchildren
Danielle, Symphony, Vernetra, Jeremy, Trajan and Jalah.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Homegoing Service
Prelude........................Mrs. Rosetta Doe
Processional
Presider................ Rev. Freddie Hodge
Call to Worship
Invocation..................Rev. Thomas Greene
Hymn.....................................Choir
Scripture
Old Testament.............Rev. Robert Edwards
New Testament.........Rev. Dr. Perry L. McNeal
Reflections:
Friend.......................Mr. Jesse Collins
New Bethel Baptist Church Affiliation:
Mr. Julian Wilkerson
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church Member:
Mr. George Grant
Solo........................Ms. Tomekia Mincey
Obituary/Acknowledgments.... Ms. Jeanette Lewis
Solo........................Ms. Margaret Wright
Masonic Resolution....St. Joseph Masonic Dodge #76
Prayer of Comfort..............Rev. C.L. Anderson
Eulogy.........................Rev. Horace Welch
Parting Glance..............Harpers Funeral Staffi
Recessional
Interment
Maggie Everette Cemetery
Collins, GA
Dinner will be served in the Thomas Grove A.M.E.
Church dinning hall immediately following
interment.
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When Im gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears.
Be thankful for our many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love, you can only guess.
How much you gave to me in happiness,
I thank you for the love you each have shown.
But now its time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
Its only for a time that we must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I wont be far away for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cant see or touch me. Ill be near
And if you listen with your heart, youll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone.
Ill greet you with a smile, and say WELCOME
HOME.
Honorary Pallbearers
Stewards and Deacons of
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church and
New Bethel Baptist Church
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Active Pallbearers
St. Joseph Masonic Lodge #76
Consistory #348
Burial Rites
St. Joseph Masonic Lodge #76
Flower Bearers
Eriends of the Eamilv
Message of Appreciation
The family of the late Mr. Claude
Robbins Sr. sincerely acknowledges
each of you for the many acts of
kindness and words of comfort during
our time of bereavement. Remember
God is always blessing each of you.
Thank You!
Professional vServiccs Entrusted to:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Mroad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658
(912) 739-2659
J.H. Nelson
Owncr/Manager
Rev. C.R. Irembel
Mortician/Manager