Funeral program for Mr. Rufus Sylvester Lovett, Sr.

Bomcgning Olclcbration
Mt. iUifitfi ^^lucater Slouctt, ^r.
Saturday, March 3, 2001
11:00 A.M.
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church
109 North Grady Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
Rev. Delmus Mosley, Officiating
Professional Services Entrusted to:
Harper s Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia
Farewell
Farewell, my dear ones, dont weep
For I am at peace now, just asleep.
Farewell my children, Fm not alone
The Mighty Maker has led me safely home.
Just think back over the many years
How sometimes we seem so strong, holding back tears.
Yet somehow God always made a way
And I thanked him every night for another day.
Be strong my loved ones, strong in heart
The blood ties no one can ever part
And if somewhere I made a mistake
As you live many you will make.
Farewell, everyone, Fve been called away.
Walk with God, trust in him everyday.
Your Daughters
You Have Touched So Many Hearts
You have touched so many hearts
With all the love you ve shown.
You have shared your inner strength
Through the seeds of love you ve sown.
You seem to warm so many hearts
By just the way you smile.
And those who know you all agree
You go the extra mile.
We re so thankful to the Lord
Because we know it s true
That He could trust your willing heart
To do what He would do.
Your Sisters
Obituary
Mr. Rufus Sylvester Lovett, Sr., better known as R. S. Lovett was bom
Mareh 6, 1926 to the late Hazard and Lucinder Lovett along with five sisters,
two which preceded him in death; Retha Stokes and Ethel Mae Doe. He gave
his life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. He later moved to
Claxton, Georgia in 1957. He moved his membership to Thomas Grove A.M.
E. Church where he served faithfully as a member. He was united in holy
matrimony to Emma D. Howard, and out of this union ten children were bom,
Harold Lovett preceded him in death. He worked as a Logger for thirty five
years before retiring. He later opened a business, Lovetts Trailer Park on
North Broad Street where he resided as well. Mr. Rufus Sylvester Lovett, Sr.
departed this life on Febmary 22, 2001 at East Regional Medical Hospital in
Statesboro, Georgia.
He leaves to cherish; his former wife, Emma D. Lovett of Jacksonville, FL.
He leaves his legacy; four sons, Rufus Sylvester Lovett, Jr. of Claxton, GA,
Roger (Brenda) Lovett of Hagan, GA, Rev. Charles (Shelby) Lovett of
Claxton, GA, Marvin (Gloria) Lovett of Claxton, GA; six daughters, Gloria
(Nathaniel) Guyton of Orlando, FL, Julia (James) Alston of Hendersonville,
NC, Marie (Anthony) Nelson of Jacksonville, FL, Veronica (Miller) Strickland
of Orlando, FL, Olivia Lovett of Jacksonville, FL, Annie Nell (Charlie)
Holmes of Claxton, GA; one stepdaughter, Melanie Freeman of Valdosta, GA.
To be sadly missed by; three sisters, Alberta Doe, Claxton, GA, Mae Jetta
(Rev. Gordon) Gordon, Glennville, GA, Karie Kimble, Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
grandchildren, Michael Byrd, Keewanda Smith, Lisa Dums, Antwan
McBride, Rodney Lovett, Lisa Farmer, Darrous Richardson, Michele
Strickland, Charles Lovett, Jr., Roger Lovett, Jr., Venessa Brewton, Starshiema
Lovett, Durin Q. Wallace, Stephanie Barnes, Adam Holmes, Michele Holmes,
Charlie Holmes, Jr., Ravonda Alston, Ranesha Lovett, Chambrel Lovett,
Karratha Finley, Toniesha Taylor, Justin Hagan, Lori Sue, Danny, Katina,
Vicky Jenkins, Kelton, Lauryn, Veranda, Amanda, Sheila Faye, 48 great-
grands and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and fi^iends.
Order of Service
Psalm 27
A Psalm of David
1. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
2. When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they
stumbled and fell.
3. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise
against me, in this will I be confident.
4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the
Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to Enquirer in his temple.
5. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall
he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I of-
fer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
7. Hear, O Lord, When I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8. When thou saidst, seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee. Thy face. Lord, Will I seek.
9. Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave
me not, neither me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10. When my father and my mother foresake me, then the Lord will take me up.
11. Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me,
and such as breathe out cruelty.
13. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
14. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the
Lord.
Order of Service
Processional
Musician............................Rev. Clarence Williams
Presiding.............................Rev. Delmus Mosley
Solo.....................................Mrs. Lisa Farmer
Old Testament.........................Pastor Barnard Ivey
New Testament.......................Pastor Robert Edwards
Prayer of Comfort.....................Elder Tommy Burney
Duet....................................Sis. Julia Alston
Sis. Nickenzie Wallace
Tribute..........................Evangelist Shelby Lovett
Solo..................................Mr. Rayfield Grant
Remarks (Limited 2 minutes per person please)
Solo..................................Mr. Curtis Addison
Obituary (Read Silently).......................Soft Music
Acknowledgements......................Mrs. Brenda Lovett
Eulogy...............................Pastor Delmus Mosley
Thomas Grove AME Church
Final Viewing..................Harpers Funeral Home Staff
Songs during viewing.............................Ulyesses Gordon
Elizabeth Addison
Recessional
Interment
Eureka Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
Order of Service
FMFREE
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free
Im following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void.
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full. Ive savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Dont lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God Wanted Me Now
He Set Me Free.
Your Sons
l^uUbtuntB
James H. Alston Nathaniel Guyton
Miller Strickland Kareem Brewton
John Doe Richard Dunson
Acttue mllbmtttjsi
Rodney V. Lovett
Darrous Richerson
Antwan McBride
Danny Johnson
Charles Lovett, Jr.
Roger Lovett, Jr.
Durwin O. Wallace, II
Michael Byrd
AttenhantH
Vickey L. Jenkins
Lisa Dums
Venessa Brewton
Michelle Strickland
Venessa Strowbridge
Nickengie A. Wallace
Stephanie Barnes
Starsheisma Lovett
Coretha Finley
Keewanda Smith
Acknamkigemcnt
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say;
Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day;
Whatever you did to console our hearts.
We thank you so whatever the part.
The Family
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