Resolutions of Respect

Our dear sister in Christ Dorothy McCauley, passed from this life in a local nursing home on Dec. 5, 2002, at the age of 86. Although, she suffered much pain in the last years of her life, she never complained. Her strong faith was evident in her trust of the Lord to see her through this world's trials, and she was truly an inspiration to each of us. Sister Dorothy leaves with us the many spiritual poems which she composed through the years, often times after hearing a sermon that especially touched her heart. Her pastor was very special to her, as with each pastor she had had through the years, and she never failed to have a word of encouragement for each of them.

The members of the church here in Big Spring greatly miss her cheerful countenance and sweet smile, but we rejoice in knowing she is now at rest in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Graveside services were held in Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with her pastor, Elder David Machiavello speaking words of much comfort to the family and friends.

Sister Dorothy was born on April 19, 1916 in Bullard, TX. She married John W. McCauley on August 6, 1973, in Clovis, NM. He preceded her in death in Sept. 1996. She was a long time member of the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church, having joined in January 1953, and was baptized by Elder Ben Howze. Her faithfulness never wavered through the rest of the years of her life.

Having lived in Big Spring since 1951, she had worked in the County Clerk's office and later with the American National Insurance Co.

She is survived by a son, Charles W. [Bill] Mase; a grandson, Charles F. [Chuck] Mase; a granddaughter and her husband Charla and David Scott; great-grandson, David Scott; and a great-granddaughter, Savanna Scott, all of Big Spring, TX. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Lena and Floyd Sides, and also a brother, Hewitt Sides.

Be it resolved that we send a copy of this resolution to her family, place a copy on our church record, and send a copy to the Banner of Love for publication.

Written by request of the church while in conference.

In Christian love,

Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church

Elder David Machiavello, Pastor

Committee: Adele Fleming, Nell Parker, and Roberta Wright.

This is written at the request of the members of the First Primitive Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. Brother Aubrey Dalton [A.D.] Moore passed from this life following a lengthy illness on December 13, 2002 in DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas. Brother Aubrey, the son of Wiley W. and Pearl Knoll Moore was born July 15, 1913 in Pottsville, Hamilton County, Texas and graduated from Hamilton High School. He married Sister Georgia Franks on June 26, 1937, and she preceded him in death on January 16, 1989.

Brother Aubrey married his wife, Effie Goerdel Moore, on April 7, 1990, and they resided in DeSoto, Texas. Brother A.D. was a member of the First Primitive Baptist Church of Dallas, where he had served faithfully as a deacon for many years, being ordained in 1974. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist faith for nearly 50 years. He was retired from LTV Aircraft, and had moved to Dallas in 1942 where he worked for North American Aviation as a jig builder. He worked after his retirement for many years as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was instrumental in the construction of the current building that is the home of the First Primitive Baptist Church.

Brother A.D. loved serving his Lord, his fellow man, and was a neighbor to all who knew him. He was usually the first to greet members and visitors upon their arrival at Church. And his home was always open to his friends and family, with warm fellowship and good food, a blessing to everyone who spent time there. He was a man of constant activity, who loved to work with his hands.

He was a teacher to the young men and deacons in the Church both by example and in word. He was always ready to help anyone who might need a hand and his good humor was always evident. Brother A.D. was a role model and a father in Israel to many in the Church. He truly will be missed by all his family and many friends, and the members of the First Primitive Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Effie of DeSoto, by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Donald Peterson of Ireland, TX, and Marilyn and Kenneth Smiley of Carrollton, TX. by his son, A. D. Moore, Jr. and wife, Vicki, of Forney, TX; Grandchildren, Sandra Peterson of Rye, CO; Donna Peterson Caraway of Dallas, TX; Greg and Charles Peterson of Denton, TX; Wayne Peterson of Ogden, UT.; Susan Smiley, Mesquite, TX; Kyle Moore of Canyon, TX; Garrett Moore, Logan Moore. and Brianna Moore of Forney, TX; and by six great-grandchildren and three step-great- grandchildren.

