Celebrating the Life of 
Richard Small 
January 30,1949- October 20, 2021 
Saturday October 30, 2021- 11am 
Evans County Community Center 
720 Church St. 
Claxton Georgia 30417 
Elder Lamar Palmer, Presider 
Apostle, Dr. James Brewton, Eulogist 
Forever In My Heart 
The moment that you left me; my 
heart was split in two; one side filled 
with memories; the other side died 
with you. I often lay awake at night 
when the world is fast asleep; and 
take a walk down memory lane with 
tears upon my cheek. Remembering 
you is easy, I do it everyday; but 
missing you is a heartache that never 
goes away. I hold you tightly within 
my heart and there you will remain; 
you see life has gone on without you 
but will never be the same. 
Order of Service 
Elder Lamar Palmer, Presiding 
Musical Processional 
Opening Prayer 
Scripture Readings 
Old Testament - Evang. Selma Brabham 
New Testament - Elect Lady Donna Brewton 
**Special Tribute ** 
As I Knew Him  Reflections (3 Mins) 
Aunt Ella Oglesby 
Friend- Cecil McClain 
Co-Worker- Coach Durell Lynn 
Selection 
Evang. Twila Brewton-King 
Acknowledgments & Obituary 
Sermonic Hymn 
Jenelle Burney 
Eulogy 
Apostle, Dr. James Brewton 
Recessional - Viewing 
OBITUARY 
Richard O. Small was born to Ms. Sarah 
Small on January 30,1949, in Glenville, GA. 
He attended Evans County Longhorns Public 
Schools. He resided in New Jersey for a short 
time until making his residence permanent 
in Claxton, GA. 
He came to know Christ as a young adult 
and served as a deacon at Hagan Chapel 
Missionary Baptist Church until meeting and 
marrying Cynthia Burney. Then he 
rededicated his Life to God at Bible Way 
Deliverance Church, now Community 
Empowerment Family Worship Ministries. 
His faith walk was not that of a mustard 
seed, but more like Mount Everest. He was 
faithful and speaking the word until the very 
end. His favorite scripture was the 23^^ 
Psalms. 
Richard was a very hard-working man and 
had the gift of a servant even early on in his 
career. 
He worked for the Evans county school board 
and hospital, just to name a few, in maintenance 
and groundskeeping. He always had a passion 
for taking care of people and things. 
Richard leaves behind his loving wife Cynthia 
Small of 26 years. His children; Dorsett Small, 
Miracle Small, Jerrod (Jenelle)Burney, Jessica 
Burney, Miya Hagan, &Miyonne Williams. 15 
grands and 4 great grands. 
Sisters; Elzonia(Roy) Crawford, and Signora 
Crawford. And the entire Mills family. Richard 
also has a host of family and friends that loves 
and cherishes him dearly. 
In true Dallas Cowboy fashion. Richard le ft a 
message to his special Cousin Willie Wright. 
Cousin Wilkes played hard in the Jirst half and 
gave me the ball going into the 3rd quarter. I 
scored big and took us into overtime. Now I am 
counting on you to carry us to victory. Dont 
drop the ball my dear cousin until you cross the 
goal line. The ball is your salvation! 
The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to 
each and everyone who stood by us through our 
time of need. No matter how large, no matter 
how small - every act of love is appreciated. 
Thank you for your presence but most of all your 
prayers. 
Pallbearers 
Isaac Crawford Eric Adams 
Bryant Hagan Aaron Moody 
Larry Beaufort Jr. 
Honorary Pallbearers 
Gary Holland Gary Hollywood Holland 
Charles Stewart Willie Wright 
Funeral Services Provided By 
King & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Service 
5236 US-301, Glennville, GA 30427 
Burial Repast 
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Evans County Community Ctr 
1268 Mt Pleasant Rd, 720 Church St 
Claxton, GA 30417 Claxton Georgia 30417 
***Masks are required***