. ^Brigham, Sr. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR. <Decemb r9,1928 ~ October11,2004. GILBERT LAMBUTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL Augusta, Georgia 2:00 P.M.

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1 A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR. ^Brigham, Sr. Friday, October 15,2004 2:00 P.M. GILBERT LAMBUTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL Augusta, Georgia <Decemb r9,1928 ~ October11,2004 Rev. Alton R. Pegues, Pastor ~ OFFICIATING MINISTER ~

2 THE OBITUARY "I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race, I kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day." II Timothy 4:7-8 An earthly journey ended on Monday, October 11, 2004, when Henry H. Brigham, Sr., departed this life. HENRY H. BRIQHAM, SR. was born December 9,1928, to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley (Mattie) Brigham in Girard (Burke County), Georgia. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Lunette T. Miller on December 27, To this union were added two children: Henry H. Brigham II and a devoted daughter, Mrs. Deborrah (Davis) Wilcox.

3 Welcome, o-v -22 Welcome home, my child, my son Your work on earth has been well done. You did your best to always give Glory to me; And for this; you will live eternally. You have been a witness to many while on earth: And you have shared the story about the miracle birth. And now the time has come for you to rest; I m taking you home as my special guest. You never hid the fact that you loved me. You shared the word no matter what the need be. Welcome home, my child, my son Your work on earth has been well done. You spoke of me often to family and friends: And you showed how faith even strengthens and often mends. =22'

4 Order of Service Prelude... Musicians Processional Hymn of Praise... Mt. ZionA.M.E. Zion Combined Choirs Scriptures Old Testament... Rev. Jerry Poole New Testament... Minister William B.Neal III Prayer... Rev. Bobby G. Hankerson Choral Selection... Men of Zion Obituary... Soft Music ~ Great Is Thy Faithfulness... Read Silently Resolution... Mr. Joe Johnson Sportsman Boat Club Choral Selection... H.H. Brigham Gospel Chorus

5 Remarks (3 Minutes Phase) Richmond County Board of Education ~ A Representative Paine College ~ A Representative Belle Terrace Neighborhood Association ~ Mr. George Brown Church Member ~ Mr. Michael Horton Acknowledgements... Dr. Yvonne Shaw Solo... Ms. Vivian Meyers The Eulogy... Rev. George R. Washington Pastor, Houser Memorial A.M.E. Zion - Pensacola, Florida AlphaHymn... Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Recessional Interment... Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens ~ Repast ~ Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Fellowship Hall 1237 Summer Street ~ Augusta, Georgia Order of Service

6 At an early age, Mr. Brigham joined Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Girard, Georgia. He continued in the faith and transferred his membership to Mount Zion African Methodist Episco pal Zion Church in Augusta, Georgia under Reverend Lacy J. Cochrane. He served in various capacities for over fifty years at Mt. Zion. Mr. Brigham attended public school in Girard, Georgia and Augusta, Georgia. While attending Paine Col lege, he was drafted into the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he reenrolled in Paine College and completed his Bachelor of Arts in History Education. During his thirty-three year career with the Richmond County Board of Education, Mr. Brigham was a teacher, counselor, principal and Director of Emergency School Aid Act. Henry also earned his Master of Education Degree in Administration (Indiana University) and Education Specialist (Tuskegee Univer sity). Mr. Brigham entered public service in 1985, when he was elected to the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. Henry served as a Richmond County Commissioner from 1986 until In addition to his wife and children, he leaves to cherish his memory: three grandchildren, Henry H. Brigham III, Michelle Denise Brigham and Taylor Vontrice Brigham; three uncles, Louis Brigham of Savannah, Georgia, Reverend Stewart T. (Barbara) Thompkins of Au gusta, Georgia and Colonel (Retired) William B. (Polly) Neal II of Greensboro, North Caro- Una; godchildren, Mrs. Karen (Jones) Joye of Columbia, South Carolina, Ms. Dyanna Adams and Derrick Larke; a special friend of the family, Tyra Bowdry; and a host of cousins and friends. Obituary

7 fftcr of A Uau, of ieourning j)n ffionor of l&pnru 38. isrtg^am, g>r. JFor bis lifelong 6r6icatton to tyts familg, an6 rommunttg. ffiljp (ttitg of Augusta orrlarps ODrtobrr , to be a 6ag of mourning in rprognitton of l^is untimrlg paaamg. un5rr my hnni) t8 \5lt> &oy of ctobpr 2004 Bob ifloung, iayor

8 MR. JOHN ADAMS MR. TOMMY BOYLES MR. WILLARD DAVIS MR. KEVIN MACK AUGUSTA COMMISSION ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY PAINE COLLEGE CLASS OF 1951 MEN OF ZION Active TattBearers Honorary Tallbearers MR. WILLIE MAYS MR. J.B. POWELL MR. PAUL THOMPKINS MR. CHARLES WEBSTER CLERK OF COMMISSION TRUSTEES OF MT. ZION A.M.E. ZION SPORTSMAN BOAT CLUB H.H. BRIGHAM GOSPEL CHORUS (ftower fearers ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. With <Deep gratitude ~ The family of the late Henry H. Brigham, acknowledges and deeply appreciates the many expressions of kindness and love rendered to them during his illness and our bereavement. Final Care and Arrangements Entrusted To WiMianw Sunvtat 3tome, 3nc Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard ~ Augusta, Georgia