Funeral program for Thomas James Mercer (T.J.)

Home Going Services
for the late
Thomas James Mercer
(TJ.)
Arrival Departure
December 9,1920 May 3, 2000
Saturday, May 6, 2000
1:00 P.M.
Charlton Grove Baptist Church
COLLINS, GEORGIA
REV. DR. L. PERRY McNEAL,
INTERIM PASTOR, OFFICIATING
INTERMENT - CHARLTON GROVE CEMETERY
COLLINS, GEORGIA
SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO:
MOODYS FUNERAL HOME
201 CHURCH STREET
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 30417
PHONE: (912) 739-4932
FAX: (912) 739-0877
OBITUARY
God said you were getting weary,
So He did what He thought was best;
He came and stood beside you.
And whispered, Come and rest
You gave no one a last farewell.
Not even a good bye;
You were gone before we knew it.
And only God knows why.
T.J. Mercer departed this life on Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at
his home in Claxton, Georgia. He was bom December 9, 1920 to the
late Maggie and Hiriam Mercer in Candler County, Georgia. He was a
farmer for over 49 years.
At an early age he joined the Charlton Grove Missionary
Baptist Church. He was a member of the Home Burial Society, and he
served fatithfully until his death.
In 1940, he was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Corene
Everett in Tattnall County. To this union one child was bom.
He leaves to mourn his passing, a daughter, Irene Mercer
Hunter (Willie) of Claxton, Georgia; three sisters, Marie Holloway of
Cobbtown, Georgia, Elizabeth Harper, and Mattie Miles, both of
Chicago, II.; four sisters-in-law. Ruby Dell Baker, Robertha Byrd, both
of Claxton, Georgia; Maggie Brewton, Mt. Vernon, NY, and Sadie Ruth
Everett of Metter, Ga.; four brothers-in-law, Mackenzie Baker and
Ulyssess Bacon, both of Claxton, Georgia, J.D. Brewton, Richmond,
VA, and Chalres Horton, Metter, Ga.; two deceased siblings, four grand-
children, Harold (Benita) Mercer of Greensboro, NC, Yvette Hampton,
Tony (Rashawn) Mosley and Dorene Mosley all of Claxton, Georgia;
seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
other relatives and friends.
God Knew Our Greatest Need"
If our greatest need had been information
God would have sent us an education
If our greatest need had been technology
God would have sent us a scientist
If our greatest need had been money
God would have sent us an economist
If our greatest need had been pleasure
God would have sent us an entertainer
But our greatest need was forgiveness
So God sent us a SAVIOUR!
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional.........................Clergy & Family
Presiding.....................Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal
Hymn .............................................Choir
Scripture ........................Rev. Winfield Johnson
Old Testament
New Testament
Invocation
Solo
Poem
Remarks............................(3 Minutes Please)
As A Friend and Neighbor........Dea. Walter Holland
As A Church Member..............Dea. James Conyers
Acknowledgements & Obituary........Sis. Nita Bell Baker
Solo
Selection......................................Choir
Eulogy .....................Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal
A Parting Glance............Moodys Directors & Staff
Recessional
Interment..........................Churchs Cemetery
*** Repast ***
Family and friends will be received immediately for the commit-
tal at the home of Ms. Yvette Hampton, East Long Street,
(Waymon Moody Memorial Drive), Claxton, Georgia
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Reidell Ellis
William McCoy
Robert Horton
Charles Horton Jr.
Jerry Baker
Rany Houston
Earl Bacon
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Deacons of Charlton Grove Baptist Church
FLORAL ATTENDANTS
Ushers and Friends of the Family
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of the late Mr. T.J. Mercer wish-
es to thank our many relativs and friends for the
kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved
one. May God bless each of you is our prayer.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE FAMILY
On behalf of the Staff of Moodys Funeral
Home, we would like to offer our sympathy on your
loss. We want to thank you for entrusting to us the final
disposition of your loved one. We hope our services
has been a comfort to you, and if we helped to lighten
your burden, then our aim was accomplished. Thank
you.
The Family
The Management