The Historic Springfield Baptist Church

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January 13, 1942
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August 4, 2006
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
3:00 EM.
The Historic
Springfield Baptist Church
114 Twelfth Street
Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Dr. E. T. Martin, Pastor, Officiating
Richard 5. Burkeen, was born January 13, 1942 to the
late Oscar Burkeen and Evelyn Burkeen of Chattanooga,
Tennessee. On Friday, August 4, 2006, he departed this life.
He was a member of the Historic Springfield Baptist Church
where he served on the Executive Board and the Layman©s
Ministry. He served faithfully until his health began to fail.
Richard attended public schools in Hamilton County,
Tennessee. He served in the United States Army and was a
Veteran of the Vietnam War. During his life span he worked
as a Real Estate Broker, Insurance Agent, and an Advertising
Executive, and he was the owner of Multi-Media of Augusta.
Before establishing his own business he was the Vice
President for WAEG/WAEJ-FM Radio Stations, General
Manager at Foxie 103 and General Sales Manager and Co-op
Marketing Director at Kicks 99. For seventeen years, he
worked in the Advertising Industry in management,
marketing, and finance. He owned several businesses and
served on many committees over the years.
Richard Burkeen was united in holy matrimony to the former
Ruby Howard for over 20 years. To this union, one son was
born. He also had a devoted daughter, and two devoted step
sons. He was a devoted father and husband.
Richard leaves to cherish and celebrate his life: his loving and
devoted wife, Ruby Burkeen; daughter, Richelle (William)
Wormly; son, RiShaun Burkeen; two step-sons, Gerald
(Donna) Butler and Tony Butler; mother, Evelyn Burkeen;
sister, Marlene Sisney; mother-in-law, Ruth Leaverette; three
sisters-in-law, Shirley H. Mack, Betty Fryar and Evelyn Oates;
brother-in law, Hollis Brewington; eight grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; a devoted niece, Pamela Mack; and host
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
O/; Lord mw Tow needed Tour father©s hand
for the strength that He gives reinforces His flan
Even when Tour hands together weren©t clutched
All through Tour life Tou felt His touch
God I know I can no longer hold his hand
So f lease hold on to it far me if Tou can
Because the love for him Tou will always show
And now in Tour hands Tou©ll never let go.
By RiShaun S. Burkeen
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Rev. Hardy Bennings, Presiding
Prelude ..........................................Rev. Tommie Johnson
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Processional .................................."God of Our Fathers"
Selection ..............................Springfield Sanctuary Choir
"What a Friend We Have In Jesus"
Prayer................................................Rev. Gustave Frazer
Scripture..........................................Rev. Derwin Jackson
Selection ..............................Springfield Sanctuary Choir
"Wear a Crown"
Reflections ..................................(Three Minutes Please)
As a Church Member..................Mr. Hartley Gibbons
As a Father ......................................Mr. Gerald Butler
As a Neighbor ....................................Mr. Bill Wright
As a Friend ......................................Mr. Tyrone Butler
Poem ....................................................Ms. Pamela Mack
Acknowledgments..............................Ms. Carolyn Butler
Solo..................................................Ms. Sandra Johnson
"Precious Lord"
Eulogy............................................Rev. Dr. E. T. Martin
Pastor, Historic Springfield Baptist Church
Recessional ......................................"Going Up Yonder"
Interment....................................Hillcrest Memorial Park
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M.ay I say goodbye to pain filled days
And endless lonely nights?
I©ve lived my life and done my best,
An example I tried to be.
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So can I take that step beyond
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And set my spirit free;
I didn©t want to go at first,
Ifought with all my might.
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But something seems to draw me now
To a ware 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 afraid,
Because I see your tears.
I©ll not be far - 1 promise that
And hope you always know my spirit will be
Close to you wherever you may go,
Thank you for loving me;
Tou know I love you too That©s why it hard to say goodbye
And end this with you.
So hold me now, just one more time
And let me hear you say,
Because you care so much more...
Tou let me go today.
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Miles Williams
Byron Gates
Tyrone Butler
Hartley Gibbons
Milledge Williams
Issac Johnson
Johnny Gates
Curtis White
Springfield Baptist Church Layman©s Ministry
Members of the Augusta Canal Authority
Members of the Augusta African-American
Historical Committee, Inc.
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The Usher©s Union of Georgia
Historic Springfield Baptist Church Usher Ministry
Saint Johns Memorial Building
Historic Springfield Baptist Church
The family of the late Richard Burkeen, sincerely
appreciates all the expressions of kindness, sympathy
and care shown during our time of bereavement. Your
acts of kindness have been a source of strength and
inspiration for which we will be forever grateful.
The Family
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