The celebration of Jimmi's life started at MCCLA just about 3pm. (JD) Sebastian played a moving piano prelude before Rev Mark Elias (founder and pastor of Calvary Open Door Worship Center) delivered the invocation. Franklin Calvin brought us greetings and was followed by a Musical Selection from a trio (John Logan, Roger Owens, and MCCLA music director Mark) and Lucia Chappelle reading Scripture. Roger Hardesty and Ron Price, both close musical colleagues of Jimmi then provided a powerful musical selection - and a PowerPoint presentation of Jimmi's life was shown. The Dave Weston Singers delivered a resolution honoring Jimmi. Rev Barbara Haynes read a poem and sang. She was followed by Rev Perry's Eulogy. But there was a surprise ... just before Rev Perry's eulogy, Jimmi's brother, his daughter and her daughter who were in from Chicago, spoke a few words. After Rev Perry's eulogy, which was peppered with many fun stories and fond memories of the 37+ years of their friendship, Jane Syftestad played a stirring musical selection. Deacon John Logan delivered the prayer for the journey. After this wonderful 2 hour service, we all moved upstairs for a delightful meal and time of sharing.
The denomination also issued an Obituary that you may wish to read.
And now, the pictures:
 Sebastian playing the prelude |
 Rev Mark Elias delivering the invocation |
 Mr Franklin Calvin bringing greetings |
 John, Roger and Mark singing a wonderful selection |
 Lucia Chappelle reading scripture |
 Ron and Roger's musical offering |
 One of the Dave Weston singers delivering the resolution. |
 Rev Barbara Haynes reading poem before her song |
 Rev Barbara SINGING!! |
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Photos by Mark S Hahn