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Elijah Bouie Obituary
He was educated in the Tallahassee, FL public school system. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1, 1954 to November 10, 1956 and received an honorable discharge. He was united in holy matrimony to Sarah Rogers on May 11, 1957. He was the founder and CEO of Bouie Construction, Inc., which is 100% owned/operated by the Bouie family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bell (nee Brinson) Bouie.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Sarah Bouie, of Joliet, IL; nine children, Ronald (Tommie Jean) Bouie, Robert (Marsheela) Bouie, Sharon (William) Foster, Patricia Bouie, all of Joliet, IL, Elijah (Cynthia) Bouie Jr. of Havelock, NC, Alicia (Daniel) Jackson of Fayetteville, NC, Teresa Collins of Joliet, IL, Donnell (Virginia) Bouie of Shorewood, IL and Alphonso Bouie of Joliet, IL; father, Artie Bouie; two sisters, Emma Deloris Brown (Willie Everett) and Mary Lee Bouie-Lambert; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special niece, Katina Felix; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the funeral home and 6:00-8:00 PM at Christ Temple Church, 212 Richards St., Joliet, IL. Service at 8: 00 PM, Bishop J.E. Moore officiating. Interment Friday, October 6, 2006 10:00 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
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112 Richards St. 815-723-1283
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catchings family
October 16, 2006
May GOD BLESS your family in your time of sorrow.
Alicia Jackson
October 16, 2006
Hi Father,
It's me, (you know, your opinionated daughter in NC),knowing that I won't get a response this time, but I'm making use of the opportunity that has avail itself to me.
It's been a rough journey, since God called you home! However, since I know God, I know that eventually the pain and tears will subside. There are so many things that I feel we could still talk about, debate, etc. But time has run out!
If I could have one wish now concerning you and I, it would be to hear your voice on the other end of the telephone. "Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Bouie here, how's my baby doing?"
Nonetheless, as we always ended our conversations... Mad Love for You, Much Love to You. I'll see on the other side!
To my father, Mr. Bouie
From your daughter, Mrs. Jackson
PS I have the bull by the horns and I'm digging in.
Much Love (It's good to know that I am not in this game by myself)
Viola Rainey
October 9, 2006
To Pat and Teresa,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. May God continue to bless and strengthened you during this time in your lives, for we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
I am happy that God saw fit for our paths to cross.
Viola Rainey
USI Midwest Insurance Agency
LORINE SAMUELS
October 8, 2006
Patricia Bouie & Family,
My heartfelt sympathay to you and the family. May God bless you and give you peace. As always, I will be happy to assist you in anyway I can. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if you need to.
Strategic Business Services, Inc.
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Maurice Pinkney
October 6, 2006
I first met Mr. Bouie a little over ten years ago. Fresh out of college and wanting to get my career started in construction management, I submitted my resume to several companies, one of them a small company in my hometown, Bouie Construction, Inc. He offered me a position as a APM/Estimator. I thought that I had won the lottery. In the short weeks that followed, I recall going home at night and thinking to myself, "what in the world have I gotten myself into?"(smile) But in the months that followed, I understood that what I had gotten was a powerful and dynamic mentor willing to share with me all the knowledge and wisdom of years past the best way that he knew how. What I got was a man that opened himself, his business, and his home to me. Preparing me not just for life in construction, but life itself. I recall countless evenings going back and forth with him in the office, sometimes until 10 or 12 at night, but it was ok because I didn't mind learning, and he didn't mind teaching. That's the kind of man he was. As the years went by and I decided to see if I could make it in the world from underneath his everpresent wing of protection over me that I had grown very much accustomed to, it took me over a month to accept a position with another firm and tell Mr. Bouie. First, because I was scared.(smile) But secondly, because I wasn't just leaving Bouie Construction, I was leaving a sister in Patricia. I was leaving a brother in Don. I was leaving Mrs. Bouie and Mr. Bouie. I was leaving family. Yet and still, he did what he had always done, offering me his words of advice and encouragement while letting me know in his own way that for whatever reason, if need be, I could always come "home". For that, I will always cherish the time spent with Mr. Bouie. For that, I will always cherish him.
- Maurice to #1.
- This is #1, over.
- God bless you #1.
- 10-4, #1 out.
