Funeral program for Mr. John Uly Doe

Homegoing Celebration
for
Mr. lofin Illy Doe
January 1,1941-July 22, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
1:00 P.M.
Hagan Temple
Grace Deliverance Church
Hagan, Georgia
Pastor Frederick Denson, Officiating
Interment:
Eureka Cemetery
Obituary
On Januaiy 1, 1941 in Evans County, Georgia,
God bestowed upon Mr. Uly Doe and Mrs. Eleasor
Young Richard a loving son, Mr. John Uly Doe, Jr.
John attended Evans County High School in
Claxton, Georgia. Upon reaching adulthood, he Joined
the United States Army, and he served his country for
two years before being Honorably Discharged on Au-
gust 31, 1967. He resided for many years in Brooklyn,
New York, working for the New York City Transit Au-
thority. Upon retirement, John returned to live in
Claxton, Georgia. He was a member of The Church of
God in Claxton, where he served as a Deacon and
Brother in the church.
He leaves the following loved ones behind to
cherish many special memories; his wife, Mrs. Helen
Doe of Claxton, Georgia; nine children: Mrs. C5mthia
B5rrant (Harold), Mr. Leavon, Ms. Margaret, Mr. Kevin
Alfred, Mr. Lenny, Mr. Jonathan Orrie, Mr. Uly Lee, Ms.
Dominique, and Ms. Patricia Doe; six sisters and three
brothers: Mrs. Geneva Townsend of Philadelphia, Penn-
sylvania, Mr. Eugene Doe and Ms. Gail Doe, both of
Augusta, Georgia, Ms. Janet Best of Glennville, Geor-
gia, Ms. Faye Doe of Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Beatrice
Samuel and Mr. Daryl Richard, both of Brooklyn, New
York, Mrs. Gloria Wilkerson of Wynn Dance, New York,
and Mr. Glenn Doe of Augusta, Georgia; two aunts;
Mrs. Thelma Johnson of Glennville, Georgia and Mrs.
Evelyn Lanier of Sylvania, Georgia: fifteen grandchil-
dren, one great-grandchild, and a host of loving and
caring nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Psalm 27: 1-3
The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall 1
fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall
1 be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies amd
my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they
stumbled and fell. Though a host should encamp
against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should
rise against me, in this will I be confident
Order of Service
Processional
Selection.....................Athens Senior Choir
Solo.............................Bro. Daryl Futch
Scripture:
Old Testament - Pastor Frederick Denson
New Testament - Pastor Freddie Hodge
Prayer
Solo..............................Sis. Carol Doe
Obituary (Read Silently To Soft Music)
Acknowledgments................Sis. Errika Smalls
Reflections: (Two Minute Time Limit, Please)
As A Member..............Pastor T. Denson
As A Co-Worker........Bro. Leroy Matthews
As A Brother................Sis. Faye Doe
As A Friend...........Sis. Carol5ni Denson
Tribute.............Golden Girls and Guys
Solo.....................Bro. Leamon Byrd
Selection.................The Addison Brothers
Eulogy.................Pastor Frederick Denson
Viewing (Musical Selection by The Church of God)
Recessional
Interment:
Eureka Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
The family will receive friends and share repast
at the home of Mrs. Helen Doe, 2081 Level Road,
Claxton, Georgia.

To My Family
While Im gone, release me and let me go. I have
so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself
to me with your tears; but be happy that we had together
so many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love, so you can only guess,
how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for
all the love you each have shown. But now its my time
to travel alone.
So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by your trust in me and
trust in the Lord. Its only for a while that we must de-
part, so bless the memories within your heart.
I will not be far away, for life goes on. So if you
need me, call and I will come. Though you wont see
me or touch me. Ill be near. If you listen with your
heart, youll hear all my love around you, soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone.
Ill greet you all with a smile and say, Welcome Home!
Theres A Reason For Everything
Our Father knows whats best for us, so why
should we complain? We always want the sunshine,
but he knows there must be rain.
We love the sound of laughter and the merriment
of cheer. But our hearts would lose their tenderness
if we never shed a tear.
Our Father tests us often with suffering and sor-
row. He tests us not to punish us but to help us meet
tomorrow.' For growing trees are strengthened, when
we withstand the storm. God never hurts us needlessly,
and He never wastes our pain. For every loss He sends
to us is followed by rich gain.
And when we count the blessings that God has
so freely sent, we will find no cause for murmuring and
no time to lament. So whenever we are troubled, and
when everything goes wrong, it is just God working in us
to make our spirits strong!
Love Ya Daddy,
Peewee
Tributes
Oh I stand before you, ciylng my eyes out.
Saying Oh what a terrible thing!
Repeating Poor John, Poor John.
But, poor me, because hes in a better place
Im still here in this place.
He has moved on where 1 need to get.
Missing You Dearly, Your Lxjving Daughter,
Margaret (Mag) and Grands
P.S. You will forever be in our hearts.
A Father is not an ordinary man, and one thing
1 could say about my Dad is that he was no
ordinary man to any of his kids. He walked us
through from kids to adults. So one thing 1 can
truly say is Daddy taught us all to stand tall and
be strong, to depend on ourselves so that life will
take us through. The only thing all your kids
need to do is walk in your footsteps
and we will all be just fine, the way 1 know
you wanted us to be.
Love,
Your Son, Lenny
1 cried for five days,
1 shall weep no longer.
Because what you instilled in me.
Has made me stronger.
When 1 look in the mirror
All 1 see is you.
Love You Always Daddy,
Jonathan
II Timothy 4:6-7
For 1 am now ready to be offered, and the time of
departure is at hand. 1 have fought a good fight,
1 have finished my course, 1 have kept the faith.
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Mr. Roger Lovett Mr. Marvin Lovett
Mr. Gene Nash Mr. L.B. Futch
Mr. Jim Brown
Club Members of the Golden Girls and Guys
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Mr. Jonas Williams, Jr. Mr. Tony Furman
Mr. Joe Holliday Mr. Lamb Ellebee
Friends of the Family
FLORAL ATTENDANTS
Club Members of the Golden Girls and Guys
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The family would like to express their gratitude
and deep appreciation for the many kind and
gracious acts of love that have been shown to them
during this most difficult time. They pray that
God will continue to watch over and
bless each of you.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia
912-739-2658
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Yvonne Hodges
Manager
Percy Hodges Ylonne Hodges Jerry Gibson Alvin Hall
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