Pastor’s Notes...

Revival Revival Revival Yes, it is that time. It is once again that we get together in the name of the Lord to be made alive or quickened in the Spirit. We are still excited about what God is doing here at Jackson Spring Hill. The love of God is being manifested through the lives

of the faithful ones every day. We still mourn the loss of one of our faithful deacons, Bro. Hudson, but we will remember him in all that we do this year. We are looking forward to the run-a-ways coming home and getting to see one another and praising and worshipping the Lord with us. We are living in perilous times now, but we know that God is in control of everything. I hope that your summer is a wonderful one, filled with joy and happiness as well as lots of family and friends. Remember that only what you do for Christ will last. Looking forward to seeing you soon!!! Pastor Danny Beal

Inside this issue Scott Reunion 2 Morris Update 2 First Families 2 Prayer/Sick List 2 Condolences 2 Website 2 Obituaries 2-4

Danny O. Beal, Pastor April May June 2017 OUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Jackson SpringHill

News

Jackson Springhill Baptist Church

presents

Homecoming & Revival Celebration 3:00 pm Sunday, July 9, 2017

13272 CR 1113, Tyler, Texas 75709

Guest Speaker

Rev. Ray Charles Wren

You are cordially invited to join Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church in celebrating its annual Homecoming and Revival 3 pm on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Rev. Ray Charles Wren of Bethlehem First Baptist Church of Tyler, will open the revival on Sunday. Rev. Ralph Caraway, Sr. of St. Louis Baptist Church of Tyler, will be the Guest Speaker July 10-12, Monday-Wednesday at 7 pm. This year Mistress of Ceremony will be Noella Cain. During the homecoming festivities, Jackson Spring Hill

and the community will observe abt. 117 years when the church first served as the Jackson Spring Hill Colored Missionary Baptist Church, and later as Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church, in the same location it was built back in 1900. Jackson Spring Hill welcomes all Runaways and visitors who can attend. After Sunday morning devotion, food will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Looking forward to seeing you July 9! Rev. Ray Charles Wren Bio:

This is Rev. Wren 32nd year as a preacher of the gospel.

Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Edgewood, TX for 10 years.

Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Bullard, TX for 5 years.

Current pastor at Bethlehem First Baptist Church of Tyler.

Graduate of Kaufman High School and Henderson County Junior College and attended Dallas Theology Seminary.

Worked at Madix Store Fixtures, Terrell, Texas for 31 years.

Rev. Wren and wife Lydia have 4 boys and 1 girl and 2 grandchildren.

His greatest achievement - watching his children grow up, attend college to become adults.

The revival meetings are free and open to the public. So come one come all. Remember we are just “A little old church on the side of the road where we love the Lord and the Lord loves us. We hope you enjoy your visit with us.”

Jackie Hood, Editor Vol. 12, No. 2

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News & Notes

Emmett Scott Class of 1967 Reunion July 8

The 50th reunion for the Emmett J. Scott class of 1967 will take place July 8, 2017 at the Magnuson Hotel & Conference Center, 3310 Troup Highway, Tyler, Texas. Registration takes place from 8 a.m. to noon and outside activities are scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. The reunion program and dance begins promptly at 6 p.m. All classmates are asked to attend and be present for roll call. Information for more details, call an event organizer at 903-262-9800.

Epemelius Morris Home Recovering from Accident

Epemelius (Skin) Morris wishes to thank everyone for your many thoughts, good wishes and prayers during her recovery from injuries she suffered on January 11, 2017 while attempting to put out a small fire. ETMC Air One airlifted Morris to Dallas Parkland Burn Hospital, Dallas, Texas where she received treatment for second and third degree burns after she came in contact with a downed power line caused by a fallen tree. While trying to put out the fire, Mrs. Morris stepped on a power line thus suffering an electrical shock. She is now back home and receiving therapy and care from the Dallas Parkland Burn Center. By telephone, Ms Morris stated that ”I am not out of the woods yet, but am getting better, my doctor drives down from the wound center to check up on my progress. Thank everyone for praying for me,” she said.

First Families of Jackson Spring Hill East Texas Genealogical Society issues First Family Certificates to all direct descendants of early pioneers, male or female, who resided in Anderson, Henderson, Panola, Rusk, and Smith Counties before December 31, 1850, or in the case of Gregg County before December 31, 1880. The objective is to encourage the preservation of family history in the six counties represented by our Society. From time to time, the First Family history of your ancestors will be published in the society’s newsletter. Upon approval of the ancestors’ name, documentation and application, a certificate, suitable for framing, will be issued with the names of the ancestor and the applicant. If you wish to preserve your ancestors’ records, we invite you to go to the ETGS website where you will find information about the requirements for application. Please go to: http:// www.etgs.org/. Be sure and tell us which of our six county applications you need.

