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DRISKELL, Jerry, Sr. Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Jerry Driskell, Sr. of Decatur, Tuesday, August 7, 2012; 11:00AM at Greater Bethany Baptist Church, 786 Thurmond St. NW. Rev. Dr. Curtis L. Lester, Officiating. Interment Wood Place Cemetery, Milledgeville, GA. Family and friends are asked to assemble 10:30AM at the church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Doris Driskell; three children, Jerry Driskell, Jr. (Sheryl), Michael Driskell and Pamela Driskell; other relatives and friends. Public viewing TODAY from 3-9 PM, with Family Hour from 6-7 PM. (404) 758-1731

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6, 2012.
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Sis Doris, Pam, Mike, and Jerry Jr....your husband...your father was a shining example of the African American husband and father. He was truly what God meant in the "imago dei"...the making in God's own image. Dea Driskell exemplified the diaconal ministry...a servant extraordinaire...I never saw a brother work so hard for a church. He clearly set the standard. The Greater Bethany Baptist Church will miss his physical presence...but we all know that he is now a part of that glorious great cloud of witnesses that the writer of Hebrews spoke of. I'm gonna miss you brother, I'm gonna miss you.

Carlton Johnson

August 7, 2012

With our deepest sincere sympathies. Mrs. Doris Driskell, we are in prayer for you and the family during this time of your loss.

Tracy Cruver & Family

August 7, 2012

From the Entire Quarterman Families,
Know that God's Sweet Angels Welcomed Home A Kind,Gentle and Loving Man. That my family has ever had the pleasure to know. Driskell's know that your Father & Husband is in God's Sweet Care. Remember How Bless You Are and that he's in the BEST of all
Places!

God's Speed & Thank You!

Karol & The Q's

August 7, 2012

Much love & many prayers for Mrs. Driskell & Family.

Trina, Simeon(Minnie Howell Family) Thomas

August 6, 2012

Ms Doris and the entire Driskell family. May God comfort and rock you in His arms of love. We pray for continued strengh now and in the days to come. God bless. Love ya...

Douglas and Connie Robinson and family

August 6, 2012

Our prayers are with the family doing these times and we are giving our deepest sympathy.

Nigel & Brenda Jackson

August 6, 2012

Mrs Doris & Family

We extend to you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Deacon Jerry. We know how much he loved his family and Greater Bethany Baptist Church. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning when you savor the memories of the work that he did not only for his family and church but countless others. Deacon Jerry was on my side when I questioned why a female wasn't on the Trustee Board and I requested to be a member of the Trustee Board and conference attendees voted me in. Thanks to you and Deacon Jerry for inspiring us to become a servants for the church and to give freely of our time.

Evelyn & Bobby Baker

August 6, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 6, 2012

You have our deepest sympathy. The Hudson Family (Louvenia, Carolyn & Linda)

Louvenia Hudson

August 4, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

willie butler

August 4, 2012

MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS GOES TO THE DRISKELL FAMILY IN LOST OF THEIR BELOVED DEACON DRISKELL. STAY PRAYED UP WITH THE LORD TO GUIDE YOU THRU THIS HARD TIME

ANGELYN UPSHAW PITMAN

August 4, 2012

The Reeves family of Milledgeville,Ga share your lost of Mr. Pete. Pete and Doris family has been a part of our life before moving to Decatur,so we feel your pain. To the Driskell family in Decatur and Milledgeville our heartful sympathy goes out to you all and our prays will be with you forever.

Frances Reeves

August 4, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dea. Jerry. He was truly loved by the King Family and especially my Sister Janette. To Doris and the family know that " For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1. With sincere love. Rev. Carole King

August 3, 2012

Doris and family, you were there when I lost Clarence and I'm here for you. May God bless and comfort all of you.
Mary Wells

August 3, 2012

The Wells Family send our condolences to The Driskell Family. You've been a 2nd family to us over the years. We love you and we're praying your strength in the Lord.

Cynthia Wells-Bowens

August 3, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the Driskell Jr. family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

August 3, 2012

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