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In memory of those who have gone before us…

Reverend Luther Lamar Headley

Luther Lamar Headley was born to Luther and Alice Headley in Clanton, Alabama on October 21, 1937. Lamar entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 15, 2023 at the age of 85.

Lamar was blessed with a rich and full life. He was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He pastored First Assembly of God in Calera Alabama, Taylor Assembly of God in Dothan Alabama and Northside Assembly of God in Bay Minette Alabama. He served for seven years as the DCAP for the Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God and twenty nine years leading the Special Ministries Department (MAPS as it was known) at the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Springfield MO.

He stayed active in retirement preaching, playing golf, fellowshipping with friends, serving on the International Teen Challenge Board and doing interim pastorates in Yakota, Japan and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He was inducted into the Alabama Assemblies of God Hall of Faith in 2014. Lamar leaves a legacy of faith with an influence and impact that reaches around the world and into eternity.

Lamar is survived by the love of his life Jimmie Ruth of 67 years; his sons Gregg (Joy) Headley and Bruce (Marsha) Headley; four grandchildren, Adam (Brandi) Headley, Nathan (Brooke) Headley, Bethany (Matt) Metzger and Stephen (Julie) Headley; eleven great-grandchildren, Madison Headley, Ethan Headley, Nolan Headley, Griffin Headley, Tuesday Cain, Miles Metzger, Karsyn Headley, Ellasyn Headley, Emerson Headley, James Headley and Josiah Headley.

Reverend William Lamar Jacks

Rev. William Lamar Jacks, 77 of McCalla, Alabama graduated to his heavenly home on January 3, 2023. He retired from the Railroad after 30 + years. He was a minister of music at Peoples Church and Bessemer First Assembly of God and he pastored Calvary Assembly of God in Jacksonville, Florida and Pleasant Grove Assembly of God n Pleasant Grove, Alabama. His two favorite statements were "that lying devil" and "Nevertheless". He was an above average golfer, loved cars and traveling to the mountains with friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Wendell and Romie Jewell Jacks; brother, Wendell Jacks and his mother-in-law, Liz Van Ness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly Jacks; daughter, Vanessa Winslett (Matt); grandchildren, Will Winslett (Brittany), Jesse Winslett, Daniel Winslett and great granddaughter, Ellie Winslett.

Transferred in:

Donald Saglimbene (O)

Alec Hopkins (L)

Reverend Paul David Urbahns

Reverend Paul David Urbahns, resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9:07 p.m. at the age of 88. Paul was born on September 15,1934 in St. Louis Missouri to Walter and Golda Urbahns. He was a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God for 65 years. He was a machinist by trade as well as a minister, serving in numerous capacities. His greatest joy in ministry was working with children in Scouts, Rangers and Sunday School. He ministered at Calvary Assembly of God in Tillmans Corner for 28 years and another 15 years at Orchard Assembly of God. Paul was an adoring and faithful husband and a wonderful father, grandpa and great grandpa. His impact on his family and community was life changing.

Paul was preceded in death by his father Walter Urbahns, his mother Golda Urbahns, his son Gary Urbahns, his daughter Sharon Diane Urbahns and his brother William Urbahns. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jewel (Cumbee) Urbahns; his daughter Deborah Stacey together with three children; Jennifer (Michael) Harris, John (Stephanie) Stacey and Alison Stacey; his daughter Brenda (Tim) Parker together with three children Krista McCary, Matthew (Michelle) McCary and April (Brandon) Conkling; his son Kenneth Urbahns; his sisters Claudine Meyers and Florence (Frank) Nelson; along with eleven great grand children and many special nieces and nephews.

Ministerial Changes

Deceased: William Jacks

Paul Urbahns

L. Lamar Headley

Mar?n Shelton

Pastoral Changes: Butler First – Jus?n Overstreet

New/Upgraded CredenKals: Elisha Miller (C)

Jus?n Overstreet (C)

Aus?n Murphey (C)

Aubrey Lee Kilpatrick (L)

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