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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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