"The Lord Qiveth October 20, 1934 "The Lord Taketh Away July 1, 2005 Thursday, July 7, 2005-2:00 p.m. MX. CALVARY BAPXIST CHURCH 1260 Wrightsboro Road ~ Augusta, Georgia Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr. ~ Pastor - Officiating - Reverend Thomas Walker - Presiding -
"The Ship Has Sailed With Payne on Board" Like a ship that left its mooring and sails hravely out to sea, so someone dearly sailed away in calm serenity. But there are promises of greater joy than earth could have in store, for God has planned a richer life beyond the unseen shore. HENRY WESLEY "PAYNE" PHINIZY JR., was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 20, 1934, to the late Reverend Henry Wesley Phinizy Sr. and Mrs. Josephine Dandridge Phinizy. He quietly and peacefully departed this life in Friday, July 1, 2005. Payne accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized by his father at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in the year of 1947. He received his early education in the public schools of Richmond County and graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School with the Class of 1957. He attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina and received his B.S. Degree from Paine College. Payne was licensed and ordained to preach. He served as pastor of the Flat Rock Baptist Church, Burke County and Adams Grove, Hephzibah, Georgia. Payne was truly gifted and blessed with the ability to speak and a voice to sing. He was a member of the Walker Baptist Association Choir and served as President of that ministry. He organized and directed the H.W. Phinizy Gospel Choir. He sang with many choirs and as a soloist throughout the state of Georgia. He served his church and community well and touched the lives of many. He worked as a Social Worker for ten years and as a Classroom Teacher for twenty-four years in Aiken and Richmond County Schools. Payne received many distinguished honors and awards. He was named Teacher of the Year for the year of 1999-2000. He was a member and served as the Secretary for the Southern Gentlemen s Social Club. Payne was an active and life member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and served as Chaplain. Survivors left to cherish his memories are: his wife, Mrs. Barbara Phinizy; daughter, Mrs. Wanda (Jerome) Mitchell; son, Mr. Carl Wesley Phinizy, all of Augusta, Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Walton, Augusta, Geor gia, Mrs. Lillian (John) Johnson of New York, New York and Ms. Doris Phinizy of New York, New York; brothers, Reverend Jacob (Dorothy) Phinizy, Augusta, Georgia and Mr. Nehemiah Phinizy, Providence, Rhode Island; four grandchildren, Jerome Mitchell II, Jawandlyn Mitchell, Karrah Phinizy and Cardia Phinizy, all of Augusta, Georgia; four great grandchildren, Keaja Thompkins, Jeaja Mitchell, Brittany Mitchell and
Jamirah Mitchell, all of Augusta, Georgia; five sisters-in-law, Hilda Phinizy, Frankalene Dunn, Bertha Hill and Betty Harris; four brothersin-law, Abram Dunn, James Hill and Charles Pharr; two goddaughters, Mrs. Andriette Fields, St. Louis, Missouri and Mrs. Deborah Johnson, Augusta, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, caring neigh bors and friends. Hobing
Reverend Thomas Walker - Presiding Prelude Mrs. Juanita Elder & Mr. Eric Mayweather Processional Selection Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir Words of Comfort From the Holy Scriptures Reverend Charlie Willie Phinizy Runs Baptist Church Old Testament - Psalm 121 New Testament - II Timothy 4:6-8 Prayer Reverend Hardy Bennings Springfield Baptist Church Solo Mr. Isiah Phinizy Reflections (Two Minutes, Please) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Mr. B.J. Lamar, Pole march As A Friend, CJossmate & Southern Gentleman Mr. Augustus C. Thurmond, President of Class & Southern Gentlemen s Club As A Co-Worker Mrs. Brenda Hankerson Tribute in Songs The Phinizy Family Obituary Read Silently Acknowledgement Mrs. Mary Graham Solo Mr. Eric Mayweather Eulogy Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr. Selection Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir Recessional Interment Mount Olive Memorial Gardens... Repast... Harmony Baptist Church - Floyd Heard Fellowship Hall
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Members of The Southern Gentlemen s Club nf Deacons & Trustees o/mt. Zion Baptist Church Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Members of the Luc)i C. Laney Class of 1957 Ushers We, the family of Henry Wesley "Payne" Phinizy, acknowledge with grateful hearts, every act of kindness expressed during our time of sor row. We thank God for each of you and for the way He has blessed us through you. God Bless You! ~ THE FAMILY HISTORIC DENT S UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT 930 D Antignac Street - Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-4809 In Charge of Final Services "When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful"