Kevin Black

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Order of Service Musical Prelude, Organist Processional, Clergy & Family Hymn of Praise

Scripture Readings Psalms 23 ……………………………………………... Rev. Jimmy Jones John 14:7 Prayer Hymn …………………………………… Let the Church Say Amen Tributary Remarks ...………………………………. Lawrence Black Poem ……………….............I’m Free……………………………….

Acknowledgements Obituary…………………………………….……Ernestine Sparrow Solo …………..…To God be the Glory…….............. Ebonee Davis

A Message of Hope

Reverend Warren Jones, Jr. Musical Selection

Final Viewing Benediction Recessional

“I’m Free”

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all too brief; Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

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A Celebration of Life

Active Pallbearers Johnny Burnes AC Burnes Peter Frank

Arthur Jackson Darrin Williams Ellis Jackson

Honorary Pallbearers Kevon Morris Robert Johnson James Stewart Nethleen Clavo Ishmael Muhammad

Ke’on Morris Rashid Muhammad Kenneth Black Barron Russell Brian Celestine 9th Ward Congress Boys

Lawrence Black Ke’drae Morris Fred Russell Rashad Russell Myron Celestine

Kevin Anthony

Black

Alpha May 21, 1963

Omega February 26, 2014

As it is written, “No eye has seen, nor ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

Acknowledgements

INTERNMENT Mount Olivet Cemetery

The Black family would like to take this time to thank each an every one of you for all of your kind words, cards, flowers and most of all, your prayers. We thank God for family and friends such as you.

Floral Arrangements Adrian’s Florist 852 N. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119

4000 Norman Mayer Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122

ARRANGEMENTS Gertrude Geddes Willis 2120 Jackson Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believe in me will never die.”

John 11:25-26

REPAST New Salem B. C. Multi-Purpose Hall 1530 Alvar Street New Orleans, LA 70117

Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 338-8753 or (504) 453-2186

New Salem Baptist Church 1530 Alvar Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Friday, March 7, 2014 * 11:00 am Visitation: 10:00am – 11:00 a.m.

Officiant: Pastor Warren Jones, Jr.

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Kevin Anthony Black Kevin Anthony Black was born on May 21, 1963 to the union of Calvin and the late Yvette Marie Black. departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

He

Kevin was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. He graduated from Joseph S. Clark High School and attended Southern University at New Orleans.

Kevin was always the life of the party.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved going to secondlines and he also enjoyed riding bikes with his grandson at Bunny Friend park. His character was one-of-akind that could never be duplicated.

Kevin leaves to cherish his fond memories, his father, Calvin Black; three children, Quita and Keisha Black and Kevon Morris; three grandsons, Robert Johnson, Ke’on and Ke’drae Morris; six siblings, Lisa, Lawrence (Bobbie), Kenneth and Karen Black, Rashid (Roulette) Muhammad, and Sharon (Fred) Russell; and his Godfather, James (Boobby) Celestin.

Keven was preceded in death by his mother, Yvette Marie Black; his maternal grandparents, Murphy and Hilma Celestin; his paternal grandparents, John and Josephine Black; his uncle, Lawson “Sunny” Celestine, Sr. and cousin, Lawson Celestine, Jr.