John Bob Riddle, former state convention president and Alabama Baptist pastor, died Feb. 12. He was 86. “From my youth, I remember John Bob Riddle
Friendship Baptist Church, Springville St. Clair Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4 and 5 Favorite Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” Hobbies: Geocaching Family
Emmett Raymond Johnson, former president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Baptist Health System (BHS) in Birmingham, died Jan. 31. He was 82. A Texas
Maple Springs Baptist Church, Clanton Chilton Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:28–31 Favorite Hymn: “When I Shall Read My Title Clear” Hobbies: Playing guitar
MeadowBrook Baptist Church, Gadsden Etowah Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verses: Proverbs 3:5–6 Favorite Hymns: “The Solid Rock” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hobbies: Reading and
Hughes Memorial Baptist Church, Pinson Birmingham Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24 Favorite Hymn: “The Unclouded Day” Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, making unique walking sticks
Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Samuel M. Brown died Jan. 2. He was 97. A Cullman native, Brown was a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham
Angel Grove Baptist Church, Jacksonville Calhoun Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verses: Proverbs 17:17 and Philippians 4:13 Favorite Hymn: “He Whispers Sweet Peace to Me” Hobbies:
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