Sunrise Marcd 8, 1919 Tricfay, October 5, 2012 11:00 am St ue church T>aisy, (^eorgia (Rev. (Dr. C.L. (Anderson, (Eufogist (Rev. (Dr. Rlfysses (Mims, Jr., (Presiding Rev. Dr. Ulysses Mims, Jr., Presiding Rev. Dr. C.L. Anderson, Eulogist Processional Selection..................................St. Luke Baptist Church Invocation..............................Rev. Dr. Norman Edwards Scriptures: Old Testament......................Rev. Michael P. Dickerson New Testament..........................Rev. Donnell Benjamin Selection................................St. Luke Baptist Church As We Remember Him.......................(3 minutes each please) Rev. Tab Smith Mr. Jerome Woody Dea. Clarence Smith Hymn (A Charge To Keep)................Rev. Clarence T. Williams Obituary.............................Read Silently to Soft Music Solo.......................................Bro. Anthony Collins Acknowledgements Selection................................St. Luke Baptist Church Words of Comfort...........................Rev. Dr. C.L. Anderson Pinal Viewing Recessional Repast held at the St. Luke Baptist Church Dining Hall following burial services at the Historical Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. Deacon Kizer McNeal, of Daisy, Georgia, died Monday evening, October 1, 2012 in Valdosta, GA at the home of his daughter. Born in Evans County, Georgia, March 8, 1919, to the late Mamie McNeal Stephens and Mr. McKinley Henderson. He was 93 years of age and the oldest of three children. His mother, father and siblings, Carlyle and Carson, preceded him in death. He joined the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He served in the capacity of an usher, the Senior Usher President and Chairman of the Deacon Board. Deacon McNeal was a faithfiil and loyal member prior to moving to Valdosta, GA following the death of his wife Ann. He ofien returned home to Daisy to attend church services and to hear his pastor. Rev. C.L. Anderson, deliver the Word of God. Rev. Anderson and his wife Helen remained close friends with Deacon McNeal even afier he moved away. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Annie Leah Bacon on July 11, 1943. He was the father of seven children, Willie, Eloise, Brenda, Jerry, Casandra, Gcoby and Bonita. He and Ann also shared in the rearing of their niece, Etrenda Jones Banks, of Lanham, Maryland. Etrenda has encouraged her uncle with prayers and cards during the years and especially during his illness. His family ties included checking on relatives in Claxton, Daisy, Savannah, Atlanta, Decatur and even in Elorida. He had a special relationship with his cousin Varnadoe Brewton, her children and family. Whenever he came home his desire was to get to Varneys and to ride around with Ray in the area. In addition he was instrumental and directly involved in the rearing of his grandson K. Lamar (Bootsy) Barnes. Kizer, often referred to as Kite, was an outdoorsman and enjoyed bird and coon hunting. He planted gardens for the family, owned livestock such as hogs, cows, goats, horses and dogs. As a Cement Mason he started his own business, The McNeal Concrete Company and gave words of wisdom, in his own way, to his children and anyone else he believed needed guidance. He was proud of his family, friends and was known for being a strong and outspoken man in Evans County and beyond. He never forgot who he was or where he came ftom. He often commented about living to see the first black President of the United States while remembering that his grandfathers background was that of being a slave. Deacon McNeal leaves to emulate his life, his children, Willie Williams (Ann) of Savannah, GA, Eloise Woods of Opa Locka, EL, Brenda Carol Mims (Rev. Ulysses), Lillie Casandra Bivins (Victor) both of Valdosta, GA, Jerry Harden (Peggy) of Savannah, GA, Gcoby McNeal (Louise) in Decatur, GA and Bonita Mikel (Ronald) in Bellville, GA. Grand children, Lamar, Connie, Candy, Victor, Stacy, Maurice, Jerry, Jr., Jerrico, Shay la, Troy, Brittany, Jawaan, Althea, Kortni, and a host of great-grand children, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. He and the family would like to especially acknowledge Mrs. Arti B. Sloan, as a special companion for approximately 10 years. Her love, kindness and support will be forever remembered as well as that of her children. / read of a land more fair than this. Ids free from sin and shame. It is a land of perfect bliss. Where none are sick or lame. It is a land forever free From disappointment sad; Where all the saints in love agree In things that make them glad. It is a land where strife will end. Where greed and pride will cease. Where all will join in heart and hand. In universal peace. It is a land of true success. Where all are doing well. Where all rejoice and praise the Lord, Who saved their souls from hell. It is a land of no regrets That cast their shadows round. It is a bright and happy land. In which no clouds are found. The unkind word will never sting Within this land above. For all will speak like Christ their King, The King of peace and love. Here broken hearts will all be healed. And friends will part no more. Eternal joys are here revealed On those celestial shores. Through countless ages onward roll. Its pleasures never cease. Then let the Christ into your soul. And share His eternal peace. Deacons Ushers and Friends The family of Deacon Kizer McNeal wishes to thank their many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and all acts ofservices rendered during their hour of bereavement. A very special thanks to the Serenity Hospice staff, Nurses Lisa Mary and Ebony with CNAs Ms. Peggy and Lori, for their diligence and care of Deacon McNeal and his family over the past two weeks. May the Lord continue to bless and keep them is our prayer. Professional Services Entrusted To: Harpers Funeral Home Juanita B. Hodges Owner Percy Hodges Mortician Claxton, Georgia 912.739.2658 Ylonne Hodges Mortician Yvonne Hodges Manager Jerry Gibson Mortician