Funeral program for Freddie Lee Brinson

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Saturday, January 20, 2018
11:00 a.m.
Hagan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
103 Ponderosa Road, Hagan, GA 30429
Rev. Vivian Byrd, Officiating
Rev. Artis Carswell Sr., Presider
Interment: Hagan Cemetery
Hagan, GA
On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Freddie Lee Brinson, revered
family patriarch, was quietly called by God, who summoned him
to come unto him and rest. As the adored and respected
patriarch of a large, close family, he will be sorely missed, but he
will live on in the legacy of strong values and unconditional love
and support he personified.
Freddie was born on August 31,1937, to the late Maudie
(Mainer) and Ned Brinson, Sr., in Evans County, Georgia. He
attended the public schools of Evans County, where he excelled
as a student. He was the Valedictorian of Evans County High
School graduating class of 1957, where he received many
honors. During his entire high school career he received a grade
of 100/A in every class with the exception of one class where he
received a score of 98, thereby setting an academic record at
Evans County High School, that stood the test of time until the
school closed its doors in 1971. He was also member of the
Future Farmers of America. In 1957 he won the FFA state
championship and placed 3'^' in the National FFA championship.
He was also a member the 1957 runner-up state championship
high school football team of Evans County High School. He was
drafted into the Army, where he served his country for two years
and was honorably discharged. Freddie's tenacity and
dedication continued in his spiritual life as well. He joined Hagan
Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at a young age where he
served as a faithful steward and also held the position of
Chairman of the Financial Committee.
After completing his military service he returned home where
he had a long, successful career working for Claxton Wholesale
as a driver; a technician at Union Camp (International
Paper) for over ten years and as a construction worker until
his health declined. Freddie was a man of strong faith and
attended church every Sunday, his health permitting. He
was the type of man who never met a stranger.
He was very knowledgeable and could talk to anyone and
everyone about any topic. He had a great sense of humor
and was known for a good joke; loved his sports and never
went anywhere without his cap.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ned Brinson
Jr., Ed (Booster) Brinson, Robert (Bob) Brinson and three
sisters; Ida Mae Moody, Nola Mae Smith and Sylvia (Lena)
Brinson-Roberson.
Cherishing his memory are his daughters: Mary Esther
Keeby of Claxton, GA, Annette McCoy (Billie) and Donna
(Jerrelle) Patrick of Savannah, GA; sons Michael Branch
(Monica) of Statesboro, GA and Rafaki Gardner of Atlanta,
GA, two sisters, Emma Davis (Andrew) of Miami, FL, Sadie
Brooks (Bobby) of Atlanta, GA. A host of grandchildren,
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Special friend Ms. Rosetta Burroughs.
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Processional......................................Soft Music
Presiding..............................Rev. Artis Carswell Sr.
Selection
Scripture
Old Testament..,
New Testament,
Invocation.............
..Pastor Harry Conyers
....Min. Adrienne Ricks
Rev. Dr. C.L. Anderson
Solo............................................Chauncy Williams
Reflection......................................Limit 2 minutes
As a Trustee....................Johnny Williams
As a Neighbor...................Louise Wilkerson
As a Friend........................Maurice Baker
Words of Tribute...............Nephews/Grand Nephews
US Navy, Retired........................Lt. Melvin Moody
BHS Interim Football Head Coach.........Tamario Mincey
Church Resolution/Acknowledgments.......Sis. Diane Holland
Obituary...................................Read Silently
Solo Last Mile of the Way.......................Chauncy Williams
Message of Comfort......................Rev. Vivian Byrd
Final Glance
Recessional
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little - but not for long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss me, but let me go.
For this journey that we all must take
And each must go alone;
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
- Edgar Albert Guest
Eric Calhoun
MaDarrus Grant
Harvey L. Moody Jr.
Dale Branch
Miguel Branch
Joseph Holiday
Hagan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Friends
Nieces, Nephews and Friends
In appreciation: The family of the late Freddie Lee Brinson
wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to each and every
one of you for your support, acts of kindness, flowers, cards and
calls and visits. Your gentile sympathy will be remembered with
great affection. It is our heartfelt prayer that, "May the Lord's
blessings shine upon you all."
Evans Community Center
Professional Services Entrusted to:
Moody's Funeral Home
201 Church Street
Claxton, Georgia
(912) 739-4932
Owner Waymon M( ansger Greg Stewart
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