Homegoing Services 
for 
Ethel James Jones 
Sunrise Sunset 
February 28, 1921 January 27, 2000 
Tuesday, February 1, 2000 
2:00p.m. 
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church 
Claxton, Georgia 
Reverend Horace Welch 
Officiating 
Obituary 
jCLthel James Jones was bom February 28, 
1931 to the late Ms. Ola Reynolds and the late 
Mr. Calvin Robbins, in Zeblon, Georgia. 
She became a member of Thomas Grove 
A.M.E. Church under the pastoral leadership of 
Reverend Rodney McIntyre. Never ashamed of 
the gospel, diligent in sharing the "Good News 
of God through song, it was befitting that she 
served as the president of the Thomas Grove . 
A.M.E. Church choir for several years until her 
health declined. Throughout the community, her 
church, family and friends, she enjoyed 
proclaiming-with wit-God's grace and 
thanksgiving. Her employment at WCLA radio 
station, Claxton, GA allowed her an avenue to 
share herself with the community. 
"Ms. Ethel" was preceded in death by a son, 
the late Mr. Claude Robbins, Sr. She made her 
transition from this earth to life eternal on 
Thursday, January 27, 2000 in her home in 
Claxton, GA.. 
She will continue to live through the lives of 
her survivors who will cherish her memory; 
daughter, Ms. Emily Scott, Brooklyn, NY; son, 
Mr. Lee Grant, Claxton, GA; grandchildren 
reared as her own; Mrs. Sylvia Boggs (Carlos); 
Miss April Grant, Miss Becky Love, Mr. Claude 
Robbins, Jr. (Louise), all of Claxton, GA; 
sisters: Mrs. Ann Williams (Roy), Swainsboro, 
GA; Ms. Marie Jenkins, Maywood, IL; brothers: 
Mr. Calvin Robbins, Jr., Augusta, GA; Mr. Billy 
Reynolds, Jacksonville, EL; Mr. James Otis 
Reynolds, Twin City, GA; Daughter-in-law: 
Mrs. Ernestine Robbins, Daisy, GA; fondly 
referred as her children: Mr. Chaz Names and 
Mr. Ernest "Bossman" Youmans, of Claxton, 
GA; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; 
a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. 
HOMEGOING SER VICES 
Prelude............... 
Processional 
Selection............. 
Presider ............. 
Call to Worship 
Invocation............ 
Selection............. 
Prayer................ 
Scriptures: 
Old Testament...... 
New Testament...... 
Solo ................. 
Reflections: 
Friend/Neighbor.... 
Church Member...... 
Obituary/Appreciations 
Solo.................. 
Eulogy................ 
Parting Glance........ 
Recessional 
........ Mrs. Rosetta Doe 
..................Choir 
....Rev. Donald Logan 
....Pastor Jamel Boggs 
..................Choir 
....Rev. L. Perry McNeal 
....Rev. Robert Edwards 
Evangelist L.W. Brewton 
......Mr. Stanley Dixon 
......Ms. Bessie Carter 
......Mr. Roger Lovette 
....Mrs. Emma J. Carr 
......i..Rev. John Byrd 
......Rev. FJorace Welch 
... Moody's Funeral Flome 
Interment 
Maggie Everett Cemetery 
Collins, GA 
The repast will be held in the Thomas Grove 
A.M.E. Church dinning hall immediately 
following the interment. 
The Bravest Battle 
The bravest battle that ever was fought! 
Shall I tell you where and when? 
On the maps of the world you will find 
it not; 
It was fought by the mothers of men. 
Not with a cannon or battle-shot, 
Not a sword or noble pen; 
Not with eloquent words or thought 
From mouths of wonderful men! 
But deep in a walled-up woman's heart- 
Of a woman that would not yield. 
But bravely, silently bore her part- - 
There is that battlefield! 
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No marching troops, no bold song. 
No banner to gleam and wave; 
But oh! these battles, they last so long- 
From babyhood to the grave. 
Yet, faithful still as a bridge of stars, 
She fghts in her walled-up town- 
Fights on and on in the endless wars. 
Then, silent, unseen, goes down. 
Oh, ye with banners and battle-shot. 
And soldiers to shout and praise! 
I tell you the kingliest victories fought 
Were fought in those silent ways. 
O spotless woman in a world of shame. 
With splendid and silent scorn. 
Go back to God as white as you came- 
The kingliest warrior born! 
-Joaquin Miller (revised) 
Pallbearers 
John Doe 
Robert Eason 
Joseph Holiday 
Ken Jackson 
Waynion Moody 
Gregory Stewart 
Pearlie Stewart 
Ernest Youmans 
Flower Bearers 
Friends of the Family 
Message of Appreciation 
One enters the World ALONE! 
One departs the World ALONE! 
Deanna Benjamin' 
Verdie Lee Boggs 
Sarah Fields 
Kutika Furman 
Wilene Hendrix 
Queen E. Lundy 
Jeraldine Moment 
Patricia Youmans 
Thank you! Due to your tireless efforts 
and God's grace we know we are 
not.............ALONE! 
The family of the late Ms. Ethel James 
Jones sincerely acknowledges each of 
you for your many acts of kindness 
during our time of bereavement. 
God Bless You! 
The Family 
Professional Services by 
Moody's Funeral Home 
201 Church Street 
Claxton, Georgia 
(912) 739-4932