Funeral program for Mr. Henry Ward Beecher Baker

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Saturday, February 4, 2006
2:00 RM.
Jerusalem Missionary
Baptist Church
Groveland, Georgia
Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Pastor
Interment:
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
Sunrise
12/20/23
Sunset
1/29/06
Obituary
God, our Heavenly Father who doeth all things well and maketh all
things work together for the good of those who love Him, called Mr.
Henry Ward Beacher Baker to His heavenly home on January 29,
2006.
Beacher was the oldest son of the late Mr. Randolph and Mrs. Sudie
Holland Baker. He was born in Daisy, Georgia on December 20,
1923. His parents stressed the value of education and working to
provide your own living.
Beacher became an active member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist
Church under the leadership of Pastor Nora Connor. On June 1,
1959 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to the former Mamie Futch.
To this union, one son was born.
He was a veteran of World War II. After his Honorable Discharge,
he returned to Manassas, Georgia and resided there for many,
many years. Beacher was a member of Saint Josephs Lodge #76
and a chartered member of the Gladiators.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Sudie Hol-
land Baker, and three brothers, Walter, James, and Levone.
His survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mamie Futch Baker of Claxton,
Georgia; one son, Mr. Endrei (Almarita) Baker of Claxton, Georgia;
one sister, Mrs. Beautine Baker Burns (Rev. Tellis Cornelius, Sr.) of
Plainfield, Illinois; one brother Mr. Mckinley (Ruby Dell Everett)
Baker of Claxton, Georgia; one grandson, Janelius Baker of Clax-
ton, Georgia; three sisters-in-law; Mrs. Nita Bell Baker of Claxton,
Georgia, Mrs. Robertha Baker of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Mrs.
Esther Futch Johnston of Greenville, Georgia; one brother-in-law,
Mr. Sylvester Futch, and a host of loving and caring nieces, neph-
ews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends and neighbors.
Order of Service
Moderator C. L. Anderson, Presiding
Prelude (Meditation)..............................Soft Music
Processional & Viewing.............Clergy, Masons, and Family
Selection.................Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Prayer of Consolation..............Minister Winfield Johnston
Words From The Holy Writ:
Old Testament...........................Rev. Lee Jones
New Testament..................Pastor Anthony Campbell
Solo.....................................Sis. Yvonne Hodges
Message To The Family................Rev. Tellius C. Bums, Sr.
Acknowledgment.............................Sis. Esther Griggs
Obituary (Read Silently To Soft Music)
Hymn......................Jemsalem Missionary Baptist Church
Words of Comfort.....................Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal
Recessional
Interment:
Jemsalem Baptist Church Cemetery
The family will receive friends and share repast immediately
following the interment in the Fellowship Hall of
Jemsalem Missionary Baptist Church.
Honorary Pallbearers
Saint Josephs Lodge No. 76
Gladiators
Active Pallbearers
Mr. Tellis Cornelius Bums, Jr. Mr. Cornelius Garrison
Mr. Jerry Baker Mr. Jimmie Baker
Dea. Barry Baker Mr. Randy Baker
Dea. Bennie Boggs Mr. Loring Bacon
Floral Attendants
Ushers and Friends of the Family
Acknowledgment
The family of the late Henry Ward Beacher Baker sincerely
appreciates your prayers, calls, cards, visits, flowers, and
other acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of
our loved one. Your prayers and the healing power of God
will sustain us.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Claxton, Georgia
912-739-2658
Ylonne Hodges
Mortician
Yvonne Hodges
Manager
Jerry Gibson
Mortician