Pallbearers
Ricky King • Charles Elms • Jerrod Certion Eugene Agnew • Michael Hopkins • Brandon Mccarty
In Loving Memory Of
Honorary Pallbearers
William C. Elms, Sr. • Arthel Mays • Timothy Mays Lonelle Mays • Reginald Dantzler • Charles Dantzler Ronald Dantzler • Donald Elms • Carl Elms
Acknowledgement
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral spray, if so, saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend would say. Perhaps you were not there at all; just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you very much whatever the part. The Elms Family
BenElms, Jr. Final Arrangements Entrusted To:
Northwest Funeral Chapel, Inc. O’Bee, Ford & Frazier
6630 West Hampton Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218 414-462-6020 Designed & Printed By Milwaukee Times
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Sunrise
October 17, 1938
Sunset
March 16, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016 Viewing: 10:00 a.m. • Service: 11:00 a.m. St. Mark A.M.E. Church 1616 West Atkinson Avenue • Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rev. Darryl Williams, Pastor - Officiating
Obituary Sunrise:
Ben Elms, Jr. was born on October 17, 1938 in Bonita, Louisiana, the sixth of nine children born to the union of Annie Pearl (Davis) and Ben Elms, Sr. We would all affectionately call him “Junior”. Junior received his formal education in the Morehouse Parrish School System of Louisiana. He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at a young age and was united with Mound Chapel A.M.E Church in Jones, Louisiana.
Sunshine:
Junior joined his family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early 1960s. He later found a church home with St. Mark A.M.E Church, under the leadership of Reverend Clarence Robinson. He attended church regularly with his sisters until he was unable due to his health. He worked diligently at Astro Plating in Milwaukee for numerous years until retirement. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling back home to Bonita, as well as spending time with his sisters. He was also an avid movie watcher. Junior enjoyed a good debate and could make a conversation out of anything! He was witty, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Junior was also very astute with money. He prided himself in teaching children (and some adults) the value of money, often giving the children rolls of coins along with a lesson in saving. “If you’re going to save a dollar, save a dollar, and go hungry before you spend that dollar!” He will be missed.
Sunset:
Ben Elms, Jr. entered into eternity on Wednesday,
God’s Garden God looked around his garden, And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest; God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain; He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Order of Service Musical Prelude..................................Mr. Maurice Cotton, Music Director St. Mark A.M.E Church Processional..................................................................Ministers and Family Congregational Selection.........................................“When Peace By a River” Prayer...................................................................................Rev. Emmett Lee Scriptures.........................................................Rev. Darryl Williams, Pastor Old Testament: Psalm 23 St. Mark A.M.E. Church New Testament: John 14: 1-6 Musical Selection.............................................................Mr. Johnnie Milton St. Mark A.M.E Church Tributes.................................(2 minutes please).................Family and Friends Charles Dantzler Dorothy Hopkins Thurman Dantzler Acknowledgements...........................................................Kimberly Dantzler St. Mark A.M.E Church
March 16, 2016 with his family close by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Annie Pearl Elms and sisters, Essie Lee Elms, Roberta Dantzler and Aldean Watson. He leaves to cherish precious memories: a daughter, Dorothy Nell Douglas of California; son, Ricky Lynn King of Illinois; four sisters, Orean Mays, Marion Elms, Lessie Pearl Elms and Dorothy Hopkins; one brother, William (Cori) Charles, Sr.; two brothers-in law, Thurman Dantzler and Lonnie Watson; 13 nieces and nephews: Arthell, Timmy, Al, Reggie, Ronnie, Lonnell, Gervette, Don, Charles, Carl, Angie, Mike and Pam; and a host of other family and friends. Junior also held a special place in his heart for past long-term girlfriend, Rosie “Ricky” Moss; her daughters, Daphne Certion and Lisa ( Johnny) Vales whom he helped raise; Lisa’s children who considered Ben a grandfather, Britni Moss, Da’Zha Jordan and Da’Ron Jordan; and Daphne’s children, Jerrod and Johnathan Certion.
Granddad
Obituary.....................................Soft Music................................Read Silently
As we look back on our memories of you, we smile because we know that we were loved by you. Thank you for being our granddad! You will forever be in our hearts!
Musical Selection............................................................Mrs. Hazel Jackson St. Mark A.M.E Church
We love you! Jerrod, Johnathan, Britni, Da’Zha and Da’Ron
Resolutions.......................................................Mrs. Catherine Myles
Eulogy...............................................................Rev. Darryl Williams, Pastor Recessional.....................................................Ministers, Family and Friends
Interment
Graceland Cemetery 6401 North 43rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Memories Are Forever