IN MEMORY
The following are names of recently deceased credentialed Church of God ministers. Names are posted as they are officially reported to the Business and Records Office of the Church of God International Offices in Cleveland, Tennessee. Names will remain on this site for at least 30 days following the date of posting.
Robert Paul Herrin, Cleveland, TN
Rev. Robert Paul Herrin, a retired ordained bishop from Cleveland, TN, passed away on March 21, 2026.
Walter Harris III, Blythewood, SC
Rev. Walter Harris III, an evangelist and ordained bishop from Blythewood, SC, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Billie Jean Fields, Inez, KY
Rev. Billie Jean Fields, a retired exhorter from Inez, KY, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Deron Wayne Daniel, Lakeland, FL
Rev. Deron Wayne Daniel, a retired ordained bishop from Lakeland, FL, passed away on March 17, 2026.
David Callicoat, Chesapeake, OH
Rev. David Callicoat, an ordained bishop from Chesapeake, OH, passed away on March 6, 2026.
Teofilo A Andres, Haliewa, HI
Rev. Teofilo A Andres, a pastor and ordained bishop from Haliewa, HI, passed away on February 13, 2026.
Gonzalo Aguilar, Harlingen, TX
Rev. Gonzalo Aguilar, a retired exhorter from Harlingen, TX, passed away on February 8, 2026.
Patricia W. Hodges, Easley, S.C.
Rev. Patricia W. Hodges, a retired minister of music from Easley, S.C., passed away on April 24, 2023.
Royalda M. Emerson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Rev. Royalda M. Emerson, a retired minister of Christian Education from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away on March 12, 2023.
Avon Kent Craven, Brown Summit, N.C.
Rev. Avon Kent Craven, a retired ordained bishop from Brown Summit, N.C., passed away on April 10, 2023.
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