CARLA ANDERSON
October 5, 2006
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE BOUIE FAMILY. LOOK TO THE HILLS FROM WHERE YOUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD!
Dana & Sharen Walker
October 5, 2006
Bob
Sorry for the loss of your dad our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family.
Will Artley
October 5, 2006
Elijah Bouie was and will always be a great man. I will miss him coming over my dad's house. We had so much fun playing games like dominoes and just talking about life in general. God now has been blessed with the best general contractor I know. I will miss him. God bless the entire Bouie family.
STANLEY , SYLENA MOFFETT
October 4, 2006
TO THE BOUIE FAMILY, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU, JUST KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SPARROW! GOD BLESS YOU!
ROGER HARRIS
October 4, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
anita griffin
October 4, 2006
peace be with you
ANGEL ZAMUDIO
October 4, 2006
Bob
Sorry for the loss of your dad, you and your family are in our prayers.
Larry, Ruby, and Family Craft
October 4, 2006
Sharon and Bouie family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
PS,30:5 For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for life weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
1Corinthians 5:8 We are confident yes well pleased rather to be absent from body and to be present with the lord.
Michael McCullum
October 4, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Daphney Page (Harris Bank)
October 4, 2006
To Ms. Patricia B. and family:
My heart goes out to you now and in the days ahead.
Sandra Duckworth-Riggins
October 4, 2006
May God comfort, and carry you at this difficult time.Our prays are with the family.
Ken Dantzler
October 4, 2006
To Bob and Family, I'm extremely sadden for the loss of your father.My prayers and sorrow go out to your family.
La'Tosha, Ja'Mari, & Jamani Craft
October 4, 2006
Aunt Sharon and Bouie Family,
We send our love and our prayers to you and your family. Continue to trust in the Lord and lean on him, for His grace is sufficient for thee: for His strength is made perfect in weakness.(2 Corinthians 12:9) Sending our love and our deepest condolences.
God Bless,
The Craft Family
ELVIS&HANNAH VANN
October 4, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nicole Shelby
October 4, 2006
Sharon & Tina and the rest of the Bouie family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your lost. - Nicole Shelby & Breanica Smith
Dan Mathless
October 4, 2006
He was a wonderful man, and quite a character.
wilma
October 4, 2006
Hey, Sharon I am praying for your family Love ya Wilma
JULUIS BRUMFIELD
October 4, 2006
Im very sorry for the passing on of a great man.
Bettye Gavin
October 4, 2006
Pat, Sharon and the entire Bouie family,
May love soothe you, may words comfort you and may God's peace fill your heart during this difficult time.Ours prayers are with you.
Allan Brooks, Sr.
October 4, 2006
God Bless the Bouie Family.
The
Brooks Family
CHARLOTTE COGGINS
October 4, 2006
To Patricia, Donnell and the entire Bouie Family, be encouraged and know that all things are working together for your good. May the Lord give you and your family unyielding and impenetrable strength during your time of bereavement.
Robin Etta Cottrell
October 4, 2006
To Sharon and family Be Blessed at this time.
Richard Welch
October 3, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosalyn Putman
October 3, 2006
Patrica Bouie and the entire Bouie Family, on behalf of your Wilberforce Alumni family, Chicago Alumni Chapter we offer our condolences to you and the family. Continue to trust in God and keep you hands in his hand. Pat, know that your WU family has you and your family in our prayers
Rosalyn Putman, WUAA- Chicago Chapter President
Brenda J. Cooper-Bolden
October 3, 2006
I’m so very sorry for your lost.
God will give you the strength that you need.
Lynn Crudup-Franklin
October 3, 2006
Sharon and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family. We pray that you will forever remember the good times and the pain of your grief will subside. Look to God for your strength.
October 3, 2006
Theresa Kelly Logan (Jackson, MS)
Rex Eason Sr.
October 3, 2006
Mr. B. I'm at a lost for words. You really caught me off guards with this one and I really was ready for this. But as you always said you would go out with your boots on and kicking. "Partner" you keep watch of Bouie and Eason we are still in your hands. Peace
nathaniel thomas
October 3, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rickie Evans
October 3, 2006
In life one word is strong that word is "love". For only a few chosen are told that word. So please cherish the thought of knowing that he was loved by so many. And adored by everyone.
John Pinnick
October 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Willie Love
October 3, 2006
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