I’ M FREE
Don’t grieve for me, for now 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 love, to work or play, tasks 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, ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, my life’s been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved ones’ touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief, lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
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Acknowledgements
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks, love, and appreciation to each of you for your generous acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. May God forever bless and keep each one of you in His tender, loving care.
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A Home Going Celebration
IN MEMORY OF
Haywood M. Hamlet
Sunrise: May 20th, 1915 - Sunset: January 5th, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Red House, Virginia
Pastor Lewis Watson, Officiating
Obituary
Haywood McKinley Hamlet was born on May 20th, 1915 to the late Morton Hamlet and Emma Bolden Hamlet in Charlotte County, Virginia. He was the oldest of six children. At an early age he was baptized and became a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Haywood attended the public schools in Red House, Virginia.
He joined the United States Army and served ten years. While in the Army he became a mechanic and gave impeccable service. Haywood defended our country in WWII, as well as, in the Korean War. He moved rapidly through the ranks until he reached his highest level, the rank of Master Sergeant.
Haywood’s first marriage to Pauline Snell resulted in the birth of his loving daughter Eileen. Nellie Gray was his second beloved wife and their marriage lasted more than thirty years. She predeceased him with her departure in 1997.
Haywood spent a good portion of his years in Queens, New York while he worked for the Lowes Furniture Company in Baldwin, New York. He spent many years delivering and setting up furniture. During this time he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Queens.
He retired to his home state of Virginia where he settled in Meherrin with his wife Nellie. He spent this last year with his family in Staten Island, New York due to his decline in health. Haywood was well known and complimented on his youthful looks. He always kept busy with hand construction projects where he built many great things. He meticulously cared for his worldly possessions like his home and the grounds.
The Lord called Haywood home on January 5th, 2008 he leaves to cherish his memory: his dear daughter: Eileen Hyman; his son-in-law: John Hyman; one granddaughter: Naheelah; one grandson: Omar and a great grandson: Marquise all of Staten Island, New York; three sisters: Lucille Smith, Susie Hamlet and Gladys Hart all of Queens, New York and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Order of Service
THE OPENING HYMN
“I’ll Fly Away”
Scriptures
Old and New Testament
Minister
Prayer of Comfort
Minister
Selection
“God Will Take Care of You”
Acknowledgments and Message of Sympathy
Church Clerk
REFLECTIONS
Lucille Smith, Family & Friends
Solo
“Precious Lord”
Obituary
Church Clerk
eulogy
Pastor Lewis Watson
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
Interment
Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Red House, Virginia