Funeral program for Reverend James Benjamin, Sr.

Saturday, Februaiy 1,2003
1:00P.M.
St. )ohn Missionaiy Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Reverend Stanford Anderson, Eulogist
Reverend Dr. L. Periy McNeal, Presiding
Interment: Historic Mt. Pleasant Cemeteiy
Claxton, Georgia

Reverend james Benjamin was born on june 13, 1924 to the late Mr. Leo and Mrs. Cordia
Benjamin in Claxton, Georgia. Reverend Benjamin succumbed to his illness and entered into
Everlasting Rest on Saturday, januaiy 25, 2003.
He was a faithful member of St. john Missionaiy Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon
in 1958. He later answered a higher calling and was ordained into the Baptist Ministry. He served as
Youth Pastor, and following this term of service, he became the Associate Pastor of St. john Mission-
ay Baptist Church. For many years. Reverend Benjamin served as Pastor of Gethsemane Baptist
Church in Guyton, Georgia. He was a 35 +year Gold Card Member of the St. josephs Mason Lodge
#76, where he held the office of Chaplain.
Reverend Benjamin was joined in Hojy Matrimony to juanita {ones on September 6, 1947 and
to this union eleven children were born. His wife, along with one son (Stevenson), preceded him in
death.
He leaves the following loved ones behind to treasure his life and his love: four loving daugh-
ters: Mrs. jackie Benjamin of Claxton, Georgia, Mrs. Catherine Grant of Woodbine, Georgia, Mrs.
Carol B. Parker of Hampton, Georgia, and Mrs. juanita Cordia B. Parker of Albany, Georgia; six be-
loved sons: Mr. james Benjamin, jr. of Orlando, Florida, Mr. johnny L. Benjamin of Collins, Georgia,
Mr. Robert Benjamin of Claxton, Georgia, Deacon Barto Benjamin of Hinesville, Georgia, Mr. Lariy
Benjamin of Leland, North Carolina, and Mr. Gregoy Benjamin of Stockbridge, Georgia; four daugh-
ters-in-law: Mrs. Marilyn Benjamin of Orlando, Florida, Mrs. Barbara Ann Benjamin of Collins, Geor-
gia, Mrs. Brenda Benjamin of Hagan, Georgia, and Mrs. Lisa Miles Benjamin of Stockbridge, Georgia;
two sons-in-law: Mr. Hillard A. Parker of Hampton, Georgia and Mr. Raford B. Parker of Albany,
Georgia; one caring sister, Mrs. Hazel Benjamin of Claxton, Georgia; four sisters-in-law: Mrs. Luretha
Tillman and Mrs. Nita Bell Baker, both of Claxton, Georgia, Mrs. Thelma jones of Dublin, Georgia,
and Mrs. Wilma jones of Collins, Georgia; two brothers-in-law: Rev. Lloyd B. jones of Dublin, Georgia
and Rev. Lee jones of Collins, Georgia; twenty-seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
'e^mee
Rev. Dr. L. Periy McNeal, Presiding
Processional
Selection..................................................................................Choir
Scriptural Reading
Old Testament.........................................................Rev. Claude Woods
New Testament.........................................................Rev. Martin Bacon
Invocation.....................................................................Rev. C.L Anderson
Solo.......................................................................Rev. Richard Hunt, )r.
Resolutions:
St. John Baptist Church........................................Sis. Gwendolyn Strickland
Wheeler Street Church of God......................................Sis. Mamie Lee Moore
St. Josephs Lodge #76.................................................Bro. Harold Jones
Remarks:
From A Church Member and Friend.......................................Dea. Ceasar Banks
From The Family.......................................................Sis. Luretha Tillman
Acknowledgments
Obituaiy
Eulogy. ...................................................................Rev. Stanford Anderson
Recessional
Interment
The family of the late Reverend James Benjamin, Sr. acknowledge with grateful appreciation the com-
forting and tangible expressions of s^mpatfiy and concern extended to them during the illness and
passing of their loved one. The warmth of_your expressions and evidence ofyour love and support
were not only a blessing, but also a source inspiration during this time of bereavement. It is the familys
prayer that God will return to you, in full measure, the comfort and the care that you have given them.
May God Bless You.
Deacons and Members of St. )ohn Baptist Church
Deacons and Members of Gethsemane Baptist Church
St. loseph Lodge #76
Mr. Darvin Benjamin Mr. Anthony Benjamin
Mr. Bariy Baker Mr. Roy Benjamin
Mr. Bobby Jones Mr. Shonta Smith
Mr. Wayne Tillman
Nieces and Friends
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free; Im following the path God laid for me.
Tasb left undone must stay that way, Ive found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with memories and 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 upyour heart and share with me; God wanted me now. He set me free.
Lovingjy Submitted By:
Your Children
Harpers Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia; (912) 739-2658
Mr. and Mrs. lames H. Nelson
Owners/Managers
Mr. Alvin V. HallA-icensed Funeral Director In Charge
Rev. Craig R. Tremble/Mr. Percy Hodges. Licensed Funeral Directors
I took his hand when 1 heard him call, I turned my back and left it ^1.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or play.'