Mr. Christopher James Grier
Celebration of Life
Floral Bearers Family and Friends
FOR THE LATE
Pallbearers Ronald Huff Dedric Jackson Michael Webb
Mr. Christopher James Grier
Warrick Finnie Henry Glover Stanford Usher
An Expression of Gratitude The family of the late Christopher James Grier is deeply touched by everyone’s expression of love extended to us during this tender moment in our lives. Our loved one, Christopher brought joy, peace, love and laughter to so many in his lifetime. God used Chris as a vessel to spread God’s knowledge and love. God only loaned him to us. Our prayer is God will forever shower you with love each day and during your prayer time you will continue to lift us up! With gratefulness and love, God bless all!
Alpha
Omega
May 13, 1974
April 1, 2018
—The Family—
Professional Service Arrangements Entrusted To:
Lester Lackey & Sons FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1163 Reynolds Street ~ P.O. Box 629 Covington, Georgia 30015 ~ Phone: (770) 786-6177 Email: [email protected] This note is to express sympathy and our appreciation for your trust in us. It is our purpose to give thoughtful service, and if in doing so we have helped to lighten your burden, our aim has been accomplished. We sincerely hope that our services have been deserving of your confidence.
Thursday, April 12, 2018 One O’clock P.M. THE POTTERS HOUSE 1120 Crowell Road Covington, Georgia 30014 REVEREND RICKY BRADFORD, PASTOR MINISTER VALERIE HARDGE, EULOGIST
~ The Life and Legacy ~ OF
CHRISTOPHER JAMES GRIER Mr. Christopher James Grier, also known as “Big Chris” graciously entered this world on May
IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL
BROTHER
13, 1974, in Newton County, Georgia to the late Mrs. Dorothy Nolley-Grier, the late Mr. Harvell “Pookie” Stodghill and stepfather, the late Mr. Willie Roy Grier. He attended Newton County High School and later received his GED. Chris married Tamara Walker and from their union, Christopher James Grier, Jr. was born on February 28, 1998. He later met Charnique Edwards and joined hands in matrimony on July 19, 2004 and from their union, Camryn Ca’mora Grier was born on December 18, 2003 and Imani Willard, his stepdaughter, who was always acknowledged as his daughter since the age of 4.
Today is full of Memories of a Brother laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness
Chris was a Team Leader at Pac-Tiv Corporation at the Covington location and he truly enjoyed his position and co-workers. One of his favorite pastimes is playing Dominoes and he dominated the game of Spades! However, his ultimate favorites were playing basketball and playing Madden representing the “Dallas Cowboys” his favorite team. In his leisure, Chris enjoyed performing odd jobs such as manicuring lawns, painting and restoring homes. He was always available to lend a helping hand! Chris was wise beyond his years. He was known to spread knowledge and wisdom to all who crossed his path. He loved his children and ensured his knowledge and wisdom was passed onto to them. He
For you were someone Special Always such a joy to know and there was So much pain when it was Time to let you go
had a wonderful relationship with his in-laws, Brenda and Tommie Small and Charlene and Micah Battle. His love and bond for his brother, best friend and confidant, Brian Cooper “Coop” will remain unbreakable! Most importantly, the relationship with his youngest sister, Stacey was truly amazing. He was so proud of Stacey and held her in very high esteem! Sadly, he departed his earthly home on April 1, 2018 and reunited with his mother again. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Stodghill. He leaves to cherish sisters, Sarah (Michael) Wright, Teresa Grier, Mary (Lester) Foster, Sherry (Reginald) Clark, Stacey Grier and Teresa (Wendall) Stewart; brothers, Charles (Mildred) Grier, Donald (Mattie) Stodghill, Harvey Stodghill, Tony Stodghill, Renald (Pamela) Stodghill, Eddie Griffin, and Bruce (Cynthia) Roberts and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends to cherish his love and special tributes.
