Friday, June 14, 2024
Granville and his late wife, Shirley, were never afraid to let others see they had dedicated their lives to the service of the Lord Jesus Christ. From my childhood at Briarwood Baptist, where they set the foundation for a bunch of unruly Juniors in Sunday School, to "middle" age where they served at Woodland Hills Baptist while I was the organist, and even unto the end of their lives, they served Jesus first. If he didn't see me in the choir room, he waited in the vestibule for me to go to the organ where he gave me a hug and encouragement. Even after Woodland Hills disbanded, he was on my FB page, sending me anecdotes and bible verses. His messages always ended with either "God Bless" or "Have a Blessed Day". I do not doubt that Heaven rang out with Good and Faithful Servant as he arrived to see his Lord face to face.
To Tammy, Mandy, and all the family, I know there is a huge hole in your hearts right now, but I suspect you smile when you think about him and Shirley reuniting in Glory, healed and out of their earthly pain. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that we will all see them again and be reunited in Heaven.
I pray for each of you to have peace and comfort today as you say your final goodbyes to a man whose life not only blessed you with life but who made sure that they met their obligation to bring you to a knowledge of Christ.
To use the words of the man himself, God Bless.
Love, Dianne Weaver Barnidge.
