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Page B6-The Chronicle. Thursday. June 14. 1984 \ Focus On Religion New Bethel's Dr; By AUDREY WILLIAMS " i Chronicle Staff Writer t Mayor Wayne Corpening proclaimed June 10, 1984, t "Jerry Drayton Day" while his colleagues and congrega- t tion lauded him for his steadfastness and involvement in > the church and community. 3 < In an anniversary tribute to Drayton for his 40 years of service as pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, which ' VH.V |-|hnj I, m j |n?T y,?? Vnur iiiU T the five choirs he founded at the church honored him in ! CAn n Ro r it Anfl c rv 1 rv i t-1 TXn r%irt| A . 4 - ... ? 1 - ? J *-'! - ? . uui nunv, ouiuisi i/uiiiii r\ 11 vj 1 c v% > cll&U paiu iriDUie 1 to the minister. i 1 Between songs of praise for Drayton, the outspoken | civic leader, who came to New Bethel in 1944 fresh out of Howard University with divinity degree in hand, listened | with his wife, Susie, their son, Jerry Jr., along with his , wife, Norma, and their two children as-acquaintances, ] colleagues and friends praised him and his 1000-member church. ?1"We are gathered here today to honor' a Christian man... " said Mrs. Clara Hayes, the anniversary celebration's mistress of ceremonies and general chairperson. "When Dr. Drayton first spoke of political action," she said, "some people said he ought to preach the gospel and leave the dirty politics alone. Today, voter registration has increased and all leaders are emphasizing the value of voting." A letter from Gov. James B. Hunt Jr., who appointed Drayton chairman of the North Carolina Human Relations Council, commended Drayton, who has an ML*?- ft - - m inH BL. jwI [I I I I IRriQnAV . .II INF 1A I M. t I '1 '" I H ' 1 ^ u ' 4 t 1 I . -I r.-t -. . . I B '""'$.*? ? v' " w I -j >' ^ 0 :K ^'^1. | BKHBiii-.a.mj* ' mw t%it< 4C i i j! ' i Tft ^ Q #n . | ^ 4fr i . . _ V . ; y y j * ? "v i 1 ' i t . ' i r* -t I ')nsorcd dv tnc c spitfll puad i ! h 1 I Jmr iii ?^ ^|| , ^ # ^ i ^; #^iaiiliye r^>jBstpttst Church is J M^^^WpBfllMBMawSKpAp". ?i$dr*.* >; ? -?>>, - -'v- -* j v ? ' "- l4~ I g * t ? A {j ^z/iSc^ include /cfctv I , , } I Relic Church Calendar, Focus On Relii ayton has his day indergraduate degree from Morehouse College in Atlana, for his active role in state politics. "... I want to personally congratulate you on your fory years," the letter stated. "North Carolina is fortunate o have people with the leadership ability and character ou possess .... "The members of New Bethel Baptist Church are to be commended for making such a wise ;hoice 40 years ago." In 1944, while still a divinity student at Howard University, the Savannah, Ga., native began to fill in on a rntointaa'bii f^r l~tek 1 n m K?.r. t\f* Mi\?f rji,#1.1.1 .....I ?l.^ . --?i t ? . ? j utttivi anu mvii L^crtcuii uuaiu laici i ecommended that Drayton become the church's full:ime minister. By January of 1945, Drayton assumed the position after it was apparent that Gilmore could no 1 onger carry on as head of the church. Dr. Kelly O.P.'Goodwin, pastor emeritus of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, also came to Winston-Salem as a young minister willing to lead a congregation older than himself. Along with many others, he too paid tribute to Drayton, who took a seat in the church pews with his family. 44All of us have been blessed by your energy and your intelligence," Goodwin said. Dr. Warnie Hay, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church has worked with Drayton for the past 25 years. Their involvement with the General Baptist State Convention and its Political Action and Social Committee, of which Drayton served as chairman, has produced a lasting friendship between the two. "... I have enjoyed these 40 years working with your great pastor," Hay said. "This man has put something in this community that will last for generations." Hay added the following, which drew laughter and a Church Notes Men s Day slated On Sunday, June 17, the church choir. Men's Day will be observed at the 11 a.m. worship ser- He js employed as a sa|es vice at Bethlehem AME pr0grams administrator for Zion Church in Pfafftown. Westinthouse Corp. He TThe guest speaker will be ^ d^ghter. Melody. ^ Larry Turner, a member of the church. He serves on the The Rev. Robert