- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Alonzo Lonzie Oglesby
- Date of Original:
- 2017-01-21
- 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 Alonzo Lonzie Oglesby. Date of funeral service: January 21, 2017. Location of funeral service: Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: August 31, 1938. Death date: January 13, 2017.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-583
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-583
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 6 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:
-
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Sunrise: August 31, 1938 Sunset January 13, 2017
Saturday January 21, 2017
1:00PM
Historic '^feasant ^'^ssionary Qhuvch
1268 Mt. Pleasant Road
ClaxtonGA 30417
Officiating / Eulogist
Rev. Earl L. Calloway - St. Stephens Missionary Baptist
Church - East Point GA
Moody Funeral Home
201 Church Street * Claxton GA 30417
Alonzo (Lonzie) Oglesby was bom to the late Douse &
Etta Oglesby in Claxton GA on August 31, 1938.
Known as (Lonzie & Lonzo) was a farmer for many
years. A man known as one who had nine lives. He
encountered many close calls during his life, but with the
grace of God he survived. A man who never complained
even after he became ill. He was a trooper to the end.
He could always bring you laughter when you talked
with him. He would pretend he knew what you were
talking about, even if he didnt. He created a dance called
the Lonzo, with his own special moves. He was a joy to
be with.
Lonzie lived with his Sister Bereatha for several years in
Savannah GA, prior to moving to Fort Lauderdale with
Sister Helen, who took care of him until his departure on
January 13*^.
He was proceeded in death by three brothers; Emitt, J.D.
(Claxton) and Rogers (Ft. Lauderdale), one sister:
Bereatha Calloway (Savannah).
He leaves to cherish his memories two sisters: Lola
Houser (George), Helen Holmes. Two Sisters-in-Law,
Viola and Grace, one Brother-in-law, Earnest Holmes. A
host of Nephews, Nieces and friends who will miss him
dearly.
The Lonzo dance will continue to be our dance, and will
always be done in memory of him.
Qvdzr Of Service
Processional
Presiding............Pastor Michael P. Dickerson
Prayer
Scriptures
Old Testament................Rev. Jerry Harden
New Testament...........Rev. Raymond Williams
Song Selection............Historic Mt. Pleasant
Missionary Baptist Church
Reflections: 2 Minutes Please
As A Niece.......................Froline Goree
As A Nephew..................Edward Oglesby
As A Great Nephew............Adolphus Oglesby
Selection.................Historic Mt. Pleasant
Missionary Baptist Church
Eulogy....................Rev. Earl L. Calloway
St. Stephens MBC
Recessional
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me
to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, 1 will fear no
evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup
runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord for ever
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^^qffbearcrs:
Charles Oglesby
Edward Oglesby
Adolphus Oglesby Sr.
Adolphus Oglesby Jr.
Lavon Oglesby
Gregory Holmes
interment
Hagan Chapel Cemetery
Claxton, GA
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Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
1268 Mt. Pleasant Road
Claxton, GA 30417
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The Family of Alonzo Oglesby wishes to acknowledge
with heartfelt appreciation your telephone calls, cards
comforting expressions of sympathy and all other acts of
kindness during our time of bereavement
The Family
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To;
Me White's Funeral Home
3501 W. Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
Moody Funeral Home
201 Church Street * Claxton, GA 30417