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A CKNOWLEDGMENT

Commemorating the Life of A Warrior

Final Arrangements Entrusted to:

John E. Beckwith, Jr. — CEO & Owner Dallas, TX

(214)-941-7332 Ft. Worth, TX (817)-478-9555 Tallulah, LA (318)-574-6100

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November 20, 1954

April 12, 2024

www.goldengatefuneralhome.com “Where Service Begins and Never Ends”

Friday, April 19, 2024 — 1:00 PM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 4155 S. R. L. T HORNTON F RWY . — D ALLAS , T EXAS 75224 Minister Lisa Evans, Officiating

Life Reflections

A Poem to PawPaw It’s hard to find the words to describe how beautiful your spirit was in this world.

Your smile was contagious, and the vibration of your spirit and energy could be felt.

Processional

If I had to describe you in three statements,.

Hymn of Comfort………………. “More than I Can Bear” By Kirk Franklin

An amazing father, an incredible grandfather — a phenomenal man.

Scripture Reading

Old Testament…………………. Zack Batiste IV Acocrypha Reading…….………. Zack Batiste IV New Testament…Minister La’Veria Yeager Jones

The wisdom and love you provided will be missed but forever cherished.

Prayer…………………………........ Minister Lisa Evans Pastor Anthony Bates, Greater Works Church

Your loving wife, Sylvia, patiently awaited the arrival of her king while you grieved for your queen here on earth. We find great joy in knowing that you can finally rest in peace, in the kingdom of heaven, with the love of your life. In the words of one of your favorites, Earth, Wind, and Fire,. ”Hearts a fire..creates love desire.. Take you high and higher. To the world, you belong.”

Solo………………………………... Christopher Houston

Solo………………….……………. Rev. Vernice Oakley

Remarks……………...…...……..Limit 2 Minutes, Please

Special Remarks…………Alexis Batiste, Destiny Watson, Camille Batiste

Solo…………………………..……… Samiyah Freeman

Eulogy………………...……….. Minister Herbert Hytche The Planet Earth Church of Christ

We will love you, remember you, and miss you forever. - Destiny (granddaughter)

Parting View. .…...…………….... Golden Gate Directors

Recessional……….. “I Won’t Complain” - Rev. Paul Jones

C ELEBRATING THE L IFE , L OVE AND L EGACY OF P HILLIP