Obituaries

Deacon Darren Lamar Hudson

A home going celebration was held for Deacon Darren Lamar Hudson, Sr.,11am, Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Peoples Missionary Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas. The eulogy was done by Pastor Danny Beal with the Rev. Kenneth Browning officiating. Interment was in Hopewell Community Cemetery, Swan, Texas under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler. Darren was born July 5, 1962 to the late Albert Jay and Mary Lee Jackson

Hudson in Tyler. He attended school in the Tyler Independent School District. He married Margaret Patterson on October 12, 1989 and was an employee with Reynolds and Kay. Darren joined the Jackson SpringHill Baptist Church under the pastorate of Danny Beal and was ordained as a

Deacon in October 2010.

Darren loved the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing as well as being a great cook and horseman. He was always telling stories about how he would go into the woods just looking and experiencing nature. He would bar-b-que for all the church events and was always eager to help in whatever capacity he could with his church family. He truly loved his Jackson Spring Hill church family and Jackson Spring Hill truly loved him for the great person he was and for his dedication and service as a

deacon and member of the church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Cary Don Hudson; two grandmothers, LaMell River Davis and Mary Bell Anderson Jackson; two grandfathers, Albert Hudson and Leroy Jackson and one aunt, Margie Jackson Morris. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, wife, Margaret Hudson; Sons, Damien Hudson and Darren Hudson, Jr.; daughter, Ashley Patterson-Moore (John); sister, Teresa Hudson-Neal (Anthony); brother, Danny Hudson; grandmother, Imogene Jackson; three grandchildren and a host of other relative and friends

Prayer List Sick & Shut-Ins Roland Bell Susie Hood Johnson Bettye Hood Johnson Jimmy Kimbrell Epemelius (Skin) Morris Joyce Rollins

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Website Update… The jacksonspringhill.com website is still under construction. Estimated completion is July 15, 2017. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Condolence to the families of… Thelma Beasley Evelyn Washington Buffin Bernice Washington Jones Rickey Mayfield Tianna Swanson Woods

Obituaries . Gwendolyn Marie Walton

Gwendolyn Marie Walton was born May 31, 1947 to the late Spiry Lowe and Mary Johnson. She was preceded in death of her parents, grandparents and husband Carl Ester Walton. Gwendolyn was a graduate of Frederick Douglas High School Class of “65” where she was a member of the Frederick Douglas Band in Pittsburgh, Texas. She was married to Carl E. Walton on August 10, 1966. Gwen and Carl remained lifetime soulmates who shared an

unbreakable bond. After 40 years of marriage on August 17, 2006, Gwen lost the love of her life to cancer. She continued to carry on his legacy and the love they shared for one another. She was retired from the VA Medical Center of Dallas, Texas. Gwendolyn departed this life on March 12, 2017. Funeral services were held 11 am Saturday, March 18, at Ezell Chapel CME Church, Dallas with Rev. A. Smith as eulogist. Burial was in Rocky Mound Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Texas under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home of Dallas. Gwendolyn leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Sonya Walton; three sisters, Amanda Gardner, Marilyn Lowe and Carolyn Lowe; grandchildren, Asia, Essence and Aviance; great grandchildren, Niqko and Nakyah & other relatives

and friends.

LP Blaylock

Service for LP Blaylock was 10 am Friday, April 32, 3017 at New Greater Victory COGIC in Los Angeles, California with Pastor Lucille Reitzell as eulogist. LP was born on February 11, 1833 in Tyler, Texas to Samuel Blaylock and Maribel Davis. He was the baby of nine children. As a young man he met the love of his life, Vera Lynn. Both already raising a child, they decided to merge their families. On February 18, 1956 they were married. To that union

they had four children. LP later moved his family to California. He was called into the ministry and ordained on May 30, 1973. LP appointed as Pastor of Greater New Holy Mountain COGIC by the late Bishop B.R. Benbow. LP served as pastor until God called him home on March 24, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Vera Blaylock; children, Norris Beasley of Tyler, Texas, Bill Freeman, Ronnie Blaylock, Antoinette Blaylock, Delphia Blaylock; grandchildren, Delshawn Page, Daleton Reliford, Shenika Tipton; great grandchildren; a host of nieces,

nephews, relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

Lola Faye Williams

Service for Lola Faye Williams was held March 11, 2017 at Whitehouse COGIC with Elder Edward Sanders, eulogist. Burial in New Canaan Cemetery of Troup, Texas under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler, Texas. Lola was the beloved daughter of the late Elvin & Pauline Pettigrew, Amanda Blevins and Hampton Langley. She was known by many as

Miss Lola. Last October she celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by

family and friends at the lake. Miss Lola will be greatly missed.

Jim Wayne McKellar

Funeral services for Jim Wayne McKellar were held noon Saturday, May 20, 2017 at New Hope Baptist Church, Bullard, Texas. Rev. Ralph Caraway, Sr. was the eulogist. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler, Texas. Jim was born August 20, 1937 to the late Lonnie McKellar and Corine Ford McKellar. He was the only son of three children. He attended Stanton schools

where he was known for his athleticism. Jim played basketball and ran track, competing at the state level. He was a proud graduate of the class of 1958. On his life journey, Jim accepted the Lord at an early age where he joined New Bethel Baptist Church and served faithfully as Deacon, Church treasure, President of the Usher Board, Chairman of the Program Committee and Chairman of the building

Committee.

