Funeral program for Brother Maurice Fields

Home Going Service
for the late
Brother Maurice Fields
June 10,1943 January 20,2007
Sunday, January 28,2007
2:00 p.m.
United House of Prayer for All People
Bellville, Georgia
Elder L.E. Freeman, Pastor (Officiating)
Apostle F.E. Brown, Eulogist
Interment-Hagan Cemetery
Hagan, Georgia
Obituary
Brother Maurice Fields was bom June 10, 1943, in Evans County, GA. He was
the son of the late Berether Mills Mincey and the late Herbert Mincey. Maurice
departed this life in Roxbury, MA on January 20,2007 after a short ilbess.
Maurice attended the public schools of Evans County. At an early age, Maurice
joined the United House of Prayer in Bellville, GA where he served faithfully under
the leadership of Bishop C.M. Grace as a Grace Soldier and he also was a lead singer
with the House of Prayer quartet group. The Holy Aires. Maurice moved to
Washington, D.C. where he was joined in holy matrimony to the late Esther Fields
and to this union three children were bom. Later, Maurice moved to Roxbury, MA
where he continued his work for the Lord as a lead singer with Bill Love and The
Gospel Trath.
His son, Maurice, Jr. and two sisters. Hazel Joiner and Beulah Adams preceded
him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory: four daughter, Yvonne Woods
(Stephanos) of Pineland, S.C., Shadatrice Fields and Pamela Fields, both of
Baltimore, MD. and Veronica Whycoff of Silver Springs, MD; three adopted sons,
Qwamane Williams, Carmon Williams and Cleveland Williams all of Roxbury, MA;
four sisters, Sarah Hunt (Richard, Sr.) of Macon GA., Vennice Edwards (Elder Earl)
of Savannah, GA., Linda Butler of Bellville, GA and Renee Johnson (Terry) of
Salisbury, N.C.; four brothers, Herbert Mincey (Patty) of Statesboro, GA, Kelly
Mincey of Rincon, GA, Theron Mincey of Portsmouth, VA and Norris Mincey
(Jacqueline) of Claxton, GA; one sister-in-law, Theresa Mincey of Hagan, GA; one
brother-in-law, Earl Joiner of Metter, GA; seven grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; a special uncle, Flutcher Lee Mills of Bellville, GA; three special
aunts Cora Mikell and Mae Rether Thompkins both of Bellville, GA; and Wilease
Mills of Claxton, GA; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins including a special
cousin who was a constant friend, Wilson Thompson.
To The Family
Im Free
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free; Im following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call; I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day; to laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks 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 up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now, HE SET ME FREE.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional.........
Presiding............
Scripture............
Prayer...............
Mistress of Ceremony,
Solo.................
Madison Young Adult Choir
........Elder L.E. Freeman
........Elder Earl Edwards
........Elder L.E. Freeman
.....Saint Theresa Mincey
.....Brother Theron Mincey
Portsmouth, Virginia
Remarks..........
Remarks..........
Solo.............
Remarks..........
Poem.............
Selection........
Acknowledgements
Solo.............
Eulogy...........
Selection........
Recessional
.(Family Members)............Brother Wilson Thompson
Newark, New Jersey
.(Childhood Friend)...........Deacon Harold Jones
............................Brother Herbert Mincey
..(Childhood Neighbor)..........Saint Mae Etta Smith
... (Granddaughter)...............Shalondra Smith
.........................Madison Sons of Harmony
............................ Saint Theresa Mincey
....(Nephew)........Reverend Richard M. Hunt, Jr.
..............................Apostle F.E. Brown
Pastor, United House of Prayer, Jacksonville, FL.
.........................Madison Sons of Harmony
Active Pallbearers
Brothers-in-law and Nephews
Floral Attendants
United House of Prayer Ushers
And
Friends of the Family
Words of Appreciation
We would like to thank our many family and
friends for your prayers, flowers, cards, other acts of kindness
and moral support during the home going of our brother,
Maurice. A special thank you to our cousin, Wilson
Thompson, for his loyal friendship to Maurice down through
the years and especially during his illness.
A God bless you to Quinette Little and Luretha
Williams who were supportive caregivers in Roxbury,
Massachusetts. We would also like to thank the Hospice
nursed for the exceptional care given to Maurice during his
last hours.
May God richly bless each of you is our prayer.
Services Entrusted to;
Whitaker Funeral Home
Metter, Georgia
Business (912)685-5158