IN LOVING MEMORY

of

Samuel Joseph M cCainDecember 2, 1901 April 29, 1991

Saturday, May 4, 1991 - 2:00 P.M. CAREY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Edgefield County, South Carolina

Rev. Alfred Holmes, Officiating

** OBITUARY **A godly life ended April 29, 1991 when Rev. Samuel Joseph McCain was

taken from us. We know he is at rest with our heavenly Father. After so much suffering the Lord took from him all pain and took him to Himself, where there is no pain and no burden ot a tear.

These are three steps to heaven — out of self; into Christ; into Glory. Brother Joseph took these first two steps in life and lived a beautiful life in Christ. Now he has taken the third step where there is no more weeping, no pain, no sorrow, no disappointment. We know he is satisfied now and that he is reaping his great reward reserved for the faithful.

His enthusiasm for his religion, his willingness to pay the price, and to do his best for his Lord was his life purpose. It made him a radiant and happy Christian.

He now has fulfilled that purpose and his family and friends, though they may weep awhile, should rejoice with him, and thank our heavenly Father for the life he lived among us, and for taking him to the land of Glory as He has promised all the faithful.

Rev. Samuel Joseph McCain, son of the late Samuel S. McCain and Carrie Sullivan McCain was born December 2, 1901 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. At an early age he found Jesus as his personal Savior and joined the Carey Hill Baptist Church. After moving to Fairmount, West Virginia, he united with the Mount Zion Baptist Church and became pastor of Rose Mount Baptist Church, Clarksburg, W. Va., St. John Baptist Church, Meadowbrook, W. Va., and Mount Zion Baptist Church, Montana, W. Va. Religion and education was his inspiration in life. He attended the South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C., Fairmount State College, West Virginia University and Tabernacle School of Theology. He was also affiliated with the NAACP, he was a mason, and was named Strawberry King for the state of West Virginia for three consecutive years.

After moving back to his home area, he united with the Bethlehem Baptist Church of North Augusta, South Carolina.

On December 27, 1913 he was united in Holy Wedlock to Juanita Stewart.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Juanita Stewart McCain; three daughters, Rosa M. Bryant, Montclair, N.J., Florine McCain, Elmhurst, N.Y. and Kathleen M. Daniels, Durham, N.C.; six sons, Albert W. McCain, San Diego, CA, Samuel W. McCain, Augusta, Ga., Leonard C. McCain, Sterling, Va., Robert L. McCain, Orlando, Fla., Nathan McCain, Rochester, Mich., and John D. McCain, Lawrenceville, N.J.; his stepmother, Ola M. McCain, North Augusta, S.C.; three brothers, Charlie McCain, Trenton, S.C., Samuel Macfield McCain and Benjamin McCain, both of Edgefield, S.C.; four sisters, Hattie L. McCain, Ophelia M. Abney and Thelma M. Stokes all of North Augusta, S.C. and Vivian M. Christian, Upper Marlboro, Md.; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

** ORDER OF SERVICE ** Rev. George L. Brightharp - Presiding

PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL

HYMN .............................................................. “Go Preach My Gospel”

SCRIPTUREOld Testament - Psalm 23 ................ Rev. George L. BrightharpNew Testament - II Timothy 4:1-9 .............. Rev. W. H. McCain

PRAYER OF COMFORT .................................... Rev. Limuer Myers

HYMN ............................. Carey Hill and Bethlehem Gospel Choirs“Precious Lord’’

REMARKS (Three Minutes, Please)Master Thomas Reynolds, Jr.

Rev. W. H. McCain Rev. Robert Daniels

OBITUARY ........................................................................ Read Silently

ACKNOW LEDGEM ENTS........................... Mrs. Georgia C. Scott

SELEC TIO N .................... Carey Hill and Bethlehem Gospel Choirs“Let the Work I ’ve Done, Speak Tor M e”

EULOGY ............................................................... Rev. Alfred Holmes

RECESSIONAL

INTERMENT Carey Hill Baptist Church Cemetery

** PALLBEARERS **Deacons of Bethlehem Baptist Church

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** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **Deacons of Carey Hill Baptist Church

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TributeWhen we think o f a Strong man We will remember you.When we think o f a Proud man We will remember you.When we think o f a Hard working man We will remember you.When we think o f a man with Motivation We will remember you.When we think o f a Determined man We will remember you.

When we think o f an accepting man o f God’s plan Even when you knew the outcome wasn’t favorable You met that challenge and said i t ’s God’s will.

Life is precious You lived it your way Remembrance o f you will sustain us And motivate us to live life to its fullest And trust in the Lord always.

THE FAMILY

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** ACKNOWLEDGEMENT **The family of the late Rev. Samuel Joseph McCain, wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all prayers, comforting words, and other acts of kindness made on their behalf. May God be with you.

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