H, Stewards Board and sings in Bailey is the pastor. Mt. Calvary presents concert The members of Mt. church at 930 E. 14th St. at Calvary Holy Church of ? p..m. America Inc. will present a Others featured on the raise o o n ing pr0gram wjn Evangelist Concert, featuring soloist Shir,ey Caeser wilHams. Cynthia Horton, also known as "Sweetie Pie." Bishop Harold 1. Williams is the pastor and The program is scheduled Evangelist Williams is the for Sunday, June 17, at the co-pastor. Funerals Margaretta , a n> Mrs. Margaretta H. Gray Mrs. Margaretta H. Gray of 416 E. 16th Street expired Sunday, Jline 10, 1984 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Winston-Salem, N.C. She was a member of Spencer Memorial Christian Church where she wa* a member of the SpmHKtl* Choir, a membef of tho Sundays Schoof and- 16th Flow?r Tobacco Co. Whitaker Park Division. Survivors include; Two daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Crowell of the city, Mrs. Carolyn G. Mundy of the city, one son, Benjamin C. Gray of the city, one sister Mrs. Onetta Scott of the city, ten grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, one devoted neice, Mrs. Juanita S. Wilson of the city a host of other relatives and friends. The body is at Johnson 's Home Of Memory pending the completion of funeral arrangements. Mr. William Parker Funeral services for Mr. William Parker of 1408 E. 19th St., were conducted Sunday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the First Calvary Baptist Church, with Dr. W. L. Wilson officiating. Internment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mollie Plowden Parker, of the home; two sons, Charles Plowden and William Parker, Jr; eight grandchildren; and other relatives. Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services. Mrs. Julia Shoffner Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Shoffner of 837 N. Jackson Avenue, were conducted Tuesday, June 5th at 4:30 at the Gospel Tabernacle Holiness Church, with Rev. Samuel Cornelius and Rev. James Moses officiating. Interment followed in the Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Adrinna Dansby, of the home; two granddaughters, Mrs. Patricia Harvey and Mrs. Flavella M. Brown; one grandson,, I Robert Prince, all of this city; fourteen great j ion gion, Church Notes, Obituaries SB /4ft ^b * | ? ft' , * ? v y : ? ^r.' - V.??j Dr. Jerry Drayton: He's been at the forefront for thunderous round of applause: "He has done more than Michael Jackson because he has been a servant of the people." Drayton, who makes weekly deliveries of food to the Crisis Control Ministry from offerings members bring during Sunday service, is well-known throughout the state for his civil rights activism and holds the honor of being appointed the first black to head the WinstonSalem Urban League and the first black to become president of the North Carolina Baptist Interracial ^Btaf . M ^E, ; jjyjB Hr Henry S. Lewis Jr. * /i rx m v lember oj Spencer Memot grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services. Mrs. Eather Boyd Miller Funeral services for Mrs. Eather Boyd Miller, known to ITirrrnuxlS "Tootif" Jpf 177Q NT !.tffecrrtT wfnf Wednesday, Jwtc 6th ar thy Unl gressive Baptist Church, with Dr. Qunicy A. Caldwell officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Cora M. Boyd, of this city; one son, Ricardo Renar Miller, of the home; one sister, Miss Helen Boyd, of New York City; one brother, Carvin Boyd, Sr., of Gastonia, N.C.; one grandchild, and other relatives. Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services. Mr. James M. Vance Mr. James M. Vance of 2613 Ansonia St. died Tuesday, June 5th at the N. C. Baptist Hospital. He was a native of Spartanburg, S. C. and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Vance was a retired employee of the McLean Trucking Co. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cleo Dean \/nr>/-?0 rtf tSa Untno* HumWtor \ 4 c Doorlio V o n C1IIWV, ui iiiv iiuiiivf uiiv uuu^iiiv.i , (tio, i vai iiw a i i v, v , one brother, William Vance and sister-in-law, Mrs. Fannie Vance, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Stephen's Baptist Church, with Rev. J. R. Samuels officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge of services. Mrs. Catherine Penn Smith Mrs. Catherine Penn Smith of 310 N. Woodland Avenue, died Thursday, June 7th, at her residence. She was a native of this city and a member of the Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church, where she served on the Nurses Board, Missionary Board, and the Pastor's Aide Board. Surviving are two cousins, Mrs. Helen Hanks, of this city and Jim Penn, of New York City; one aunt^Mrs. Viola Taylor, of Richmond, Va.; several foster children, in> a > ^ & A BfcOTjL i^^H 11 f tm fa ^m j M " ^ET^BI [ jm n 3m \iiw!g*tPa>'Eggs 40 years (photo by James Parker). / Fellowship. He serves on numerous boards, some of which include the board of directors for Wachovia Bank and Trust Co., Morehouse College an'd the Theological Center in Atlanta. 44A number of bright young men were coming to Winston-Salem forty years ago," said the Rev. Kenneth R. Willliams, chancellor emeritus of Winston-Salem State University, also a Morehousie alumnus and a member of New Bethel. "And all of them have done well Please see page B7 Rev. Lewis featured The United Methodist He is listed in Who's Men will observe Father/s Who In Black America and Day on Sunday, June 17, Who's Who in Religion. In during the morning worship 1974, Lewis was named an service. The Rev. Henry S. Underwood Fellow by the * 1 i i t .? n . I w? i Lewis jr. win oe tne uaniorm rounaauon. featured speaker. Acie Co-chairmen of the proMcGhee Jr., president, will gram are James Orange and preside. - W.E. McKoy Sr. The Rev. ^ Lewis, a native of Belvin Jessup is the pastor. Chester County, S.C., a. studied at Winston-Salem Prior to the morning serState University, Andover vice, the Uhited Methodist New ton Theological Men and guests Ajjjkgather School, Wake Forest for a special Father's Day University, the University breakfast in the church dinof North Carolina at ing hall. Five of the $ Greensboro and the School organization's past for Pastoral Care at North presidents will be honored. Carolina Baptist Hospital. They are Donald Rush, He is the former pastor of Williams. E. McKoy Sr., Mount Pleasant Baptist Verdell Michaux, Lucius Church, served as universi- Nesmith and Joseph ty chaplain at WSSU and as Daniels. Presenters who a part-time instructor in the will give a brief summary of Department of Religion at services rendered include Wake Forest. Currently, Dr. William Rice, William r Lewis is pastoral counselor Mason, Lonnie Nesmith, at R.J. Reynolds Industries R.O. Black and the Rev. Inc. James Gwyn Sr. ial Church, passes eluding Ronetta LeGrand, Norman Morrison, Samuel Morrison, Doretha LeGrand,, Clester Morrison, Mrs. Henretta Hawkins, and Mrs. Marie Wilson, a devoted friend, Mrs. Juanita Williams, of this city and other relatives. Hooper Funeral Duerlors. in Mr. James Baker Young Mr. James Baker Young of 2901 New Walkertown Road, Apt. C, died Sunday, June 10th, at the N. C. Baptist Hospital. He was a native of Florida and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Young was a retired tailor. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Susie Cowan andd Mrs. Ida Steel: one son. Thomas Steele: one sten-dauchter. Mrs Martha Smith; a devoted daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Steel, and other relatives. Hooper Funeral Directors were in charge Mrs. Betty Jean Benson Roberts M rs. Betty Jean Benson Roberts of 1719 Thurmond Street passed on Monday morning in Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Her remains were removed to Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. She was a native of WinstonSalem and attended the local public schools, WinstonSalem State University and was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1956. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Her survivors arc her husband, Mr. Eric G. Roberts of the city, one daughter. Miss Stephanie Benson of Durham, N. C., one son, Mr. Timothy Roberts of the home, her mother, Mrs. Jessie I ineberger Benson and her Father Mr. Harry J. Benson both of tlu home., five aunts, Miss Hildred Lineberger, Mrs. Mildred McKenzie, Miss Mabel Lineberger all of the city., two uncles, Mr. Council Lineberger and Mr. Cruv mond Lineberger both of the city. Several other relatives and friends. Clark S. Brown A Sons Funeral Home in charge of services.
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