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James Geter Obituary

HEPHZIBAH , Ga. Ñ Mr. James R. Geter of Pinnacle Way entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2010 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center . Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Karlton Howard officiating. Burial will be at Bellevue Memorial Garden with full military honors. Mr. Geter, a native of Kingsland, GA, was a graduate of Ralph Bunch High School, Woodbine, GA. He was a U.S . Army retiree and a member of Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors are a devoted wife of thirty six years, Lula M. Geter; five sons, James R. Geter, Jr., Akexandria, VA, John W. Hodges, Kalvin Grant, Houston Grant, Maurice Grant, Augusta, GA; six daughters, Debbie Geter (James) Pinckney, Savannah, GA, Robbie (Rudolph) Rivera, Chesapeake, VA, Loretta (Floyd) Madison, Sioux City, IA, Priscilla Shoemake, Augusta, Karen Geter, Kingsland, GA, Connie Johnson, Yorktown, VA; two brothers, Larry (Delores) Geter, Jimmy (Debra) Geter, Woodbine, GA; five sisters, Jannie Kinnitt, Cherrie Geter, Woodbine, GA, Lucille (Arthur) Dawson, Kingsland, GA, Vivian (Wilbert) Mathis, Hilliard, FL, Cora Lee Mims, Ft. Pierce, FL; mother-in-law, Grace Kelly, Hephzibah; forty two grandchildren; forty seven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road , Hephzibah , GA

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2010.

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Karen Geter

November 14, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering Our Father today and always.

Robin Geter-Rivera

April 21, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

JANET GORDEN

December 23, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrea Dawson Alexander

December 21, 2010

May God continue to strengthen our family during these hours of bereavement.
Warm Regards!

Debbie Pinckney

December 21, 2010

Debbie Geter Pinckney, Savannah Georgia

Nina Burns & Maurice Grant

December 21, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Mark & Mary Combs

December 21, 2010

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.

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