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Obituary For Joseph Montgomery, Jr.

Mr. Joseph Montgomery, Jr. passed April 24, 2012.

Celebration of Life for Mr. Joseph Montgomery, Jr., will be held Monday, April 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at The Last Day Church of God, 300 Candler Rd., Pastor Eliza Armstrong officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery. Remains instate 11:30 a.m.

Family will assemble at residence 12:00 noon Visitation SUNDAY from 2-8 p.m. Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. at Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr. (at Memorial Dr.) 404 -373-3191. www.grissom-clarkfh.com

Mr. Joseph Montgomery, Jr. was born to the late Mrs. Annie Doris Montgomery Davis and Mr. Joseph Montgomery, Sr. on February 18, 1960 in Orlando, Florida. At an early age Joseph joined The Last Day Church of God, Inc. and was a member of the choir for many years.

He began his early education in Cuthbert, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Brown High School in Atlanta, Georgia where he was an excellent football player. Upon graduating from High School he served two years in the United States Army. Joseph held several jobs until he found his home at the Peachtree Place Condominiums where he served as a Courtesy Officer for 14 years.

In 1990 Joseph met the love of his life, Elizabeth Wilson and they were married December 7, 1991 and shared a happy life. He raised Rhonda Wilson Ezzard as his daughter and played an intricate role as a wonderful grandfather in the lives of her four children. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, a loving wife of 21 years, Elizabeth Wilson Montgomery; fathers, Joseph Montgomery, Sr. and Robert L. Davis; daughter, Rhonda (Michael) Ezzard; three brothers, Michael, Carl and Anthony; four grandchildren, Lakeisha, Dylan, Torriean and Julian; mother-in-law Ora Johnson; eight brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Rest In Peace Granddaddy. You're forever in my heart and in my thoughts. Rest in Pain Free Peace Granddaddy. I still can't believe that you're actually gone. I can't I can't I can't believe this. My heart is so heavy with sadness.

- Keisha Hairston

May you find comfort In these words from Isa,41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of righteousness Love, Rochester Scott (bonsey)

- Rochester Scott

In John 11: 25,26 It reads I am the resurrection and the life: he that believest in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? May Christ love and His promises give you comfort during this loss. Love, Gladys Scott Brooks

- Gladys Scott Brooks

Deepest Sympathy to The Family.

- Deborah B. Jones

My prays go out to you and your family.

- Goldina Burris

To: Montgomery & Davis Family. Our prayers is being made on the lost of Joseph, Remember the Lord will sustain you during this difficult time, Earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal. Love & Peace, Janette, Gladys,Angelia Gail, Dexter. and Jayvin Esaias. Your Family

- Pastor Janette Scott Williams

To Mr Joseph Montogomery family, my pray"s with you at this time in need. I only work with Joseph only for a short time but he was a good guy. Take care!

- Chris Lamar

Granddaddy, I still can't believe that you're gone. Now you're no longer in so much pain. I'm listening to songs that remind me of you. I love you and will miss you. I hope that your transition is peaceful and calm and that you're at peace. Rest In Peach Granddaddy. Please watch over Nanny. She was with you during your final hours at home. I wish I could've given you one last hug.

- Keisha Hairston

Dear cousins; we extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you and pray your strength in the Lord during the coming days. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you; John 14:27. With Sincere Sympathy, Barbara and Toika

- Barbara Wilburn-Johnson

Granddaddy, I still can't believe that you're gone. Now you're no longer in so much pain. I'm listening to songs that remind me of you. I love you and will miss you. I hope that your transition is peaceful and calm and that you're at peace. Rest In Peach Granddaddy. Please watch over Nanny. She was with you during your final hours at home. I wish I could've given you one last hug.

- Keisha Hairston

Granddaddy, I still can't believe that you're gone. Now you're no longer in so much pain. I'm listening to songs that remind me of you. I love you and will miss you. I hope that your transition is peaceful and calm and that you're at peace. Rest In Peach Granddaddy. Please watch over Nanny. She was with you during your final hours at home. I wish I could've given you one last hug.

- Keisha Hairston

Still can't believe you're gone Granddaddy.

- Keisha