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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 643
By Hicks G
HJR0643
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Reverend Kenneth Paul
Luckadoo.
WHEREAS, we were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Kenneth
Paul Luckadoo of Tazewell; and
WHEREAS, born on June 24, 1942, to Syllus Luckadoo and Shirley Luckadoo,
Reverend Kenneth Luckadoo, as a teenager, had already begun his journey in preaching before
he went off to attend Carson-Newman University for a year and then graduate from Lincoln
Memorial University; and
WHEREAS, ordained at Shawanee Baptist Church, Reverend Luckadoo began his first
pastorate in his early twenties, leading the people of Tazewell Baptist Church in godliness and
devotion; however, he soon heard the call to act as pastor of Gills Chapel Baptist Church in
Mooresburg; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Luckadoo served as pastor at Gills Chapel Baptist Church for
over fifty years, laying a cornerstone that will be built upon for years to come, and ultimately
retired with a full life of prayerful mission completed; and
WHEREAS, he was known as a man of God and led his people, both longtime believers
and those newly entering the fold, to discover the graces in this pilgrimage, and he confirmed
and comforted his people in faith, whether marking the new beginnings of baptisms or
commemorating at funerals those who have fallen asleep; and
WHEREAS, dedicated to serving those entrusted to him with a shepherd's care,
Reverend Luckadoo traveled 100 miles roundtrip to reach his congregation every Sunday; and
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WHEREAS, his constant concern and Christ-like compassion extended to his second
vocation in education, where he exhibited his multifarious talents in positions as a principal, a
grade school teacher, and a high school director of maintenance; and
WHEREAS, teaching in the coal camps of Claiborne County, Reverend Luckadoo
committed himself to fostering a love of learning and personal development in the impoverished
children he encountered, some of whom lacked even electricity; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his good work from the pulpit and beyond, Reverend
Luckadoo was wholly devoted to his family and friends, and he is still cherished and
remembered by his beloved wife, Eula Grey Luckadoo; his daughter, Robin (Mike) Morrell; his
sons, Scott (Vickey) Luckadoo and Kevin Luckadoo; his grandchildren, Ashley (Jared)
Anderson, Luarie (Zac) Parrott, Adam Morrell, Katrina (Brandon) Nantz, Kelsey (Isaiah) Mullens,
Kendra (Ethen) Massengill, Chase Luckadoo, Katie Luckadoo, Nathaniel Luckadoo, and Owen
Luckadoo; his eleven great-grandchildren; and many others whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Luckadoo;
and
WHEREAS, Reverend Luckadoo served his faith and his community with distinction for
more than six decades, and he should be remembered for his many contributions and the
example he set for others; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Reverend Kenneth Paul Luckadoo, reflecting
fondly upon his resolute service to God and humanity and extending our sympathy and
condolences to his family and many friends.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
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the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.