A. G. Denard has passed away

[dolfan]

I just learned this tonight, but my friend, and long time COGOP pastor and TCOG pastor Almon Gaither Denard died Friday. His funeral is tomorrow at Roselawn Funeral Home (I believe) in Decatur, AL. He has been retired from ministry for about 2 years (maybe a little less), has been in poor health for some time. FQ and Cats, I know you guys attended TCOG (maybe it was TCOGNC for a while, I think, but not sure .... in any event, they're back in the TCOG now) in Moulton for convention or what have you in the past. Didn't know if you knew this yet.

He was one of the nicest guys I knew. His family has always held a special place in my heart. He was kind to me when I was getting my feet wet as a preacher (of course, they didn't stay wet long), letting me do revivals or services in his COGOP church in Moulton (Dale Dilbeck pastors that church now).

I'm sure more of you than I am aware knew him. Thought I'd pass it along.

[Ilovebigcats]

Awwwwwwwwwwwww...

That is sad. We stayed with them when we were at Convention. Definitely fond memories.

[Poimen]

He was one of the nicest guys I knew. His family has always held a special place in my heart. He was kind to me when I was getting my feet wet as a preacher (of course, they didn't stay wet long), letting me do revivals or services in his ... church in Moulton

I'm sure more of you than I am aware knew him. Thought I'd pass it along.

Same here! Much of my early ministry (outside of my family and local church) were a diect result of opportunities from Brother Denard, including Youth Camp, revivals, and (with His congregation) paying my way to BTI for all terms attended as I recall. He helped fast track my minstry in TCOG, and opened many doors for me. He believed in me, and really loved my whole family. We loved (and still do) him and his as well.

Bro. Denard will always hold a special place in my memory.
I can't wait to join him and the other saints who have already made it home.

Thanks for the arrangement info. I had not received details yet.

[dolfan]

Poimen, the funeral is at 1:00 at Roselawn. Here's a link to the map.

Hope to see you there.

[RaceRunner]

Bro. Denard will be greatly missed! My husband and I were able to attend his viewing last night, but won't be able to attend the funeral today.

[Tarheelone]

A.G. Denard helped a lot of young ministers. I was one of them. He was always nice and kind to me. God bless the Denard family.

[Full Quiver]

I am both saddened and excited by this news. Saddened because it could be a while before I see him again but excited that he ran a faithful race.

He was very kind to us, I admired him, and had a wonderful time preaching at his church. His congregation was and has been kind to us since.

Wish I could make the funeral.

[one love]

He is a kind man. My wifes cousin married his grandson.

[Full Quiver]

How was Sister Denard and how was the service?

[oletimer]

I was able to go to the funeral today. Bro. Brian O'Dell, Bro Hawkins (SO), (TCOG) and Bro Reeves (COGOP) preached the funeral. Saw many preacher from both churches there. Bro LV Jones was there also.

The family seem to be doing fine for the situation, plenty of family and friends with them then, but to night and later they will need our prayers for sure.

Had a 21 gun salute and a 21 white dove release, was beautiful.

Can't help remembering that he gave me my first revival in 1967. I got meet their little girl that died. She was real sick then. Boy we had a real good revival in the basement of the Decator church as the top part wasn't done then. Which remines me that a many a church benefited their hard work.

A warrior has gone home, Saturday was the day that he had lived for all these years. Please pray for his family.

[dolfan]

I stayed only for the service inside because ihad to get back to work. Beautiful sermons.