TO BE GONE FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD…
That’s why this special message is sent to Heaven above for the angels to take care of And give you ALL OUR LOVE.
~ The Order of Service ~ The Prelude………………………………………………………………………….........……Raymond Hammonds The Processional…………………………….....……………………………………………………….…………“Amen” The Scripture Readings Old Testament……………………………………………………………………………….…Pastor Clara Lett New Testament…………………………………………………………………..…….Pastor Ricky Bradford The Prayer of Comfort……………………………………………………………….…….…..Minister Alge Brown Solo……………………………..…….…….………………..…………………………………..….Mr. Ronald Bruston Remarks……………………….…….….Please Limit To Three Minutes……………...……..….Mr. Brian Cooper Family & Friends Word of Comfort…………………………………………………………………….………Minister LaWanda Huff Solo………………………………..…………………………….………………......Minister Shacoyis “Coco” Nolley Eulogy…………………………..………………………………………………………….……Minister Valerie Hardge Rainbow Covenant Church Acknowledgement…………………………..…………………………………….…Ms. Deborah Belcher- Jenkins THE DIRECTOR’S PRESENTATION
Staff of Lester Lackey & Sons Recessional……………….………………….….......................................………………………………….………..……
REPAST Please join the family for a repast in church fellowship hall.
INTERMENT Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery
GOODBYE TO MY DAD Goodbye dad I had to say A few months ago, on a cold winter day I'll remember the good times and try not to be sad But saying goodbye still hurts so bad I miss you more then I can express My love for you will never grow less I keep trying to imagine how I will go on I realize tomorrow is another dawn I know you're in heaven above Looking down on us with all your love Only to whisper in our ear Remember that I'll never stopped loving you dear I'll always remember the good times we had Remember the man, my wonderful dad I'll remember you each and every day And if I need to talk to you, I'll just sit down and pray One day we'll be together again To talk about all the places, we been Until the time I'll always treasure Having you for a dad was such a great pleasure Love, Camryn Ca’mora Grier and Christopher James Grier, Jr.
Floral Bearers Family and Friends
FOR THE LATE
Pallbearers Ronald Huff Dedric Jackson Michael Webb
Mr. Christopher James Grier
Warrick Finnie Henry Glover Stanford Usher
An Expression of Gratitude The family of the late Christopher James Grier is deeply touched by everyone’s expression of love extended to us during this tender moment in our lives. Our loved one, Christopher brought joy, peace, love and laughter to so many in his lifetime. God used Chris as a vessel to spread God’s knowledge and love. God only loaned him to us. Our prayer is God will forever shower you with love each day and during your prayer time you will continue to lift us up! With gratefulness and love, God bless all!
Alpha
Omega
May 13, 1974
April 1, 2018
—The Family—
Professional Service Arrangements Entrusted To:
Lester Lackey & Sons FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1163 Reynolds Street ~ P.O. Box 629 Covington, Georgia 30015 ~ Phone: (770) 786-6177 Email: [email protected] This note is to express sympathy and our appreciation for your trust in us. It is our purpose to give thoughtful service, and if in doing so we have helped to lighten your burden, our aim has been accomplished. We sincerely hope that our services have been deserving of your confidence.
Thursday, April 12, 2018 One O’clock P.M. THE POTTERS HOUSE 1120 Crowell Road Covington, Georgia 30014 REVEREND RICKY BRADFORD, PASTOR MINISTER VALERIE HARDGE, EULOGIST
~ The Life and Legacy ~ OF
CHRISTOPHER JAMES GRIER Mr. Christopher James Grier, also known as “Big Chris” graciously entered this world on May
IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL
BROTHER
13, 1974, in Newton County, Georgia to the late Mrs. Dorothy Nolley-Grier, the late Mr. Harvell “Pookie” Stodghill and stepfather, the late Mr. Willie Roy Grier. He attended Newton County High School and later received his GED. Chris married Tamara Walker and from their union, Christopher James Grier, Jr. was born on February 28, 1998. He later met Charnique Edwards and joined hands in matrimony on July 19, 2004 and from their union, Camryn Ca’mora Grier was born on December 18, 2003 and Imani Willard, his stepdaughter, who was always acknowledged as his daughter since the age of 4.
