for , Officiating, Eulogist Senior Pastor 4344 Blackberry Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406

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1 for 4344 Blackberry Road, Greensboro, North Carolina Senior Pastor, Officiating, Eulogist

2 ichael Arnold Echols, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend departed this earthly life on Friday, October 3, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born September 22, 1954 in Greensboro, North Carolina; he was the ninth child born to Percy G. Sr. and Jessie S. Echols. Mike graduated from James B. Dudley High School in After high school he attended GTCC to pursue his passion as a Senior Master Technician in Auto Body and Mechanic work. He worked for Maaco in Phoenix, Arizona until he started his own business, Echols Car Care Service. Michael was an avid pool player, golfer and guitarist. He enjoyed traveling to Ohio to visit his sister, Vivian. He also had a big heart and always willing to help others. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy G. Sr. and Jessie S. Echols; brothers, Percy, Jr., Bobby, Clyde, Willie Echols, Floyd and Thaddeus Allred. Michael s memory will be forever cherished by his gorgeous, beautiful, loving and devoted wife, Shirley Echols; daughters, Sherrie Echols, Jasmine Farmer and Shaunte` Johnson; sons, Jeremy Ford; granddaughter, Zariah Striblin; brothers, Maurice Echols, Vaughn Echols (Barbara) and Fred Echols (Hazel); sisters, Vivian Hill of Canton, Ohio, Wanda Echols Benton, Beverly Williams (Barry), Shelia Smith of Canton, Ohio, Everlean Foxx, Dolores Hayes; special cousin, Ingrid Hooper; special friend, Eddie Garris and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

3 Musical Prelude Processional.. Ministers and Family Musical Selection..... Choir Reading of the Holy Scriptures.... Kimberly Smith The Old Testament The New Testament Prayer of Comfort... Pastor Steve Allen Shiloh Baptist Church Musical Selection Choir Reflections.. Limit 2 minutes, please... Stephen Hawk Garner Acknowledgements & Obituary Reading.... Sis. Pamela Smith Solo... J. J. Gospel Eulogy... Bishop Bernard Wright New Tabernacle Soul Saving Station in Christ Benediction Funeral Director In Charge....Triad Cremation Society & Chapel Recessional

4 Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. II Corinthians 1

5 Princess Zariah Striblin The Apple of My Eye

6 May His Peace be with you, His love comfort you, and yoru faith sustain you till we met again...

7 May I Go? May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to pain-filled days and nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light. I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day, To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and so afraid, because I see your tears. I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go. Thank you so for loving me. You know I love you too. That's why it's hard to say good-bye and end this life with you.

8 Family and Friends Family and Friends Professional Services Entrusted To: 2110 Veasley Street *Greensboro, N.C Office: ~ Fax: CREMATE Save Land, Save Money, Save Our Environment, Consider Cremation!