Jim married Daisy Mae Lee on November 29, 1963 and had one daughter, Andrea Roshanda. He had a close relationship with cousin Michael Lyn Roy , whom he embraced as a son. He retired from Tyler Pipes after 33 years of services. Jim loved being busy and was a rancher (cattle and horses), and avid gardener-growing some of the best greens, and was known for his “pepper sauce”, which helped kick those greens up another notch. Jim had a passion for traveling and he was also very active with the Stanton School Reunion Committee. It could be said that he had an entrepreneurial spirit. He was a businessman and was always open to a profitable business venture. Together, he and wife Daisy, and their business partners, started Bridging the Gap Acceleratory Learning Center in 1989 operating for 17 years. Later he and his son-in-law partner in a car wash and detail shop, focusing on

corporate clients.

Jim's life journey ended on Thursday, May 11, 2017 and was preceded by his parents and sisters, Katherine McKellar Runnels and Billie Joyce McKellar. Left to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 53 years, Daisy; his daughter, Andrea Roshanda McKellar Anderson (Todd); son, Michael Lynn Roy; grandchildren, Traemon and Taiaj Anderson; special god-grandchildren, Carmen and Steven Roy; Godson, Bruce Fields; best friend for over 70 years, Bobby

Jackson and a host of relatives and friends.

Patricia Sanders Caldwell

Funeral service for Patricia Ann Sanders Caldwell, 61, Tyler was held 11:00 am Saturday, May 6, 2017 at St. Louis Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph E. Caraway, Sr. as eulogist. Burial was in St. Louis Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler. Mrs. Caldwell died April 26, 2017 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances

Hospital. She was born September 1, 1955 and was a lifetime resident of Tyler. She attended St. Louis Elementary, Stewart Junior High, and Robert E. Lee High Schools. St. Louis Baptist Church was her church affiliation. Preceding her in death were her parents: Walter L. and Baby Ruth Sanders, Sr. and her brother, Freddy B. Sanders. Survivors include 2 brothers: Walter L. Sanders, Jr. and

Paul Edward (Pamela) Sanders.

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Jevon Ray "J.R." Ford II

The funeral service for Mr. Jevon R. Ford II, 29, Flint was 11:00 a. m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at Galilee Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Bayonne officiating and Pastor Anthony L. Williams as eulogist. Burial was in Galilee Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler. Ford died June 19, 2017. He was born February 25, 1988 in Tyler. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in the class of 2006. He was a member of Galilee Baptist Church

and served as drummer since he was 12 years old. Survivors include his fiancé', Shantana Thompkins; parents, Jevon Ford and Sandra Ford; son, Jeremiah Ford; daughters, Ah'lani and Kimiko Ford; brother, Manuel Woods and sisters, Kelley Hooker, Adrienne Mann and

Valencia Gipson.

Patricia Ann Willridge

Services for Patricia Willridge were 11 am Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Second Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas with Rev. Courtney Evans, Sr., as the eulogist. Interment was in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Fort Sam Houston, Texas under the direction of Collins Funeral Home in San Antonio. Patricia “Pat” Ann Willridge was born on June 22, 1949 in Smith County, Texas (Near Tyler) to Wardell and

Catherine Rainey, the youngest of 8 siblings. She was a proud 1967 graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School in Tyler. After high school she attended classes at Tyler Junior College and worked at Citizens Bank before joining Southwestern Bell in 1972. In 1984, she relocated to San Antonio, Texas, with the loves of her life Elmer and Harold, to start a

new career with AT&T where she worked for over 10 years.

Pat accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age at her family church Friendship Christian Episcopal Church in Lindale, Texas and was later a member of Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church in Tyler before moving to San Antonio. After arriving in San Antonio, she became a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church. Pat married faithful Second Baptist member John E. Willridge, Sr. on April 27, 1991, and

became a member at that time as well.

Pat was an avid seamstress and quilter who loved to sew and quilt for her family and friends. She was a caring person who made everyone feel special and who enjoyed spending time with her large family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson. Simply put, if

you meet her you loved her!

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband John E. Willridge Sr, stepmother Ida Mae Rainey, sister Dorothy Walker and brother in law Claud Walker, brothers Harold Dean Smith and Leo Smith. She leaves to cherish her memories; sons Elmer and Harold Rainey (Jeannette); grandchildren Tina-Marie, Naya, Jonathan, Kyle, Jalen, Mikayla, Madison, and Aaron; great grandson Kayson; brothers OC Smith (Ida) of Ft. Worth, Michael Smith (Lynette) of Duncanville, Charles Johnson (Yolanda) of Ft. Worth, Herbert Johnson (Jean) of Glenn Heights, & James Rainey (Pamela) of Dallas; stepbrother Billy Ray Rainey of Tyler; daughter in law Nancy Willridge; stepson John Willridge Jr. (Oralia) & former husband Carl Lee Isabell. And a host of

other relatives and friends who will miss Patricia.

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