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Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:00 A.M.

(?hrist &hurohAugusta, Georgia

Reverend Stanley Roat ~ OFFICIATING ~

January 31, J9JS- dfavmber 10, 200S

(Joe) Cherry Goudy was born January 31,

1915, to John Goudy and Hannah Cherry Goudy in Augusta,

Georgia. He began his early education at Haines Normal and

Industrial Institute and attended Paine College, both in Augusta,

Georgia. He completed business studies in Philadelphia, Penn

sylvania.

Joe was a decorated World War II Veteran. A member of the

370th U.S. Army Regimental Combat Team of the 92nd Division,

he received the Army Bronze Star Medal, three Battle Stars to

his Campaign Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge and a Merito

rious Unit Citation, making him Augusta©s most highly decorated

combat officer at that time. After WWII, he returned to Phila

delphia, Pennsylvania where he worked for both the U.S. Postal

Service and for Apple Storage and Moving Company where he

served as Chief Financial Officer and Estimator.

After more than thirty (30) years in Philadelphia, Joe joined the

New Exodus (the southern migration) and returned home to

Augusta with his spouse, Ann, who preceded him in death. He

was always very active in the community and served as Post Com

mander of the American Legion Post No. 292 in Philadelphia.

Joe continued his life of service, becoming involved in civic and

political affairs in Augusta. He also served on the Board of Di

rectors of Shiloh Community Services, Haines Institute, Ambas

sadors Club, and NAACP. Joe reunited with his childhood church,

Christ Presbyterian, which he served faithfully until his death.

His memory will be cherished by his: devoted wife, Lillian Goudy;

daughter, Michelle Jackson (Joseph), Lithonia, GA; sister, Carlene

Goudy Thomas; grandchildren, Jennifer MaGruder, Alexis Jack

son, and Joseph Jackson, Jr., Lithonia, GA; cousins, Roberta Cherry

Baker and Raymond Wainwright of Atlanta, GA; nieces and neph

ews, Carlton Thomas, Atlanta, GA, Marie Foster, Newark, NJ,

Marshall Thomas (Veronica) Atlanta, GA, and Anita Whatley

(Lynn, Sr.), Atlanta, GA; two sisters-in-law, Dr. Wilhelmina Wright

(Sammy) and Martha Teamer (Henry), who was extremely help

ful during this time; three brothers-in-law, Fred Kemp (Essie),

Henry Kemp (Brenda), and Kenny Kemp, all of Augusta, GA;

and a host of other relatives and friends.

Nights can be long and so lonely

Filled with such anguish and pain,

But joy cometh in the morningLike sunshine after the rain.

Sometimes your heart can be achingFilled with such grief and sorrow,

But joy cometh in the morningBringing hope for the morrow.

For God hath not always promised

Sunshine and blue skies above,

But joy cometh in the morning»

Bringing God©s peace and His love.

They say it always seems darkestIn the hours before the dawn,But joy cometh in the morning

Giving us faith to go on.

Thus we should trust Jesus alwaysGive him each sorrow and pain

For joy cometh in the morning

Like sunshine after the rain.~ MARY£. HARRINOTON

(~CheReverend Norris V. Rouse

~ Presiding ~

Processional

Prayer Dr. Nathaniel hvin

ScripturesNew Testament .......................................... Father Louis BohlerOld Testament ....................................... Rev. Norris V. Rouse

Musical Selection ......................................................... Choir

Re/lections (2 Minutes, Please)Classmate & Haines Alumni ~ Mrs. Lucille Floyd

AmbassadorsNeighborhood Association President ~ Aflonsa C. Hildreth

Shiloh Association ~ Mrs. Ruth Crauiford

Acknowledgements ................................. Mrs. Magnolia Donahue

Solo ........................................................... Mr. Frank Griffin

Eulogy ...................................................... Rev. Stanley Roat

Recessional

Interment ............................................. Cedar Grove Cemetery

~ Repast ~Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center

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I love the beauty of the scene,

Would roam again o©er fields so green,

But since I may not, let me spend

My strength for others to the end --

For those who tread on rock and stone,

And bear their burden all alone,

Who loiter not in leafy bowers,

Nor hear the birds or pluck the flowers.

A larger kindness give to me,

A deeper love and sympathy,

Then, O, one day

May someone say ~-

Remembering a lessened pain

"Would he pass this way again."

~ EVA ROSE YORK