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
River Road Baptist Church, Alexander City Tallapoosa Baptist Association Favorite Verse: John 3:16 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Sewing, yard work and helping the elderly Family Status: Widowed
Chulafinnee Baptist Church, Heflin Cleburne Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 100:1 Favorite Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” Hobbies: Sewing and gardening Family Status: Widowed after 59 years of marriage to Charles;
Hillside Baptist Church, Wetumpka Elmore Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 1:17 Favorite Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hobbies: Gardening, volunteering and teaching Family Status: Married to Johnnie for 63 years; three children, Angela, Amelia
Providence #1 Baptist Church, Montevallo Chilton Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Thessalonians 5:16–18 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, quilting and sewing Family Status: Widowed after
