Obituary

Mr. George Cleveland Small

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4.

Mr. George Cleveland Small was born on Oct. 29, 1948 in Americus, GA to the late William Small, Sr. and the late Irene Small. He attended the public schools of SumterCounty, where he played basketball. At an early age he joined the ZionHopeBaptistChurch. He was employed for several years at the Vanar Minter and Furlow Logging Company.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters: Ms. Lorene Twenty of Americus, Georgia and Ms. Thelma Merritt of Miami, Florida; three brothers: Mr. John Small, William and Gloria Small, Jr. all of Americus, Georgia and Henry & Lois Smallof Detroit, Michigan; two aunts: Ms. Pecola Small of Americus, Georgia and Ms. Ossie Holmes of Chicago, Illinois; devoted friends: Ms. Donna Stallings and Mr. Winfred Holmes; a devoted nieceMs. Olivia Hunt, Several other nieces and nephews that he treated as his own children also survive.

“Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

Psalm 23:4

Order of Service

Prelude Zion Hope Choir

Processional Led by Pastor George Monts

Viewing

Hymn Deacon Charles Carter

Zion Hope Baptist Church

Prayer Gabriel Small

Nephew of Atlanta, GA

Scripture Old Testament Reggie Jones

Zion Hope Baptist Church

New Testament Min. Anthony Dunning

Pillar of Truth Ministry

Selection Zion Hope Choir

Poem Ms. Donna Stalling

Devoted family friend

Reflections Limit to 2 Mins Open to friends

Special Tribute Council Jones

Solo Sister Stacy Kelly

Eulogy Rev, George F. Monts

Acknowledgments Staff of West’s Mortuary

Recessional

Interment IsraelCemetery

Repast Skyline Lounge

Pallbearers

Kentrovlis Clark Gabriel Small Randy Small

Charles Small Winfred Holmes Calvin Small

Flower Attendants

Nieces

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me for I’m free.

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

to laugh, to live to work or play.

Task left undone must stay that way.

I found that peace at the close of the day

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things I too will miss,

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, and a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don’t lengthen it now with undone grief.

Life up your heart and peace to thee

God wanted me now; he set me free.

Special Thanks

Jesus promised us they who mourn would be comforted. During our hours of bereavement, this promise has been fulfilled by you, our kind and loving friends. Thank you for coming to help us bear our grief.

May God bless each of you.

The SmallFamily

WEST'S MORTUARY, INC.

325 Drayton Street 731 N. Lee Street

Montezuma, GA 31063 Americus, GA 31709

(478) 472-7715 (229) 924-2343

In Loving Memory

of

Mr. George Cleveland Small

Saturday,November19, 2011

1:00 P.M.

ZionHopeBaptistChurch

Hwy. 19 South

Americus, Georgia

Rev. George Frank Monts, Officiating