Dear Hugh,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Ned Russ. He was pastor of the Good Hope PH Church in Barnesville for a number of years. My grandfather, Rev. D. Roy Chapman, was the founder and first pastor of Good Hope Church. I was a member there during Ned and Ms Evelyn’s tenure. My grandmother, Ruby Chapman, affectionately called
“ Memudder” was a faithful member until her death in 1995. Brother Russ, as we called him, was instrumental in the remodeling of the sanctuary and numerous improvements to the facility and beautification of the grounds. He was always a cheerful fellow and willing to help anyone.
Rev. Russ assisted in the funerals of both my dad, Lamar Chapman, and my beloved grandmother,
“ Memudder.” ( Ruby Culbreth Chapman)
Rev Ned Russ was also one of my pastors including : Rev. Keith Hearn, Rev Nerl Coleman, along with Dr. Vinson Synan who lay hands upon me at my ordination into ministry in the Georgia Conference in Franklin Springs Church in 1982.
Bishop Wesley Russ, along with his brothers and sisters were regulars at Good Hope when visiting their family.
On behalf of my family, I offer my sincere condolences to the family with appreciation of the ministry of Ned and Evelyn during those years. They were good folks! Now he has entered the Church Triumphant!
* Hugh if you could pass this on to Wesley and family, I would appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sid Chapman
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Ned Russ. He was pastor of the Good Hope PH Church in Barnesville for a number of years. My grandfather, Rev. D. Roy Chapman, was the founder and first pastor of Good Hope Church. I was a member there during Ned and Ms Evelyn’s tenure. My grandmother, Ruby Chapman, affectionately called
“ Memudder” was a faithful member until her death in 1995. Brother Russ, as we called him, was instrumental in the remodeling of the sanctuary and numerous improvements to the facility and beautification of the grounds. He was always a cheerful fellow and willing to help anyone.
Rev. Russ assisted in the funerals of both my dad, Lamar Chapman, and my beloved grandmother,
“ Memudder.” ( Ruby Culbreth Chapman)
Rev Ned Russ was also one of my pastors including : Rev. Keith Hearn, Rev Nerl Coleman, along with Dr. Vinson Synan who lay hands upon me at my ordination into ministry in the Georgia Conference in Franklin Springs Church in 1982.
Bishop Wesley Russ, along with his brothers and sisters were regulars at Good Hope when visiting their family.
On behalf of my family, I offer my sincere condolences to the family with appreciation of the ministry of Ned and Evelyn during those years. They were good folks! Now he has entered the Church Triumphant!
* Hugh if you could pass this on to Wesley and family, I would appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sid Chapman