Homegoing Celebration
Honorary Flower Bearers Deaconesses
Flower Bearers Latoya Scott Brittny Speed Kayla Speed Charity Greenlee Jeneen Webb Jacquelyn Willingham Tammy Wardlaw
Homegoing Celebration For
Deacon Hosea Speed, Sr. Sunrise October 24, 1930
Sunset April 8, 2017
Honorary Pall Bearers Deacons
Pall Bearers Robert Arnold James Williams, Jr. Patrick Scott Melvin Green David Latimer Melvin Latimer Travis Green
Thursday, April 13, 2017 2:00 P.M. GENEROSTEE BAPTIST CHURCH Starr, South Carolina Rev. Jarvis Brown, Presiding Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr., Pastor/Officiating Interment: New Silverbrook Cemetery
Order of Service
Pastor Jarvis Brown, Presiding Prelude ……………………………………. Memorial Slide Show Processional …………………………..…… Ministers and Family Congregational Selection ………………………... “Near the Cross” Reading of the Holy Scriptures Old Testament ………………………..….. Minister James Scott New Testament …………………………. Pastor Kenneth Dean Prayer…………………………………. Minister Harry Humphrey
Remarks ……………………………….…. Deacon Randall Berry Minister Nannie Robinson, Neighbor Special Remarks ……………………….. Felicia Speed, Daughter Solo ……………………………………………..…. Bernard Smith Words of Comfort ……………………... Pastor Ronnie Williams Recessional Interment ……………………………. New Silverbrook Cemetery
Acknowledgement With grateful hearts, we would like to thank everyone for your compassion, comfort of your presence and your acts of kindness. Your demonstrated love has not gone unnoticed. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. With Sincere Appreciation,
~The Family~
FAMILY MEMORIES
Solo ………………………………………...…… Raymond Smalls
His Life’s Journey On Wednesday, April 8, 2017, Hosea Speed, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord.
Hosea was born October 24, 1930 to the late Jahue and Geneva
Hosea was known for his love for God with a strong dedication to his church. He served in various capacities within the Generostee Baptist Church ministry, as a former Sunday School Superintendent, Bible Study Teacher and member of the Deacon Board. He had such a love for the Word of God that as the Superintendent, he and his wife started the Vacation Bible School. It was important to him that his children were active in the ministry as well and learned to have a relationship with God. He was also known for his dedication to the community by being an honorary father to so many children and never hesitated to help someone in need.
Hosea leaves to treasure his memories, sons, Hosea Speed, Jr., Roosevelt Speed, and Orlando Speed, of Anderson, SC; daughters, Ranzella Speed Greenlee, Elaine Speed Scott, and Felicia Speed of Anderson, SC; sisters, Estella Speed Arnold of Anderson, SC and Tecora Speed Giles of Starr, SC; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Hosea was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leona Latimer Speed; his brothers, Samuel Speed and Walter Speed; and daughter, Lida Bell Speed.
ORDER OF SERVICE AND OBITUARY
Gilliard Speed. As a teenager, he attended Generostee Church School. After the death of his father, he worked to take care of his mother and sisters until he was drafted into the Korean War by the US Army. After he returned from duty with an honorable discharge, he married Leona Latimer and began starting his family. He was known for his strong work ethic regardless of his place of occupation. He worked for the school district as a mechanic, then later worked for Merita Bakery. He then joined the Overhaul Maintenance Department at BASF as a dedicated certified mechanic and engine builder for almost 40 years. After retirement, he became the primary caregiver for his wife during her final years.
POEM Life is just a stepping stone A pause before we make it home A simple place to rest and be, Until we reach eternity. Everyone has a life journey, A path to take with lots to see God guides our steps along the way, Our final destination is a place Filled with love, His majesty and grace. Today we celebrate the life of a loved one Who has gone before us, the race he has won. His journey has now ended, His spirit has ascended Claiming the great reward With Jesus, our Lord.
