Psalm 23 (NRSV) The Divine Shepherd A Psalm of David The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff— they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
Pallbearers
Judge Carl Ashley • Victor Jackson • Randy Britt Peter Johnson • Larry Harris • Earnest Green
Honorary Pallbearers
Elbert L. Daniels Jr. • Marvee Green • Nehemiah Miller Donavan Jackson • Devin Jackson • Keith Armstrong Henry Davis • Torohn Britt • Nile Wardell Nevan Lewis • DeMario Harris
Acknowledgment
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us during this time. We are most appreciative of the many comforting messages, prayers and deeds. Your expressions of love and support has given us strength and inspiration.
Celebrating the Life of Earnest L. Daniels
A Special Thanks To… Mrs. Barbara Hill, Mrs. Cecilia Smith-Robertson and the entire All Saints Catholic Church family for your spiritual guidance, inspiration and support.
Repast
All Saints Catholic Church Hall (lower level)
Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery 7301 West Nash Street Milwaukee, WI 53216 Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
Sunrise:
September 20, 1939
Sunset:
May 27, 2016 2031 West Capitol Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206
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Friday, June 10, 2016
Visitation: 10:00 A.M. • Service: 11:00 A.M. All Saints Catholic Church 4051 North 25th Street • Milwaukee, WI 53209
Obituary Earnest L. Daniels, the husband of Luevenia Daniels, was born September 20,
1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Elbert Lee and Dorothy Willie Mae (Crawford) Daniels. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Alice (Daniels), Hazel Daniels Matthews, Jewelee Daniels Davis, and Archie S. Daniels. Earnest L. Daniels attended grade school and intermediate school in the south. In his late teens, he left Arkansas and moved to Milwaukee to reside with his older siblings because he felt that the opportunities were more plentiful in the north. Upon moving to Milwaukee, Earnest enrolled in and graduated from St. Benedict the Moor High School in Milwaukee. Always seeking opportunities to support himself, Earnest attended postsecondary school and continued to work several jobs. Also during this time, he was “courting� the love of his life, Luevenia. On November 26, 1960 the two exchanged vows at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Earnest was known by everyone as a hard worker and the consummate business man. Earnest worked nearly 20 years at American Linen. During that same time he opened and operated St. Francis Social Center. While he worked at the linen company, Luevenia and their daughters ran the businesses. Earnest would go on to own and operate a hardware store, two grocery stores and Soapies Landromat before retiring from Goodwill Industries and moving to Orlando, Florida in the fall of 2010. Although a very imposing man, Earnest was the one who sought to calm a situation or mediate a dispute. You could count on him to be frank with you about what you needed to do to get yourself together and we all knew and trusted that he would have your best interest in mind. In his leisure, Earnest enjoyed fishing, watching the news and a Ricky Smiley comedy show. He also enjoyed fixing things and would make himself available to do car repairs, plumbing and electrical work. Earnest could fix just about anything; in his mind there was nothing he could not do. Earnest had six daughters and made many sacrifices so that each of them could attend college. His big heart also extended to others. He mentored so many people, young and old over the years and he would give the shirt off his back if you were willing to commit to doing the right thing. Earnest leaves to cherish his memories: His sister and brother - Louise (Daniels) Sykes and Elbert L. Daniels Jr. His children: Felita (Judge Carl) Daniels-Ashley; Latrencia (Peter) Johnson, Tonjha (Randy) Britt, Luevenia (Victor) Jackson, Pamdoria (Larry Harris) Daniels, Earnest Green and Heather Schweitzer. Grandchildren: Nehemiah Miller, Donavan (Lianna) Jackson, Nevan Lewis, Devin Jackson, Demario Harris, Nacacia Wardell, Elise Ashley, Sinya Wardell, Destiny Jackson, Zoe Ashley, Nile Wardell, Torohn Britt; a great granddaughter. Special daughters: Zeni Green, Cheryl Walker Lloyd, Denise Lindsey, Fabiana Rodrigues da Sliva, Candace McGowan and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Precious Memories are Forever
Precious Memories are Forever
Funeral Mass Order Of Service Catholic Funeral Liturgy When one of its members dies the Catholic community gathers the family and friends of the deceased to give praise and thanks to God for Christ’s victory over sin and death, to commend the deceased to God’s tender mercy and compassion and to seek strength in the proclamation of the Paschal Mystery. Through the Holy Spirit we are joined together in faith as one Body in Christ to reaffirm in sign and symbol, word and gesture that each believer through baptism shares in Christ’s death and resurrection and can look to the day when all the elect will be raised up and united in the kingdom of light and peace.
The Funeral Liturgy is divided into four parts: The Reception at the Church; The Liturgy of the Word, The Liturgy of the Eucharist and The Farwell and Final Commendation
The Offertory Procession The gifts of bread & wine are formally carried forward through the congregation as a symbol that it is the entire community offering themselves—time, talent, and treasure to the Lord. God receives what we offer and converts it into the presence of His Son who offers himself in nourishment to us.
Receiving Communion Receiving Communion for Catholics is a statement of faith in the true presence of Jesus Christ— Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — in the Eucharistic Bread and Wine.
Incense The sweet smelling incense, reminds us of the unseen but perceived presence of God during this holy time, our own prayers that we might not even be able to put into words rising up to the Gods presence, and of our loved one being lifted in to the presence of the Divine.
Funeral Mass Order Of Service Processional Song: “His Eye is on the Sparrow” Placing of the Pall: Carl Ashley, Earnest Green, Peter Johnson, Larry Harris, Randy Britt and Victor Jackson. Placing of the Christian Symbols: Henry Davis & Willie Sykes Introductory Rites Greeting Opening Prayer
Funeral Mass Order Of Service Obituary: Lynn Menefee Final Commendation Invitation to Prayer/Prayer of Commendation Recessional Song: “How Great is Our God”
Liturgy of the Word First Reading: The Book of Wisdom 3:1-9 - Elise Ashley Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord is My Light” Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Zoe Ashley Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia” (Please stand) Gospel Reading: Gospel According to John 11:17-27 - Fr. Robert Stiefvater Homily: Fr. Robert Stiefvater (Please be seated) General Intercessions: Devin Jackson (Please stand) Please Respond: “Lord, hear our prayer” Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of the Gifts: Sinya Wardell, Nacacia Wardell, Nile Wardell, Destiny Jackson, and Torohn Britt. Offertory Songs: “Amazing Grace” Prayer Over The Gifts Preface Holy, Holy, Holy: “Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of The Lord! Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.” Memorial Acclamation: “Save Us” Great Amen: “Lilies of the Field” The Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace
The Communion Rite
Breaking of the Bread Communion Song: “Hush” Meditation Song: “Soon I Will Be Done”
Condolences/Remarks: Wanda Davis, Vida Matthews and Joe DeCou.
Soloist - Apostle Alfred Anderson All Saints Catholic Church Choir Members Cantor - Lovie Thomas Pianist - Samuel McClain
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