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. m Author Unknown 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 ([iiejuuiU 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 Mortician Mortician Mortician Mortician