Back To The Old Paths

Kevin Tucker exhorts during our 2020 Family Retreat.

The late Dr. Billy Goolesby, formerly of Rome, GA, preached this message during the December, 2003, Pleasant View Baptist Church of Taylors, SC, Camp Meeting, on January 1, 2004.

Dr. Billy Jack Goolesby, age 80, of Rome, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020. Dr. Goolesby was born in Hollywood, AL on September 4, 1940, son of the late Frank and Irene Tate Goolesby. He was also preceded in death by 4 brothers. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard for several years. Dr. Goolesby accepted his call into ministry at the age of 21 years. He received his Doctor of Theology degree from Heritage University. After serving as Pastor for several churches, Dr. Goolesby began his ministry at Rome Baptist Temple on June 1, 1986, where he has served as Pastor for over 34 years. Survivors include his wife, the former Myra Perry, to whom he was married on June 16, 1961; 2 sons, Rev. Stephen Goolesby (Pam) and Jonathan Goolesby; 5 grandchildren, Chance Goolesby, Chase Goolesby, Abigail Goolesby, Luke Goolesby, and Levi Goolesby (Rachel); 2 great grandchildren, Madisyn and Hadlee Goolesby; 7 brothers, Roy Goolesby (Patricia), L. C. Goolesby, Wayne Goolesby, Doyle Goolesby (Gail), David Goolesby, Tony Goolesby (Bea), and Donnie Goolesby (Deb); nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, at 2pm at Rome Baptist Temple with the Rev. Tony Hutson, the Rev. Donnie Pollard, and his son, the Rev. Stephen Goolesby officiating. Private interment will follow later in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Rosalie, AL. Dr. Goolesby will lie in state at Rome Baptist Temple on Thursday from 4 until 7pm. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rome Baptist Temple, P. O. Box 1023, Rome, GA 30162. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements. https://www.hendersonandsons.com/obituary/dr-billy-goolesby Dr. Goolesby preached this message, during the December, 2003, Pleasant View Baptist Church of Taylors, SC, Camp Meeting.

The late Dr. Billy Goolesby, formerly of Rome, GA, preached this message during the December, 2003, Pleasant View Baptist Church of Taylors, SC, Camp Meeting, during a Watch Night Service, as a matter of fact.

Evangelist David Wells preaches during our 2020 Baptismal Service.

Evangelist Terry Pace of Scottsboro, AL, preaches on a Sunday morning a while back, at the former Black Oak Baptist Church, which was near Fort Payne, AL.

Evangelist Terry Pace of Scottsboro, AL, preaches on a Sunday Morning, at the former Black Oak Baptist Church, which was near Fort Payne, AL.

Dr. Sammy Allen, 82, of Resaca, GA died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Advent Health Gordon. Rev. Allen was born, October 4, 1937, as Robert Verland Allen, son of the late Vince W. and Myrtle McKinley Timms Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson; Vince Allen, and by two sisters; Nettie Allen Baker and Johnnie Ruth Allen Dean. After several months of deep Holy Ghost conviction, he was saved by the grace of God in the summer of 1955. Immediately upon his conversion, he began to witness to others about their need of salvation. This burden became so heavy that he began to speak as a lay preacher in Sunday School classes, cottage prayer meetings, and even in church services every time he was given an opportunity. Bro. Allen announced his calling to preach in 1961. He soon was called to be the pastor of Maple Grove Baptist Church and New Prospect Baptist Church. These were half time churches. In October 1961, Bro. Allen was used of the Lord to organize the Concord Baptist Mission into Concord Baptist Church, and was the only pastor for 59 years. Immediately after he announced his calling into the ministry, God began to open doors for the young fiery preacher to preach revival meetings. This evangelistic ministry grew so fast that by 1964 the young preacher had to leave his job in the carpet mill and go full-time in evangelism. He continued to preach meetings week after week across the country in both small and large churches. In the late 1960s, God began to lay a burden on Bro. Allen’s heart for a Camp Meeting in the area where he lived. After much prayer and waiting upon the Lord, Faith Baptist Camp was born with the first Camp Meeting held under a large tent on the grounds in June 1970. Faith Baptist Camp has been very blessed of the Lord and has been used to be a blessing to so many people and churches across America. As an older man, Dr. Allen is held in high respect by all the Fundamental Baptists all across the country that knows him. He is known as an Evangelist, a Revivalist, a Camp Meeting Preacher, a Pastor, and a Preacher’s Friend by those who know him and love Old Fashion Christianity. He now holds two Honorary Doctorate Degrees. Every student of Faith Baptist Institute will be affected by the leadership of this dynamic man of God. Dr. Allen was married on December 28, 1962, to Jimmie Lou Wilson. She has stood by his side as a faithful, loving, God-fearing wife in every task he has attempted. God has blessed their home with two sons; Samuel (Sabrina) Allen of Resaca, and David (Gwen) Allen of Calhoun; daughter; Hannah Allen of Resaca, grandchildren; Samuel and Alexis Allen of Flowery Branch, Elisabeth Allen of Dalton, Nathanael Allen of Calhoun, Hagen Allen of Resaca and Brianna Allen of Resaca, Great-grandchildren; Caroline Allen of Dalton and Gibson Allen of Flowery Branch, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. The funeral service for Dr. Sammy Allen will be conducted on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. from Concord Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Randy Sutherland will officiate along with Bro. Tony Hudson, Bro. Marion Atkinson, Bro. Denver Boling, Bro. Ronnie Simpson, Bro. Marvin Carr, and Bro. Joe Arthur. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Alan Sosebee, Ken Johnson, Steve Johnson, Nick Johnson, Joey Baker, Scotty Bryant, Ricky Bryant, Brandon Reeves, Doug Wilson, and Mike Andrews; honorary pallbearers are Jim Fox, Bobby Thomas, Mike Bell, Mike Lane, Rev. Charles Henderson, Tyrone Wilson, Donnie Rigdon, Rev. Steve Powers, Rev. David Cash, Stan Ritter, Ronnie Russ, William Nix, Rev. Billy Wilson, Rev. Travis Clayton, Robert Croft, Jamie Trammell, Adam Evans, Brandon Ensley, and Silas Foster. The family will receive friends at Concord Baptist Church on Thursday, August 6, 2020, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/17725223/Dr-Sammy-Allen Dr. Allen preached this message, on Thursday morning, June 12, 2003, at the Pleasant View Baptist Church of Taylors, SC's Camp Meeting.

Missionary Larry Brinker preaches during the 2019 Jubilee, held at the First Baptist Church of McNeill, (located in Carriere), MS.

Evangelist Don Hardman preaches during the 2019 Jubilee, held at the First Baptist Church of McNeill (located in Carriere), MS.