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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 his call, I turned my back and left it all.

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

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the end of the 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 too I will miss.

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

My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed 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.

~Acknowledgement ~ Leo Allen Comer, Sr.

The family of acknowledges and thanks you for your countless acts of remembrance, honor, and reverence. God bless you for the many beautiful ways you shared with us during our loss. May the Lord bless you, keep you and make his face to shine upon you, now and forever more.

~Active Pallbearers ~

Keith Chandler Joseph Reeves Jeffrey Reid Mark Reid Tige Reid Robert Tipler

~Interment & Committal Rites ~ Parkway Memorial Gardens 2841 Paul Coffman Drive Jackson, Tennessee 38301

Janice M. Fair-Salters Arrangements Entrusted to:

Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services 116 Allen Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 731-736-4333

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Leo Allen Comer, Sr.

was born on July 29, 1936, to Elijah Allen Comer and Dorothy Bond Comer in Madison County, Tennessee.

The Lord Jesus in his infinite wisdom decided to call him home to his heavenly rest in the early hours of Tuesday, April 25, 2017, after a brief battle with colon cancer.

Leo was raised in the Blair’s Chapel community by his loving grandmother Ethel Givens Comer and aunt Laree Comer Reid. He attended DenmarkWest High School, Denmark, Tennessee and despite life challenges that delayed his matriculation he persevered and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1956. At an early age, he professed a belief in Christ and united with Blair’s Chapel CME Church where he remained a faithful member until the time of his passing. Over the years he has participated in a number of ministries including the Usher Board, the Male Chorus and most recently serving as Chairman of the Trustee Board.

Leo has always been a passionate advocate for youth and the Blair’s Chapel community. Many young men will remember him as the coach of the youth baseball team. Though his coaching he was able to impact the lives of a number of young men in the community.

Leo was employed for much of his career as an electrician with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Additionally, over his employment history, he worked at Milan Arsenal, Loomis and was the owner/proprietor of a small neighborhood gathering place. He also served as a volunteer sheriff.

Those left to celebrate a life well lived are his eight children; three sons, Leo Jr., Nashville, Tennessee, Donald, Memphis, Tennessee, and Elton, Jackson; five daughters, Patricia Reid, Jackson, Tennessee, Gloria (Stanford) Jackson, Gainesville Florida, Leola Porter, Baltimore, Maryland, Avis (Ted) Austin, Jackson, Tennessee and Sylvia (Eric) Hulsey, Memphis, Tennessee; two special cousins that he referred to as sisters, Bobbie Jean Reid and Willette Chandler both of Jackson Tennessee; ten grandchildren Martino Theus, Leonard Porter, Delvin Miller, Alisha Williams, Ebonee Comer, Justin Comer, Leah Lanier, Morganne Austin, Jordan Hulsey and Payton Hulsey; nine great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family, friends and colleagues.

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Saturday, April 29, 2017 11:00 A.M.

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Blairs Chapel C. M. E. Church 2293 Steam Mill Ferry Road Jackson, Tennessee 38301

Pastor Terrance Miller ~Officating~

Processional Selection...............................................................Blairs Chapel Male Chorus Affirmation of Faith:

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day He arose from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.

Amen

Prayer.....................................................................Reverend Varnell Womack Old Testament Scripture.............................................Reverend Matthew Tate New Testament Scripture.......................................Reverend Nathaniel Carter Solo...........................................................................................Vivian McGee Resolution and Acknowledgements...............................................Veda Woods Remarks..................................................................Reverend Terrance Miller Eulogy...................................................................Reverend Lloyd Springfield Recessional