SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 453
In Memory
of
Luther D. Edwards Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Pastor Luther D. Edwards Jr., who died
October 19, 2016, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Luther Edwards was born on November 28, 1935, in
Rankin, to Luther Edwards Sr. and Louise Edwards; he attended
public school in Palmer and later attended Paul Quinn College and
the Southern Bible Institute to pursue his love of theology; and
WHEREAS, He married the late Alice Rose Reagor in 1954, and
to this union a son was born; he later married Flora Mae Mathis in
1957, and they were blessed with three children; the couple
enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage together, and his children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were a source of much
pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, he accepted his call to the ministry in 1982 and
served as a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church for
22 years; he also organized and served as the founding pastor of
Mayo Christian Fellowship Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his
life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by
his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Pastor Luther D. Edwards Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Luther D. Edwards Jr.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate