January 2002
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| BROTHER R. BARKER | BROTHER F. SHAY | SISTER I. R. G. BURTON | SISTER V. KIZER |
| BROTHER A. N. GOOLSBY | BROTHER R. L. COOK | SISTER R. E. K. DUNN | BROTHER J. HUNTON |
The Florence Primitive Baptist Church of Florence, Texas writes this resolution of respect at the passing of our brother Ray Barker.
Brother Barker was 84 years of age when it was the will of the Lord to call him home. Brother Barker was born June 21, 1917 in Williamson County. He served his country during World War II in the 36th Texas Armored Division, European Theatre where he received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He was a deacon and faithful member for many years until his health failed.
He is survived by one daughter, Martha Ishy and husband, Doug of Georgetown, Texas; three granddaughters, six great-grandsons, and two sisters also survive him.
His funeral was held December 6, 2001 at the Gabriels Funeral Home in Georgetown, TX. Burial was at the IOOF Cemetery in Georgetown, TX with military honors.
Elder Bruce Crawford, Pastor
Helen Wade, Church Clerk
A few words to let those who knew Brother Frank Shay, that he passed from this life in his sleep on Oct. 17, 2001 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 91.
Brother Shay was a member of the church for over 60 years. He was a staunch believer of grace and was well read in the scriptures. He lived in Tuttle for over 50 years where he worked as a barber.
He was preceded in death by one son, Joe and his wife, Viola in 1993. He is survived by three sons, eleven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister.
Graveside services were held at Tuttle Cemetery on October 20, 2001 with Elder Glenn Rooker officiating.
Elder Glenn Rooker
The members and friends of Temple Primitive Baptist Church, Shreveport, La. are saddened by the passing of our Sister in Christ, Ida Ruth Burton on Sunday, December 2, 2001.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Elder Joe E. Phillips at Temple Church on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Following the funeral service her remains were carried to the Shreveport airport and transported to Atlanta, GA and finally to Rome, GA for interment. I do not know if Sister Ruth had ever flown during her lifetime.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. A. Burton and an infant daughter, Linda Faye Burton; also five sisters, four brothers and her parents. She is survived by one brother, Otis Guy and wife, Josephine of Shreveport, LA, numerous nephews, nieces, and other family members.
Sister Ruth joined Temple church on October 25, 1981, shortly after moving to Shreveport from Alabama. She had a strong love for the church and the worship service. She was a pleasure to visit with and always had a wit about her that we all enjoyed. Sister Ruth was born on February 14; she was our valentine and we miss her dearly.
Written by one who loved her for Christ's sake.
Benny R. Miers
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, OK bows in humble submission to the Lord calling home Sister Velma Kizer at the age of 87 years.
Sister Velma was a faithful member and attended services regularly until a short time before her death. She joined New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, OK, March 1981. born May 25, 1914, the Lord called her home on November 15, 2001.
Sister Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Hall and Mary Minnie Gresham Pillars, two brothers and one sister.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two brothers, Joe Pillars of Broken Arrow, OK and Glen C. Pillars of Anaheim, CA, many nieces and nephews and many brothers and sisters in Christ.
Although, Sister Velma's seat at church is now vacant, we will never forget her sweet smile and always telling everyone how pretty they looked.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Elder Mark Green on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, OK. Interment at A.J. Powell Cemetery in Hominy, OK.
May God comfort and console her family and many friends.
Written at the request of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, while in conference December 9, 2001.
Elder Mark Green,
Pastor and Moderator
Sister Lavene Neal,
Church Clerk
Albert Norman Goolsby, 81, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, at his residence. Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Brook View Funeral Home with Elder Harold Horn officiating. Burial followed at Waco Memorial Park.
Albert Goolsby was born May 5, 1920 in Gilford Co., N.C. He served his country during WWII in the Army Air Forces. He was a printing supervisor for Gulf State Paper for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Goolsby; son, Kenneth Norman Goolsby, and son-in-law, Jack Wilkinson, Jr.
Survivors include daughters, Kathleen Wilkinson and Shirley King and husband, Harlan; sons, Perry Goolsby and wife, Joyce and David Goolsby; sisters, Hilda Moore and Notra Boyles; brother, Wilson W. Goolsby; grandchildren, Steven King, Beverly Culp, Dennise Gonzalez, Craig Wilkinson, Curtis Goolsby, Stephanie Goolsby, Michelle Gloor and Wendy Goolsby; and 13 great-grandchildren.
His grandsons served as pallbearers.
Our brother in Christ joined the Waco Primitive Baptist Church Dec. 5, 1999, and he was baptized Dec. 12 1999. The answer to a good conscience toward God and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ was proved in his baptism and subsequent faithful attendance in the church services. Although hindered by health problems, Brother Goolsby successfully challenged the hardships of driving himself to church on Sundays. His quiet expressions of love for the doctrine of God's Sovereign Grace was evidence that he enjoyed serving as a soldier of the cross.
The memorial that he left for us that he was "Going Home" to be with the Lord. Although his body now sleeps in death, his spirit lives on in Heaven's pure world where there are no more handicaps and sufferings. He looks upon the very face of the eternal God awaiting the resurrection morning when death is swallowed up in victory and his sleeping body shall be raised a spiritual body and joined with his spirit to ever be with the Lord in Heaven.
