A Giant Goes to His Reward...
As I heard the news on Sunday of the homegoing of Dr. Lee Roberson, I could not help but be stirred. Heaven is more real and Dr. Roberson is with the Saviour Whom he so longed to see face to face. I could write a number of feelings and emotions, but suffice to say, he will be greatly missed. I am grateful for the direct impact he had on my life.
Here is a photo of me with Dr. Lee Roberson and Dr. Clarence Sexton.
I have placed the text from the obituary below. Please continue praying for the family of Dr. Roberson during this time.
Stephen
--------------------------------------
Dr. Lee Roberson Memorial
Dr. Lee Roberson, age 97, former pastor of the Highland Park Baptist Church, Founder and Chancellor Emeritus of Tennessee Temple University and Man of God, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ whom he had served faithfully since the age of fourteen, on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
Dr. Roberson was born November 24, 1909 on a farm near English, Indiana. He was led to the Lord at age fourteen by his Sunday School teacher, and he accepted the call to preach the 'Good News' of the Gospel at the age of eighteen.
He studied as vocal music at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and was a graduate of the University of Louisville and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Beginning in 1932, Dr. Roberson served as a pastor and evangelist before accepting the pastorate of the Highland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga in November of 1942. Tennessee Temple University was founded as a junior college and Bible school in July 1946. TTU is now an accredited four-year college, graduate school and seminary.
Dr. Lee Roberson was preceded in death by daughter Joy Caroline and wife, the former Caroline Allen. He is survived by son, John C. Roberson and wife Donna, daughter LeeAnne Nichols and husband Dr. L.W. 'Buddy' Nichols, daughter June Ormesher and husband Bill, eight grandchildren and by the countless thousands who accepted the new life of salvation under his ministry and the subsequent ministries of the thousands of men and women who he faithfully led, taught and encouraged at HPBC and TTU.
The family is asking that any memorial gifts be sent to the Lee Roberson Foundation, 2327 Red Tail Lane · Chattanooga, TN · 37421 or online at LeeRoberson.org.
Dr.Roberson's favorite Scripture verse was Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Dated August 1, 2006 at the age of 96, Dr. Roberson published what he called his farewell letter and final testimony "to give encouragement to pastors, evangelists, and full-time Christian workers."
"I believe the Bible! I believe in the promises of God regarding our future life! I believe 'to be absent from the body, to be present with the Lord.' I believe the future will hold some of the most glorious blessings that one could ever conceive. We will be present 'with the Lord.' The Apostle Paul said 'this is far better.' The future is bright! I know the Lord may come at any moment - He has promised 'I will come again.'
"Continue in His great work! Give attention to the winning of souls and exhort yourself to a close walk with God."
Dr. Lee Roberson, "absent from the body, present with the Lord," April 29, 2007.
Here is a photo of me with Dr. Lee Roberson and Dr. Clarence Sexton.
I have placed the text from the obituary below. Please continue praying for the family of Dr. Roberson during this time.
Stephen
--------------------------------------
Dr. Lee Roberson Memorial
Dr. Lee Roberson, age 97, former pastor of the Highland Park Baptist Church, Founder and Chancellor Emeritus of Tennessee Temple University and Man of God, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ whom he had served faithfully since the age of fourteen, on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
Dr. Roberson was born November 24, 1909 on a farm near English, Indiana. He was led to the Lord at age fourteen by his Sunday School teacher, and he accepted the call to preach the 'Good News' of the Gospel at the age of eighteen.
He studied as vocal music at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and was a graduate of the University of Louisville and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Beginning in 1932, Dr. Roberson served as a pastor and evangelist before accepting the pastorate of the Highland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga in November of 1942. Tennessee Temple University was founded as a junior college and Bible school in July 1946. TTU is now an accredited four-year college, graduate school and seminary.
Dr. Lee Roberson was preceded in death by daughter Joy Caroline and wife, the former Caroline Allen. He is survived by son, John C. Roberson and wife Donna, daughter LeeAnne Nichols and husband Dr. L.W. 'Buddy' Nichols, daughter June Ormesher and husband Bill, eight grandchildren and by the countless thousands who accepted the new life of salvation under his ministry and the subsequent ministries of the thousands of men and women who he faithfully led, taught and encouraged at HPBC and TTU.
The family is asking that any memorial gifts be sent to the Lee Roberson Foundation, 2327 Red Tail Lane · Chattanooga, TN · 37421 or online at LeeRoberson.org.
Dr.Roberson's favorite Scripture verse was Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Dated August 1, 2006 at the age of 96, Dr. Roberson published what he called his farewell letter and final testimony "to give encouragement to pastors, evangelists, and full-time Christian workers."
"I believe the Bible! I believe in the promises of God regarding our future life! I believe 'to be absent from the body, to be present with the Lord.' I believe the future will hold some of the most glorious blessings that one could ever conceive. We will be present 'with the Lord.' The Apostle Paul said 'this is far better.' The future is bright! I know the Lord may come at any moment - He has promised 'I will come again.'
"Continue in His great work! Give attention to the winning of souls and exhort yourself to a close walk with God."
Dr. Lee Roberson, "absent from the body, present with the Lord," April 29, 2007.
posted by Stephen Troell at 11:20 PM
2 Comments:
Wow! I hadn't seen his obituary...amazing! I have a picture of Dr. Roberson signing my Bible, taken 15 years ago when I was in college. I'm so glad our kids were able to know Dr. Roberson. What a true servant of God!
ap
I come to you as the current president of the TTU Alumni Association and board member of the Lee Roberson Foundation with this challenge:
We must carry on the passion of Dr. Roberson. Daily he helped students follow God’s plan, straight from his own pocket. He provided scholarships for students who wanted to do all God planned for them.
Go to www.leeroberson.org and make a generous donation to the scholarship fund Dr. Roberson formed just before his walk into glory.
According to the presentation of his son at the celebration Service, Dr. Roberson considered the idea of a foundation to assist students in their Christian education as “perfect”.
You can find not only the DVD offer of the service but other offers for the exchange of a donation to the foundation fund for students.
Post a Comment
<< Home