Today is full of Memories of a Brother laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness
Chris was a Team Leader at Pac-Tiv Corporation at the Covington location and he truly enjoyed his position and co-workers. One of his favorite pastimes is playing Dominoes and he dominated the game of Spades! However, his ultimate favorites were playing basketball and playing Madden representing the “Dallas Cowboys” his favorite team. In his leisure, Chris enjoyed performing odd jobs such as manicuring lawns, painting and restoring homes. He was always available to lend a helping hand! Chris was wise beyond his years. He was known to spread knowledge and wisdom to all who crossed his path. He loved his children and ensured his knowledge and wisdom was passed onto to them. He
For you were someone Special Always such a joy to know and there was So much pain when it was Time to let you go
had a wonderful relationship with his in-laws, Brenda and Tommie Small and Charlene and Micah Battle. His love and bond for his brother, best friend and confidant, Brian Cooper “Coop” will remain unbreakable! Most importantly, the relationship with his youngest sister, Stacey was truly amazing. He was so proud of Stacey and held her in very high esteem! Sadly, he departed his earthly home on April 1, 2018 and reunited with his mother again. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Stodghill. He leaves to cherish sisters, Sarah (Michael) Wright, Teresa Grier, Mary (Lester) Foster, Sherry (Reginald) Clark, Stacey Grier and Teresa (Wendall) Stewart; brothers, Charles (Mildred) Grier, Donald (Mattie) Stodghill, Harvey Stodghill, Tony Stodghill, Renald (Pamela) Stodghill, Eddie Griffin, and Bruce (Cynthia) Roberts and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends to cherish his love and special tributes.
TO BE GONE FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD…
That’s why this special message is sent to Heaven above for the angels to take care of And give you ALL OUR LOVE.
~ The Order of Service ~ The Prelude………………………………………………………………………….........……Raymond Hammonds The Processional…………………………….....……………………………………………………….…………“Amen” The Scripture Readings Old Testament……………………………………………………………………………….…Pastor Clara Lett New Testament…………………………………………………………………..…….Pastor Ricky Bradford The Prayer of Comfort……………………………………………………………….…….…..Minister Alge Brown Solo……………………………..…….…….………………..…………………………………..….Mr. Ronald Bruston Remarks……………………….…….….Please Limit To Three Minutes……………...……..….Mr. Brian Cooper Family & Friends Word of Comfort…………………………………………………………………….………Minister LaWanda Huff Solo………………………………..…………………………….………………......Minister Shacoyis “Coco” Nolley Eulogy…………………………..………………………………………………………….……Minister Valerie Hardge Rainbow Covenant Church Acknowledgement…………………………..…………………………………….…Ms. Deborah Belcher- Jenkins THE DIRECTOR’S PRESENTATION
Staff of Lester Lackey & Sons Recessional……………….………………….….......................................………………………………….………..……
REPAST Please join the family for a repast in church fellowship hall.
INTERMENT Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery
GOODBYE TO MY DAD Goodbye dad I had to say A few months ago, on a cold winter day I'll remember the good times and try not to be sad But saying goodbye still hurts so bad I miss you more then I can express My love for you will never grow less I keep trying to imagine how I will go on I realize tomorrow is another dawn I know you're in heaven above Looking down on us with all your love Only to whisper in our ear Remember that I'll never stopped loving you dear I'll always remember the good times we had Remember the man, my wonderful dad I'll remember you each and every day And if I need to talk to you, I'll just sit down and pray One day we'll be together again To talk about all the places, we been Until the time I'll always treasure Having you for a dad was such a great pleasure Love, Camryn Ca’mora Grier and Christopher James Grier, Jr.
