Description: MAY 13, 1967 FOOTAGE OF THE FUNERAL OF WILLIE H. WILLIAMS, WHO DIED MAY 9, 1967. MASONS ARE SEEN OUTSIDE THE GOOD CITIZEN FUNERAL HOME AT 2612 MELPOMENE STREET, HOLDING FLAGS AND SWORDS IN AN ARCH OVER THE WALKWAY TO THE HOUSE AS THE CASKET IS CARRIED OUT AND A BRASS BAND PLAYS. THE BAND BEGINS A PROCESSION IN THE STREET AND THE CASKET IS CARRIED ON THE SHOULDERS OF SIX LODGE MEMBERS TO THE GREATER MOUNT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH AT 2715 S. MIRO STREET. MADAMN YVONNE'S BEAUTY SALON IS SEEN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET. THE CASKET IS BROUGHT OUT OF THE CHURCH AND LIFTED HIGH INTO THE AIR FOR A MOMENT BEFORE A PROCESSION ENSUES. INTERMENT WAS AT PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL PARK.
Keywords: marching band
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