Funeral Services for Dea, Allen **Dollar Bill* McClennon Saturday, March 26, 2005 I 1:00 A.M. Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Claxton, Georgia Rev. L. Perry McNeal, Eulogist Interment: Historic Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery Claxton, Georgia Obituary His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:21 A TIME TO BE BORN: Mr. Allen McClennon (Dollar Bill), the son of the late Mr. John and Mrs. Amendar Wilkerson McClennon, was born in Daisy, Georgia on June 20, 1924. A TIME TO LIVE: Dollar Bill, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, received his education in the Evans County School System. He was a School Bus Driver for the Evans County School System and retired after 16-1/2 years. He was also a retired Farmer. A TIME TO WORSHIP: At an early age, he joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. As his faith grew stronger in the Lord, he was ordained as a Deacon and served faithfully for sixty-two years until his health failed. A TIME TO DIE: God made a decisive call to Dollar Bill on Friday, March 18,2005. He saw the need to grant His servant rest. God quickly and quietly beckoned His child home. A Precious One From Us Is Gone A Voice We Loved Is Still A Spot Is Now Vacant In Our Hearts That Can Never Be Filled Memories are left to live on in the hearts of: his sister, Mrs. Zonia Garrison of Claxton, Georgia; his brother, Mr. Clyde McClennon of Plainfield, New Jersey; two dedicated and devoted nephews: Mr. Johnny Lott of Atlanta, Georgia and Mr. Larry Garrison of Claxton, Georgia; and a host of loving and caring nieces, nephews, cousins, and the Historic Mt. Pleasant Church Family. Dont grieve for me For now 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, or to work. Tasks left undone must stay that way; Finally I found peace At the closing of the day Order of Service Processional Invocation.............................Rev. Johnny Levant Scripture..............................Rev. Archie Johnson Musical Selection...................................Choir Moments of Reflection; (Two Minute Time Limit, Please): As A Deacon.....................Dea. Booker T. Hagan As I Knew Him.......................Sis. Ester Griggs As I Knew Him.....................Rev. Martin Bacon As I Reflect Upon Him.............Bro. Vincent Davis Obituary (Read Silently To Soft Music) Resolution and Acknowledgments Solo....................................Sis. Clara Brewton Eulogy................................Rev. L. Perry McNeal Parting View Recessional Interment: Historic Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Claxton, Georgia The family will receive friends and share repast in the Fellowship Hall of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church immediately following committal services. Honorary Pallbearers Deacons of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Deacons of Jerusalem Baptist Church Active Pallbearers Mr. Vincent Davis Mr. Soloman Mainer Mr. Cornelius L. Garrison Mr. Johnny Lott Jr. Mr. Vincent Davis Mr. Jeffery Radney Mr. Soloman Mainer Mr. Marcus Radney Floral Attendants Mission Ministry of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Mission Ministry of Jerusalem Baptist Church Acknowledgments With open hearts we extend our sincere thanks to all who aided us during our bereavement. Your cards, letters, floral arrangements, phone calls, and all kind deeds are gratefully acknowledged. Gods bountiful blessing to each of you. '2cit j6U.r ho in The Family you- Professional Services Entrusted To: Harpers Funeral Home North Broad Street ^---- Claxton, Georgia 30417 ^ ^ 912-739-2658 Yvonne Hodges Manager Percy Hodges Mortician Ylonne Hodges Mortician Jerry Gibson Mortician Alvin Hall Mortician