Brother Goolsby understood this free grace, given the children of King Jesus and he feared not the death of the body. Brother Goolsby left for us his good name and an example to be followers of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. We miss him, but we shall see him again in Heaven.
Written in behalf of members of Waco Primitive Baptist Church.
Norman Gowens
Elder Harold Horn, Pastor
It is with sadness in our hearts that we write this obituary of our dear brother in Christ. He was called to be with our Heavenly Father on Nov. 11, 2001.
Brother Cook was born on May 11, 1909 at Woponaka, OK to Greenberry and Amanda Cook. He married Lilly Tucker in Mt. Park, OK on Sept. 9, 1931.
He was custodian at the Mt. Park school from 1938 to 1942. He moved to California in 1942, where he worked in the shipyards. They moved back to Mt. Park in 1946 and farmed.
In 1952 they moved to Colorado where he worked in a steel mill. In 1955 they moved back to Mt. Park to their farm. He started his own business of finishing hardwood floors for residential homes, school and gymnasium floors. They resided on the farm until 1976 when they sold it.
He is survived by his wife, Lilly; two daughters and husbands, Margaret and Bob Brunson of Tucson, AZ, and Latrica and Volney Pursur, Jr. of Mt. Park; brother, Jeff Cook of Amherst, TX; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Brother Cook was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Jesse, Emmett, Lon, Stoke, Woodrow; two sisters, Ona Cook and Edith Green.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
In loving memory by his family in Christ.
Elder Norman Jones, Pastor
Ona Walker, Church Clerk
SISTER ROWENA ELIZABETH KELLEY DUNN
On September 24, 2001, Sister Rowena Dunn of the Tucson Primitive Baptist Church of Jesus Christ passed from this mortal life at the age of 95. Sister Dunn was married to deacon, John Dunn for 61 years until his passing in 1985 and was a member of the Tucson Church for 40 years. She will be lovingly remembered by those of us in the Tucson Church, who remember her as the model of a deacon's wife and the embodiment of Christian duty and love.
Sister Rowena Elizabeth Kelley Dunn was born, August 17, 1906 to Luther James Kelley and Serilda Ball Kelley in Greene County Tenn. She joined the Caney Creek Primitive Baptist Church at an early age and married John Dunn in 1924. They soon moved to Kingsport where she was employed at Bordens Mills. During World War II they moved to Delaware, where Sister Rowena was employed as a welder in a shipyard.
Brother John and Sister Rowena moved to Tucson in 1953 and joined with the Tucson Church in December of 1962. Surely angels walked among us unawares during their 40 years with the Tucson Church. Sister Dunn will be remembered for her sweetness, caring, love, dependability and outstanding cooking. She would always be found in the kitchen or the church house taking care of the facilities or preparing and cleaning after meals with a cheerful smile and a hug for the little ones.
She moved from Tucson in 1993 to Harriman, Texas to be with her son and daughter-in-law. She resided in Kingsport, Tenn. for the last seven years living at Stedman Hills and the Wexford House.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a brother, Earnest Kelley; two sisters, Noralee Brown and Annie Jones; and a grandson, Dennis Dunn. She is survived by her two sons, Carl Dunn and wife, Pearl of Kingsport, Tenn. and Dwain Dunn and wife, Margie of Harriman, Tenn.
She will be in the hearts and memories of five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-grandson, a sister, Hazel Wilkerson, her sister-in-law, Beryl Doty, a host of nieces and nephews and a great many friends.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but our loss is Heaven's gain. We are sure she could say, as did the Apostle Paul...
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me on that day; and not me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing."
We of the Tucson Church find comfort in our precious memories of Sister Dunn and rejoice in the Hope of God's Promise that one day we will be joining Him in eternal rest.
In Christian fellowship and love,
Elder Tim Janes, Pastor
Brother Robert Wortman,
Clerk
Tucson Primitive Baptist
of Jesus Christ.
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, OK bows in humble submission to the Lord calling home Brother John Emery Hunton at the age of 97 years.
Brother John joined New Hope Church, December 30, 1979 by letter from Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in Mountain View, AR. He was a faithful member and attended services regularly until a very short time before his death. Even though our hearts are saddened and we will miss him so much, we rejoice in the hope that he is in a far better place. Born May 12, 1904, the Lord called him home November 14, 2001.
Brother John was preceded in death by his wife of many years, July 5, 1988. He leaves to mourn his passing one son; Herchell and wife, Alice of Walla, Miss., grandchildren; Michael D. Hunton, Patrick a. Hunton and wife, Tracy; Great-grandchildren; Layla, Donna, Haley, Heather, and Joshua; one brother, Raymond and Eval, and sister-in-law; Jessie Hunton, many nieces and nephews and many brothers and sisters in Christ.
Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Elder Mark Green on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, OK. Interment was at Weddington Cemetery in Weddington, AR.
May God comfort and console his family and many friends is our prayer.
Written at the request of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, while in conference, December 9, 2001.
Elder Mark Green,
Pastor and Moderator
Siser Lavene Neal,
Church Clerk