Brother A.D. is also survived by a sister, Ruth Mitchell of Denton, TX; brothers; Ocran Moore of Simpsonville, S. Car., and Earl Moore of Grand Saline, TX and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

Brother Aubrey was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, TX. Elder Clifford Gowens, pastor of the First Primitive Baptist Church of Dallas, conducted the services on Wednesday, December 18, 2002. Our prayer is that Effie and Brother A.D.'s family continue to find great comfort and solace in the knowledge that Brother Aubrey is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the heavenly mansion prepared for His children.

Written in Christian Love,

Bruce Coates, Church Clerk

First Primitive Baptist Church of Dallas

Born in Fluvanna, TX March 2, 1916. He died at age 86 in Abilene, TX on October 4, 2002.

John did a lot of living in between, with hard times and good times. He was only 13 when the great Depression hit. He married Flaxie Mae Wilkerson when he was 18 years of age, and after a miscarriage his first of seven boys were born, [no girls].

After several years of farming and ranching John went into the oilfields of west Texas as a mechanic, driller, and toolpusher. He then opened his own mechanic shop on Mockingbird Lane in Odessa. Then, later after moving to Midland, he opened John's Rooter Service.

In 1978 John, at the age of 62 semi-retired to Lake Proctor to fish. Whatever John did he normally did well, so he caught the biggest documented catfish to come out of Lake Proctor at that time, a 58 pounder, on May 11, 1983.

After 52 years together, Flaxie died in 1986 in Comanche. About a year later he married a wonderful friend and companion Ozella Wilson, who still resides in Comanche. Shortly after, John made a profession of faith and was baptized into the body of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Willow Springs Primitive Baptist Church, Comanche, Texas. He went about hugging people and telling them that he loved them.

John kept his cheerful loving spirit right up to the end, and he is now ever present with the Lord. We will surely miss him, but knowing we will see him in the bye and bye is somewhat comforting. I think that John would give every one of you a big hug and say, "I love you."

Brother Arlon Click, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2002. He was a retired Army Sergeant, a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, and an electronic technician for Sears.

Brother Arlon and Sister Alice began attending Lexington Primitive Baptist Church in the summer of 2001. I was thrilled to learn of our common Texas roots and of the many Primitive Baptists we both knew. He showed real interest in the church and attended very faithfully.

It was my privilege to baptize Brother Arlon and Sister Alice into the fellowship of Lexington Church in May 2002. Though he was still weak from surgery in March, he seemed genuinely thrilled to have a home in the Church. He participated in his first communion service at our annual meeting in June. In August he and Sister Alice made a trip to Texas to visit family and friends.

Shortly after returning home, it was determined that cancer had spread to his liver. He asked for the prayers of the church and continued to exhibit his characteristic tenacity. He often said to me, "I'm a tough old bird."

Though his spirits remained very upbeat, his physical health declined rapidly. All of us were deeply touched, however, to see his determination to attend the communion service during our Fall Meeting in November, Sister Alice reported, "There was no stopping him. He was determined to be there."

Brother Click was a man of good humor and zest for living. He truly "loved life and saw good days." I believe that our brief time of fellowship with him was mutually beneficial. No doubt, God directed him to us in the last days of his natural life both for his sake and ours. In seeking a home in the church, Brother Arlon behaved as "a man on a mission." He seemed genuinely content in the few months after his baptism. I can say without hesitation that I loved him. Lexington Church has lost a faithful member, and I have lost a dear friend.

Brother Arlon is survived by his faithful and loving companion, Sister Alice, and by four daughters; Sheila, Gladys, Mary and Tommie. May we continue to pray for Sister Alice and reach out to minister to her in the aftermath of his passing. And may we anticipate that happy day of perpetual reunion at the

Savior's glorious return. The Lexington Primitive Baptist News Letter

Elder Michael Gowens, Pastor

Lexington Primitive Baptist Church

Lexington, Kentucky

Note: Brother Click had roots in Texas and was related to several people in Texas.

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