REFLECTIONS
But we were never meant to stay.
Flower Bearers Latoya Scott Brittny Speed Kayla Speed Charity Greenlee Jeneen Webb Jacquelyn Willingham Tammy Wardlaw
Homegoing Celebration For
Deacon Hosea Speed, Sr. Sunrise October 24, 1930
Sunset April 8, 2017
Honorary Pall Bearers Deacons
Pall Bearers Robert Arnold James Williams, Jr. Patrick Scott Melvin Green David Latimer Melvin Latimer Travis Green
Thursday, April 13, 2017 2:00 P.M. GENEROSTEE BAPTIST CHURCH Starr, South Carolina Rev. Jarvis Brown, Presiding Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr., Pastor/Officiating Interment: New Silverbrook Cemetery
Order of Service
Pastor Jarvis Brown, Presiding Prelude ……………………………………. Memorial Slide Show Processional …………………………..…… Ministers and Family Congregational Selection ………………………... “Near the Cross” Reading of the Holy Scriptures Old Testament ………………………..….. Minister James Scott New Testament …………………………. Pastor Kenneth Dean Prayer…………………………………. Minister Harry Humphrey
Remarks ……………………………….…. Deacon Randall Berry Minister Nannie Robinson, Neighbor Special Remarks ……………………….. Felicia Speed, Daughter Solo ……………………………………………..…. Bernard Smith Words of Comfort ……………………... Pastor Ronnie Williams Recessional Interment ……………………………. New Silverbrook Cemetery
Acknowledgement With grateful hearts, we would like to thank everyone for your compassion, comfort of your presence and your acts of kindness. Your demonstrated love has not gone unnoticed. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. With Sincere Appreciation,
~The Family~
FAMILY MEMORIES
Solo ………………………………………...…… Raymond Smalls
His Life’s Journey On Wednesday, April 8, 2017, Hosea Speed, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord.
Hosea was born October 24, 1930 to the late Jahue and Geneva
Hosea was known for his love for God with a strong dedication to his church. He served in various capacities within the Generostee Baptist Church ministry, as a former Sunday School Superintendent, Bible Study Teacher and member of the Deacon Board. He had such a love for the Word of God that as the Superintendent, he and his wife started the Vacation Bible School. It was important to him that his children were active in the ministry as well and learned to have a relationship with God. He was also known for his dedication to the community by being an honorary father to so many children and never hesitated to help someone in need.
Hosea leaves to treasure his memories, sons, Hosea Speed, Jr., Roosevelt Speed, and Orlando Speed, of Anderson, SC; daughters, Ranzella Speed Greenlee, Elaine Speed Scott, and Felicia Speed of Anderson, SC; sisters, Estella Speed Arnold of Anderson, SC and Tecora Speed Giles of Starr, SC; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Hosea was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leona Latimer Speed; his brothers, Samuel Speed and Walter Speed; and daughter, Lida Bell Speed.
ORDER OF SERVICE AND OBITUARY
Gilliard Speed. As a teenager, he attended Generostee Church School. After the death of his father, he worked to take care of his mother and sisters until he was drafted into the Korean War by the US Army. After he returned from duty with an honorable discharge, he married Leona Latimer and began starting his family. He was known for his strong work ethic regardless of his place of occupation. He worked for the school district as a mechanic, then later worked for Merita Bakery. He then joined the Overhaul Maintenance Department at BASF as a dedicated certified mechanic and engine builder for almost 40 years. After retirement, he became the primary caregiver for his wife during her final years.
POEM Life is just a stepping stone A pause before we make it home A simple place to rest and be, Until we reach eternity. Everyone has a life journey, A path to take with lots to see God guides our steps along the way, Our final destination is a place Filled with love, His majesty and grace. Today we celebrate the life of a loved one Who has gone before us, the race he has won. His journey has now ended, His spirit has ascended Claiming the great reward With Jesus, our Lord.
REFLECTIONS
But we were never meant to stay.
