Carroll McGruder Passed away

[Originalist]

Unless a miracle takes place, Carroll McGruder will soon be going home. Please pray for he and this family.

[CC1]

I don't know the man but sure hate to hear this. Didn't he recently get married? I didn't realize he was ill but I might have seen it and forgotten. I only saw him and his wife sing once and that was at Becton's church dedication in Nashville about a decade ago.

[n david]

Is he sick with a disease?

Love Bro McGruder. Praying for him.

[Steve Epley]

I think his cancer has come back?

[Sister Alvear]

cancer....

[thaddaeus417]

Yes, cancer. A friend who just visited tells that as he lays dying he is ministering to those who visit him....seriously ministering to others.

God's love and grace are always enough!

[Jermyn Davidson]

Yes, cancer. A friend who just visited tells that as he lays dying he is ministering to those who visit him....seriously ministering to others.

God's love and grace are always enough!

What a tremendous testimony of faith, dignity and God's Grace!

[StillStanding]

Prayers for Bro. McGruder and his family!

[KeptByTheWord]

So sad. We heard the McGruders sing years ago. Wonderfully anointed people.

Makes me think of the Willoughby's in Singapore. She died first of cancer and then he died a few short years later, leaving children behind.

Will certainly be praying for him.

[Sean]

I remember them singing at landmark of 1980(Carroll/Priscilla). They sung "that sounds like home to me".....

That was very inspirational!

[Carl]

I remember hearing them singing "I'm Just Warming Up" at general conference in the early eighties.

[Evang.Benincasa]

I remember hearing them singing "I'm Just Warming Up" at general conference in the early eighties.

Great Shoutin Song! :happydance

[Barb]

This has just been posted on FB:

Our God is Faithful.

Tonight at 10:40, we have witnessed the promotion of our beloved Carroll McGruder, to his eternal reward. He so aptly penned the lyrics to THE GREAT HOMECOMING; today they are relevant to him.

He made his transition peacefully in his own bed with family gathered around. His family and friends from around the world have held him and us in continuous prayer these past days. He expressed several times how he could "feel" that support.

We thank each of you for your calls, texts, and other expressions of concern. We will all miss this great man of God immensely and ask for your continued prayers as we begin a new phase of life without his counsel, presence, and support.

Our hope is in the witness that Carroll has left us. He received his reward, and we are resolved to go where he is.

Blessings,

The Carroll McGruder Family

[Barb]

Bishop McGruder's influence in Southern Gospel music will be missed, but his music will live on...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_8NDXMANVU

[Steve Epley]

This has just been posted on FB:

Our God is Faithful.

Tonight at 10:40, we have witnessed the promotion of our beloved Carroll McGruder, to his eternal reward. He so aptly penned the lyrics to THE GREAT HOMECOMING; today they are relevant to him.

He made his transition peacefully in his own bed with family gathered around. His family and friends from around the world have held him and us in continuous prayer these past days. He expressed several times how he could "feel" that support.

We thank each of you for your calls, texts, and other expressions of concern. We will all miss this great man of God immensely and ask for your continued prayers as we begin a new phase of life without his counsel, presence, and support.

Our hope is in the witness that Carroll has left us. He received his reward, and we are resolved to go where he is.

Blessings,

The Carroll McGruder Family

Saw this myself.

[MawMaw]

Always loved to hear the McGruder's sing!
Prayers of comfort for his family.

[mfblume]

I have videos I made of them in Nova Scotia in the late 90's singing at camp meeting and preaching. Had a blast.

[KeptByTheWord]

I have videos I made of them in Nova Scotia in the late 90's singing at camp meeting and preaching. Had a blast.

OH my goodness! That is where I heard them sing! Guess we were both there... lol! I was just a teenager then :D but we really enjoyed being there to hear them sing!

Will be praying for the family, it is so sad to lose both of them to cancer.

[TJJJ]

Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

There is an old man coming down the road for each one of us. The best wecan do is give God everything.

Praying for his family.

[canam]

This was his fourth bout with lymphoma ,he remarried maybe three four years ago, Sis Sharon Brinkley Ok.

[Sean]

Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

There is an old man coming down the road for each one of us. The best wecan do is give God everything.

Praying for his family.



Aint that the truth.

[Garbonzo]

I remember hearing them singing "I'm Just Warming Up" at general conference in the early eighties.

Salt Lake?

[Carl]

Salt Lake?

Actually that would have been Anaheim in 84'. I think I still have the cassette. That was the harvestmen service which would have been recorded. Our church choir picked up the song and added to their repertoire back then.

[Barb]

Arrangements for Bishop McGruder:

Carroll Lester McGruder born October 25, 1946 and passed to his eternal reward September 14, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He was accompanied to his crossing by family and friends who gathered at his bedside to witness his promotion. It was precious in the sight of the Lord. Carroll is the presiding Bishop of First United Pentecostal Church of Kennett, MO. He has served this local church from his confirmation as Lead Pastor since 1980. Many people who have fellowshipped there can attest to his anointed leadership. His powerful influence will be sorely missed.

Born in Holcomb, MO. to Lester Hendrix and Fannie Beatrice (McCool) McGruder . On December 25, 1965 he married Linda Evanna Coffey, who passed in 1975. On June 1, 1976, he married Priscilla Elaine McDonald who passed in 2010. On January 26, 2013, he married Sharon Sue Brinkley, who survives in the home.

Carroll is survived by his sister: Joyce Cooper of Windfall, IN

His Children: Eric McGruder and wife Michelle, Children: Spencer and Jacob of East Prairie, MO.

Shawnee Trowbridge and husband Tim, children Prisda, Taryn and Harrison of Kennett, MO

Tracy Davis and husband Gilbert, children Colton and Gavin of Yukon, Oklahoma

Tommy Brinkley ,and wife Ktara, children Zayne and Kyerien of Oklahoma City, OK.

Rebekah Romo and husband Alex, children Lena and Xander of Ft.Worth, TX.

David Brinkley and wife Alora, children: Jasmine,Tyler,Avery and Jasper of Piedmont, OK

Holly McGruder, children Onyx and Zion of Kennett, Missouri
Carroll’s spirit, wisdom and passion will survive in a hosts of relatives and friends.

Other than his parents and wives, Carroll was preceded in death by three sisters: Glenda Joyce, Carolyn Claudette, Viola Mae and one brother-in-love, Joe (JT) Cooper.

SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, September 17, 2015
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

First United Pentecostal Church
s. By-Pass
Kennett, MO 63857
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Memorial Service
Thursday, September 17, 2015
7:00 PM

First United Pentecostal Church
s. By-Pass
Kennett, MO 63857
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Burial
Friday, September 18, 2015

Memorial Gardens
1724 Southwest Drive
Kennett, MO 63857
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[TJJJ]

Didn't he pastor in Idaho for a spell?

[Rose]

Bishop McGruder of the First United Pentecostal Church, Kennett, MO previously served as Pastor of the Bethel Temple Apostolic Church in Twin Falls, Idaho, and the Windfall Pentecostal Church in Windfall, Indiana.

[TJJJ]

Bishop McGruder of the First United Pentecostal Church, Kennett, MO previously served as Pastor of the Bethel Temple Apostolic Church in Twin Falls, Idaho, and the Windfall Pentecostal Church in Windfall, Indiana.

I was thinking that was the case.