Glenn’s Chapel Baptist Church, Gardendale North Jefferson Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Winning souls to the Lord Family Status: Married for 62 years
Chester H. Jernigan, former Alabama Baptist pastor, died July 21. He was 81. A native of Brewton, Jernigan graduated from Howard College (now Samford University),
Charles Philip Neel, creator of Auburn University’s mascot, Aubie, and a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church, Trussville, for 32 years died July 25. He was 84.
North River Church, Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 86:11 Favorite Hymns: “God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength” and “Bless the Lord O My Soul”
Shady Grove Baptist Church, Randolph Bibb Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 12:1 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Puzzles, singing Family Status: Married for 62 years to Lindy; four children,
Robert Lee “Bob” Franklin Jr., former director of missions for Montgomery Baptist Association, died July 8. He was 78. A native of Center Point, Franklin
George Jerrell Blakney, interim pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Fayette, died June 3. He was 73. A Carrollton native, Blakney received a bachelor’s degree from
James Nelson, former director of missions (DOM) for Marshall Baptist Association, died July 4. He was 88. Nelson was a World War II veteran and
