Funeral program for Authur Lindsay, Retired U.S. Army

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION
FOR
ARTHUR LINDSAY
1SG, Retired, U.S. Army
Sunrise
December 15, 1935
Sunset
April 23, 2001
Wednesday, May 2, 2001
11:30 AM
Greene Funeral Home INC.
814 Franklin Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
OBITUARY
Arthur Lindsay of Germantown . Maryland was born to Mr and Mrs
Lewis and Bessie Mae Lindsay in Claxton, Georgia on December 15,1
1935. He departed this life on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at the Walter Reed
Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Arthur was educated in the public schools of Evans County, Georgia.
He attended Claxton High School in Claxton, Georgia and later pursued his
educational goals and degrees in the United States Army.
First Sergeant Arthur Lindsay, retired. United States Army served his
country with valor and demonstrated selfless service for 20 years. He was
a decorated combat veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. His
dedication and proficiency as a soldier are demonstrated by his earning
the Combat Infantryman Badge (two awards) and the Army
Commendation Medal.
After retirement from active duty. Art worked for twenty years with the
civil service.
He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. He undoubtedly
fought a good fight, he kept the faith and he made peace with his Creator
and Lord.
Art Lindsays life and legacy will continue in the hearts and minds of
his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Philistine Lindsay; three
sons, Rodney Anthony Lindsay, Arthur Bernard Lindsay and John Ross
Lindsay; two daughter Rose Sherrie Davis and Natasha Love Anderson,
nine grandchildren, one cousin, Charles Milton of Claxton, Georgia and a
host of other loving relatives and friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
VIEWING.................................Greenes Directors
SCRIPTURE READING OLD TESTAMENT Pastor McCleary
NEW TESTAMENT
PRAYER
SOLO....................................Monterio L. Warren
READING OF OBITUARY..........................Art Lindsay
READING OF POEM..............................John Lindsay
REMARKS..................................Mr. Billie Johnson
SOLO....................................Monterio L. Warren
EULOGY.............................CH (MAJ) Anthony Lindsay
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
Committal and Interment Services:
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia
FOOTPRINTS
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the
Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets
of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in
the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set
of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in
his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. Lord, you said that once
I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during
the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont
understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.
The Lord replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was
then that I carried you.
, ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The family is sincerely grateful and appreciative for every act of kindness shown during
their bereavement. Every expression of sympathy has made their loss easier to bear.
May God bless and keep each of you in His care.
Please join the family for a repast immediately following the interment
The Sheraton National Hotel
Columbia Pike
Arlington, Virginia
Service of Comfort Provided By:
GREENE FUNERAL HOME INC.
814 Franklin Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 549-0089