- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mr. James MacArthur Smith
- Date of Original:
- 2007-02-14
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Tattnall County, Reidsville, 32.08686, -82.1179
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mr. James MacArthur Smith. Date of funeral service: February 14, 2007. Location of funeral service: New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Reidsville, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: November 7, 1947. Death date: February 07, 2007.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-372
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-372
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- African American Funeral Programg Collection, Evans County African American Archive Museum, Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Holding Institution:
- Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Rights:
-
HOME GOING CELEBRATION
For The Life of
Mr. lames MacArthur Smith
(Machy Boy)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
1:00RM.
Daisy, Georgia
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Reidsville, Georgia
Rev. Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Presiding
Rev. Freddie Hodge, Eulogist
Interment; Green Cypress Church Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
Obituary
Mr. James MacArthur Smith was born in Evans County,
Georgia on November 7,1947 to Mrs. Trudie Mae Smith Malette,
who preceded him in death.
At an early age, James joined New Bethel Baptist Church in
Reidsville, Georgia. He was a member of the Evans County High
School Graduating Class 0/1967. After graduation, he moved to
New York, where he worked for the Washburn Wire Company.
Later, James returned home, and worked for the City ofClaxton.
He was also employed by Murray and Murray Construction Com-
pany. A few years later, James relocated to Eustis, Florida, and
worked for FedAudains Realty Company.
Mr. James MacArthur Smith departed this life on February
7, 2007 at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Flor-
ida after an accident. He leaves to cherish his memory: five sis-
ters: Marion McKinnon (Gene), Jeanette Lewis, and Bernistine
Wilkerson (Julian), all ofClaxton, Georgia, Annette Lash of
Hagan, Georgia, and Karen Geico of St. Auburns, New York; six
brothers: Floyd McFadden (Clover) ofWinterhaven, Florida, Rus-
sel McFadden and Gary McFadden, both of Eustis, Florida, Ken-
neth McFadden and Marvin McFadden, both ofClaxton, Georgia,
and Ricky McFadden (Annie) of Stark, Florida; two uncles: Ros-
coe Smith (Dorothy) ofBellville, Georgia, and Robert Smith of
Claxton, Georgia; one aunt. Rose Smith of Miami, Florida; several
special friends: Regina Poindexter and Ann Lawrence of Eustis,
Florida, and Leon and Emma Jean Carr ofClaxton, Georgia; and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Order of Service
Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Presiding
Processional
Hymn
Scripture
Old Testament
New Testament
Invocation.........................
Selection..........................
Reflections:
As I Knew Him and As A Friend.
Solo...............................
Obituary & Acknowledgment..........
Selection..........................
Eulogy.............................
Recessional
....Rev. Johnny Levant
.................Choir
Leon & Emma Jean Carr
........Min. John Byrd
...Harpers Funeral Home
.................Choir
....Rev. Freddie Hodge
Interment:
Green Cypress Church Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
Repast
The family will receive friends and share repast at
The Gladiators Club on Oxendine Drive in Claxton, Georgia
immediately following the interment.
After Glow
Id like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
Id like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
Id like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
Id like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
of happy memories
That I leave when life is done.
Honorary Pallbearers
Members of the Class of 1967
Pallbearers
Mr. Julian Wilkerson, Jr. Mr. Gene McKinnon, Jr.
Mr. Jonathan Wilkerson Mr. Darius Lewis
Mr. Kevin Ross Mr. Christopher Ross
Floral Attendants
Friends of the Family
Members of the Class of 1967
Acknowledgments
The family of James MacArthur Smith would like to
extend their appreciation to everyone for all acts of generosity
and sympathy that have been shown to them during this
most difficult time. There are no words sufficient to express
their gratitude and they pray that God will continue to watch
over and bless each of you.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia 30417
912-739-2658