Richard Whitfield, Sr. was born November 30, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Dallas and Eugenia Whitfield, who both preceded him in death. He was the seventh of seven children born to this union. His three brothers (Rossie, Dallas, Dossie) and three sisters (Margaret, Lula, Frances) preceded him in death.
Richard was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System and attended Crispus Attucks High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and while serving our beloved country held the occupation as a cook. After his honorable discharge from the Unite States Army, Richard obtained employment as a general contractor and maintenance engineer for 40+ years and later was employed at Crown Hill as a grounds keeper until his health began to fail.
Richard professed Christ at an early age was baptized in Jesus name and received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. After confessing his faith, he united with Christ Temple #2 Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Lillian Mason. He later moved his membership serving under the late Bishop Edwin H. Vaughn and Bishop William D. Pippins. Richard joined Bethel Tabernacle Apostolic Church in 2005, serving under the late Suffragan Bishop Owen Young and current pastor, District Elder Alford Amos. Richard was an ordained minister. For over 60 years, Richard served faithfully in ministry
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His eldest son Richard Whitfield, Jr. preceded him in death. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: sons, Larry Whitfield (Vanessa) and Philip Fox (Gwendolyn); daughters, Sandra Kay Whitfield, Eva O’Brien, and Elaine Dodson (George); step-daughters, Gina Armstrong, Tonya Moore (Charles), Charlene Howard, and La ’Tasha Webster; 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving relatives and
Chester Lauck was born in Alleene, Arkansas, February 2, 1902. (Alleene, Arkansas)(www.mu.net/stemple/page1.htm) His parents were W.J. and Cora Lauck. (Cate, Micheal, 190) Chet moved to Mena in 1911, where he met Norris Goff. They became very good friends. Chet lived on Port Arthur Avenue in Mena. His father owned the sawmill and was the Union Bank president. Chet went to Mena high school. He played baseball, basketball, football, and track. He had two older brothers and one younger sister. He graduated from high school in 1920. After high school, Chet went to the University of Arkansas and got a degree in advertising. He was the co-editor of the University’s humor magazine and was a Razorback cheerleader. After the University of Arkansas, he went to study at Chicago Institute of Fine Arts. (Stucker, Kathryn Moore) In 1926, Chet married Harriet Wood. He had three children: Shirley, Nancy, and Chet Jr.
Rev. Jemison was the pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Staunton, Virginia before accepting the call to pastor at the Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he served for 54 years before retiring in 2003. (Park and Church. 2013). Subsequently, he was elected President of the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention, while also serving as President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. from 1982-1994. Previously, he served as Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. for years, and Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance. (Park and Church. 2013). In addition, he was also a founding member of Southern Christian Leadership Conference together with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, and Rev. Fred.L. Shuttlesworth.
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