Rev. C.L. FUGUA WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD

Rev. C.L. Fugua

C.L. Fugua, Pstor Emeritus of the Grace Baptist Church in Marion, Ohio went to be with the Lord and Savior on September 11, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. He ws a long time friend of mine and of course many others.  

Of all the pastors I have known, he was mostly the kind to me. But I am sure he was with everyone. 

When we lived in Ohio, we often went to the WBF fellowship meetings and he was always there with his lovely wife, and they did not fail to speak encouraging words to me.  He will be greatly missed.

Charles e. Whisnant and family

I didn't take but a few photos. Rev. Jim Moon spoke at Mom's funeral, and he did a wonderful service.

Simple, laid to rest, and well loved.
I really do not like the idea that a funeral is necessary a celebration. I was really not ready to celebrate Mom's death. I thought I would have, after all she was 88 and I am 62. But I realize that I missed Mom as much or even more at my age than maybe at a earlier age.
I can celebrate later, knowing she loved the Lord, but now I am just sad.

As I told Charity, went I died, please don't celebrate too much at first. Yes I am in heaven, but it would be nice to made people believe you are sad that I am gone.

There were some old time friends at the funeral. Wayne Sanders who was my child hood friend and we went to high school together as well. His parents came to Dad's church on Indiana Ave in Roanoke Virgina. Jimmy and Eddie were his brothers. Leroy and Mary were his parents. We had a good visit with Wayne, and then we went by on Sunday to visit with his mother. I wished I had taken more pictures of those present. Margie Pugh and her dear mother came. Buddy Cooper and his sister Joyce came. Gary and his wife Sandra Cordell long time friends. And Sanford and Reba Arlington, and his sister came. I know I will remember others later I am sure. Oh Barbara Campbell, (more latter as I remember.

Dad died in 1966 and Mom was buried next to him. Of course both are in Heaven.

My sister Ellen, who was MOM's care provider for 13 years. She did a wonderful wonderful job with Mom. You know if myself or my brother had taken Mom in to our home, in which we were willing, but you know it would have been our wives who would have done most of the caring. I don't cook, you know. And Mom did need three meals a day. There is no way that I could have personally done what Ellen did. Ellen took on the care of Mom full time. We could not have done that. We would like to thank we could have done what Ellen did, but its only wishing we could have. I personally want to thank my sister for her caring of Mom.

April has taken a lot of photo and I am hopeful that I can post some there on my blogger later.

Mom was laid to rest Saturday July 24, 2010 in Salem Virginia

Pauline Whisnant

Ellen and Mom

April and MOM

The hands of MOM and Ellen and Ella

Our MOM passed away on Wednesday night. We are very thankful for my sister Ellen for the care she has given MOM over the last ten plus years.She has been there for Mom in her home and fixed Mom three meals a day. MOM was always hungry. Ellen has cared for MOM in every possible way. Ellen's son Stephen has been there too. MOM loved him so much.

We were able to see Mom in April 2010, as our annual trip to Ellen's home to visit Mom on her 87th birthday. I know it is sad to see your Mom once a year.

John Wooden Love Letters

JOHN WOODEN - I have liked this coach for a number of years. And if God gives me 99 years in this life, I trust I can have the same spirit as John Wooden.

Eugene D. (Gene) Arnold Pastor and Preacher

Reverend Eugene D. (Gene) Arnold went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 24, 2010.

Gene Arnold preached my father's funeral February 1966. And I was a brief member of the church in 1966 before I went to Seminary.

I was 17 years old when I preached on the radio program for Bro. Arnold. I preached at the church several times.

He was preceded in death by his loving, devoted wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Shelton Arnold. He was born August 27, 1920, to the late Pete and Lilian Arnold. He will be sadly missed by his caregiver, Brenda Vaughan and her husband Ray, who grew to love him like a father. Rev. Arnold was pastor of Grace Baptist Temple in Roanoke from 1947-1952.

In 1952 he organized Fellowship Baptist Church in Roanoke, "The Star City of the South". He served as the pastor there for 26 years and went into evangelism after his retirement. He was the foundation of many local pastors and missionaries all over the Roanoke Valley and the United States. Rev. Arnold was a firm believer in the radio ministry. In his early ministry, he was with the WROV Radio Station. He was the original gospel broadcaster when WKBA opened and broadcasted seven days a week until his retirement in 1978. He continued a weekday broadcast through Fellowship Baptist Church until 2007. He was also known for his tent revival ministry all over the Shenandoah Valley. Rev. Arnold loved the gospel. He stayed faithful to his church, attending every service until his health began to fail at age 87. He was a resident at Springtree Health and Rehab at his death. He always made the comment about the good care he received. Thanks, Springtree!

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund. A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 929 Murray Avenue, SE with the Rev. Mark Manning, the Rev. Willie Weaver, the Rev. Olander English and the Rev. Mike Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Online condolences can be made at www.lotzfuneral home.com. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.