Family and Friends
Family and Friends
Now that I've 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 too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this is a 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 Jesus whom we know, Laugh at the things we used to do. Miss me, but let me go.
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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1
Village of Hope, Columbia, South Carolina Prelude Processional.................................................................................. Clergy and Family Final Farewell to Our Beloved Johnny .................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise .................................................................................William Burden Scripture Readings
Johnny Lee Bookert, 69, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born October 18, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Viola Bowman-Bookert.
Old Testament ...................................................... Minister Sandra Jenkins New Testament ................................................... Minister Yvette Stribling
He attended Booker T. Washington High School, and was later employed as a construction worker. He retired from B&H Pavement. He was a member of Village of Hope Fellowship. Johnny had an infectious smile and a courageous spirit that radiated joy to anyone that met him. He was loved by all with whom he came in contact. Johnny loved to play baseball, watch soap operas and also watch a little sports, from time to time. He spent most of his weekends watching his favorites: the old westerns.
Prayer of Comfort ....................................................Pastor Charles P. Austin, Sr.
Johnny was preceded in death by his longtime companion of more than thirty years, Ms. Johnnie Mae Brown, whom he loved and cared for deeply, and his brothers: Odell Dreher, Herman Corley, Thomas Bowman, Willie Stokes, John Wesley Bookert and Malverse Bookert.
Solo ............................................................................................................. Tony Stearns
Johnny Lee Bookert is survived by: his daughters: Falisia Brown, Kimico Bookert, Krystal Lorick, Angela and Gwen; his sons: Clinton (Sherry) Brown, Johnny and Isaac; his sisters: Janie (Ernest) Darby and Mary Francis Bookert; fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and many other loving relatives, in-laws and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
Selection ................................................................................................. “I’ll Fly Away”
Solo ...................................................................................................... Sha’Quita Carlos Remarks (three minutes please) ............................................................................ Falisia Johnny’s Daughter and Eldest Child
Family and Friends
Words of Comfort ....................................................Pastor Charles P. Austin, Sr.
Village of Hope
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