- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Deacon William Henry Bacon
- Date of Original:
- 2008-02-17
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Claxton--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Claxton, 32.16158, -81.904
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Deacon William Henry Bacon. Date of funeral service: February 17, 2008. Location of funeral service: Green Cypress Missionary Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: September 20, 1942. Death date: February 14, 2008.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-391
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-391
- 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:
-
eJiAXwe,
Deacon William Henry Bacon
Sunday, February 17, 2008
1:00 P.M.
GREEN CYPRESS MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Claxton, GA
Bishop A.C, Pierce,
Pastor
Deacon William Henry Bacon was born on September 20, 1942. He departed this
life on February 14, 2008 at Evans Memorial Hospital. Deacon Bacon was born to
the late Mr. William and Mrs. Annie Lee Bacon. This union produced four children,
of which William was the first born.
William was a member of the 1961 graduating class of Tattnall County Industrial
High School. After graduation from high school, William enrolled in Savannah
Technical School and obtained a degree in brick masonry. William was an avid read-
er and a man of great integrity and wisdom.
At an early age, William joined Green Cypress Missionary Baptist Church where
he worshipped regularly until he moved away to attend school and later seek employ-
ment. After he moved to Decatur, Georgia, he became a member of Mt. Gerizim
Church of God and Holiness where he served faithfully as a deacon until he moved
back home and rejoined Green Cypress.
Deacon William Bacon leaves to mourn his death, a loving and devoted family:
one son, Mr. Dwight Bacon, Claxton, Georgia; two sisters: Ms. Minnie Lee Roberts,
New York and Ms. Glenda Cooley, Claxton, Georgia; two brothers; Mr. John
Winton Bacon (Elaine) and Mr. Eugene Bacon, both of Claxton, Georgia. He also
leaves to mourn one grandson, Mr. Rodrekis Brown of Statesboro, Georgia.
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Dont grieve for me, for now Im free
Im following the path God has laid, you see.
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, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fdl it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh 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, I 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 peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Presiding.....................................Rev. John Youman
Processional
A Passing Glance.................................Harpers Funeral Home
Scripture....................................Elder Amos L. Smith,
Pastor, Mt. Gerizim Ghurch of God Holiness
Decatur, Georgia
Prayer........................................Bishop A.C. Pierce
Solo.......................................Dea. Bobby Tompkins
Reflections 3 minutes please
Elder Amos L. Smith
Deacons of Mt. Gerizim
Acknowledgements.................................Harpers funeral Home
Obituary...............................Read silently to soft music
Eulogy........................................Bishop A.C. Pierce
Recessional
Interment:
Green Cypress Missionary Baptist
Church Cemetery
^Qba- noi mij^Aane, andiueejj
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
1 am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
1 am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)
Alex Love
Raenard Bacon
Larry Kennedy
Bonnie Berry
Johnny Williams
Jeremy Williams
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Friends of the Family
We would like to take this time to thank everyone
for all acts of kindness and generosity that have been
shown to us during this most difficult time. There are no
words sufficient to express our sincere gratitude and we
pray that God will watch over and bless you all.
The family of William Bacon
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Yvonne Hodges
Manager
Percy Hodges Ylonne Hodges Jerry Gibson Alvin Hall
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