Some of our former pastors

 Notes:

Once a year, Rev. Shepherd made a CD of his music and singing and gave all the proceeds to a children's home in Knox County, Kentucky.  He is now deceased.

Rev. O. L. Rose, Charles and Mary

In Memoriam

Excerpt from Rev. Rose' obituary

Orlin Lee Rose went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2001.

Orlin Lee Rose came to Seco, Kentucky with the Whitaker Church of God where he met and later married Thelma Edith Salyer.  To their union was born two daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Rose) Steely, now residing in Cleveland, Tennessee and Glenda Evelyn married to George Zunda.  They reside in Covington, Kentucky  Edith died of Leukemia on October 5, 1952 at the age of 32.  Orlin married Mary Magaline Sexton on August 30, 1953.  They would have celebrated their 48th anniversary this coming August.  They have a son Charles Edward, married to Susan.  They reside in Lake Tahoe, California 

Rev. Rose pastored the Clay City Church of God and Thornton Church of God.  He pastored East Jenkins Church of God 21 years.  He retired as a pastor in 1980. 

Rev. Rose will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his preaching and memorization of the Word, his hard work and sacrifice in giving of himself, his patience and endurance.  He was an avid reader.

In Memoriam

Click on photo for larger view

Rev. Ellis Allen

Sister Marion Allen has been very gracious to share some information on Bro. Allen that we will share with you below.

"Ellis entered the ministry in January, 1949.  He was in the ministry 48 years.  He was an evangelist for 27 years and pastored the rest of those years.  We pastored seven churches, and he taught prophecy in evangelistic work also.  He was known for his knowledge of the Bible and the quoting of the Bible.  He preached right up to the weekend before he entered the hospital in April, 1996.  He died December 31, 1996."

Sister Allen didn't mention it in her letter, but she is a very gifted singer and musician to complement Bro. Allen's ministry as well as teaching music.

She didn't recall the exact dates they pastored at East Jenkins, but it was probably in the late 40's.  She added that he was a "camp meeting preacher."

Some of our charter and long-time members

Notes:

Victor Slaughter at 90 years of age.  Victor was a faithful member who served as Sunday school superintendent for many years.  His wife, Nellie, was always in attendance with him and served as pianist until a stroke caused her to be homebound.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lillie Mae (Robbins) Adams.  Lillie served in many offices from the time she became a member until the family moved to Michigan in 1953, just about everything except pastor and clerk.  She was active in the youth programs, teaching and hosting activities.  After settling in Detroit, they found a church and continued their pattern of faithful service.  After retirement, she and husband, Kelsey, returned to East Jenkins and again were active in the church until their deaths.  Lillie Adams was the last charter member to leave us. They are now all  with the the Lord.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kelsey G. Adams.  Kelsey served in many capacities, such as teacher and clerk and was always faithful in attendance.  He and his wife, Lillie, had five children who were taken to church every time the doors were opened.  Kelsey's store in East Jenkins was often a place of Biblical discussions and church promotion.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Osha Gilliam served the church faithfully many years, bringing her children to church when they had to ride a taxi to get there.  In the later years of his life, her husband, Glenn, became a Christian and they attended church regularly until their deaths.