printable service program - Banks Memorial Funeral Home

PALLBEARERS
Greg Davis
Jerry Kidd
Terry Penn
FLOWER BEARERS
Treonque Barnett,
Creg Johnson, Jr,.
Clinton Kidd
Nieces, Family and Friends
In Loving Memory
“Say not in grief, he is no more but live in thankfulness that he was” Hebrew Proverb
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family of the late Mr. Rufus Barnett expresses sincere gratitude to all of
our family and friends for the many acts of kindness shown to our family
during this time of loss. May God bless each and every one of you.
The Barnett Family
Just like the sun that rises to start a new day, I was always
happy to see you and know that you were there for me. My
dad, my father, my friend. Now, Just like the sun that sets at
the close of day, you are gone. You have slipped behind the veil
of gold and left me to remember your beauty. I could not be
who I am today, had I not have seen you rise in my life. Daddy,
I won’t forget you. I won’t forget the life lessons you taught me, the hugs of encouragement, the
love and the never ending joy of being your daughter. I won’t forget. I won’t ever forget you….
Rest now, daddy. Your life has been filled with love for others. We’ll miss you, but we will never
let you go.
Tracie
Mr. Rufus Barnett
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Premium care and distinctive services provided to this family by the professional staff of:
Banks Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations
2:00 P.M.
2127 Highway 84 West
Frisco City, Alabama 36445
251-575-7003
First Baptist Church
“When You Need Someone Who Cares”
Rev. Matthew Davis, Officiating
Programs printed by: Carole J. Banks
Monroeville, AL
“Remembering His Life”
Rufus Barnett was born on October 17, 1944, to Ruth Howard in Pensacola, FL, and was raised lovingly by Phil and Ollie Barnett. A jovial spirited person with a kind heart, he trusted the Lord. He
accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and united with the St. Peter Baptist Church.
He met Willie Mae Kidd and they entered into the sanctity of Holy Matrimony. Their union of fortyfortynine years brought about the love of four children. Rufus was a hard working man who provided for
his family through honest means. He was a truck driver for Scott Paper Company (later became Kimberlyberly-Clark) for many years and later drove for USA Concrete. He loved life and will always be remembered for the beautiful smile that was always on his face. Rufus enjoyed music, family and fun.
In the early morning hours of Thursday, September 4, 2014, the Lord saw that his servant had grown
weary. He stretched out his hands and drew Rufus into the Kingdom to have his rest. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Rufus Tikoya “Tee” Barnett, II, and three siblings, Connie Dubose
Willie Mae Parker and Lent Davis.
Rufus’ spirit will always be cherished and memories of him will live forever in the lives of his devoted
wife, Willie Mae Barnett of Monroeville, AL; his children, Milton (Maxine) Barnett of Lithonia, GA,
Tracie Barnett of Fairhope, AL, Shanda Barnett and Sikoya Barnett (adopted) both of Monroeville,
AL; three sisters, Yvonne of Prattville, AL, Ernestine Stokes and Frances Bettis both of Mobile, AL;
two brothers, Arthur Penn of Saraland, AL and Robert (Mary) Penn of Brooklyn, NY; one godgoddaughter, Lazonia (Ronald) Marshall of Monroeville, AL; fourteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren; one sister in law: Dorethea Davis of Franklin, AL; seven brothersbrothers-inin-law, Jerry Kidd and
Sandy (Annie) Kidd both of Monroeville, AL, Joe (Evelyn) Kidd of Germany, Robert (Jannie Mae) Kidd
of Vredenburgh, AL, Deloster Kidd of Coy, AL, James (Kathy) Kidd of Uriah, AL and
Nathaniel
Dubose of Montgomery, AL; one devoted nephew, Greg Davis of Monroeville, AL; a host of other
loved nieces, nephews, family and many caring friends.
“I’m Really Gonna Miss You”
Willie Mae
I’m really gonna miss you, it’s really gonna be different without
you, time is going to be hard and slow.
For the rest of my life, I’m going to be thinking about you,
yes, I am. Time came when you had to go.
I’ll miss you my buddy, I’ll miss you my friend.
I promise my love for you will never end.
In your finest hour, I was there with you and without you things
will never be the same. But there’s a higher power that we all
must answer to and you heard him calling your name.
Pa, you held
me in your
arms when I
was a baby.
Looking at
this picture
lets me know
that you were a proud father holding your son. You held me up as
though I was standing on my own
two feet. You were looking down
at me with that big smile, and I’m
leaning back resting on your
should, so peacefully. This shows
me that this was the beginning of
“father and son.”
The Order of Service
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION………………………………………………………………….Choir
SCRIPTURES:
Old Testament………………………..…………………...Pulpit
New Testament………………..………Rev. Terry Johnson
PRAYER OF COMFORT………………………………Dr. Floyd Peacock
SOLO…………………………………………………….Bro. Robert Rankins
EXPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS
2 Minutes Please
SELECTION……….……………………….………………………………...Choir
Pa, daddy, my buddy, Rufus, now
that he end has come, it’s extremely difficult to say goodbye. I
will always cherish those wonderful times we had together, the
road trips, laughter, sitting in your
“man cave” enjoying each other
and especially the times you let me
know how much you love me in
your own special way. Pa, although you are gone, I don’t want
to say goodbye, as for now, I will
say rest now, no more sickness,
and no more pain. I will always
carry you in my heart.
I love you—Milton
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS…………………….………….Sis. Gwen Kyles
SELECTION……………………….……..”
SELECTION……………………….……..”I’m
I’m Really Gonna Miss You
You””
EULOGY…………………..…………………………...Rev. Matthew Davis
(In the hands of the Funeral Director)
RECESSIONAL
“Daddy”
Life will never be the same
without you in our lives. I never could have imagined what
life would be like without you
and here we are feeling the void
of your absence. Our hearts are broken and stained
with tears. Our grief is more than we can handle.
You were always the rock of our existence; the
smile on a bad day and the laughter on our rainy
days. We’ll miss you forever, Daddy. I love you….
Shanda