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 Trofessionaf Services 'Entrusted to: 3Eary>ers JuneraCtHome 125 tNbrtfi EroadStreet CCuxton, QJA 30417 Tfume (912)739-2658 fax (912)739-2659 Mr. and Mrs. James Ef. Melson Eev. Craig 'R. frembCe Owners/Managers Mortician/Manager "IV/iere Synijiatfiy Is ExjmessedEfirough Sincere Service Printed by: R&S Professional Services Statesboro, GA