With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the retiring clergy of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference who have served with faithfulness, compassion, and deep commitment. During this year’s Annual Conference, we will recognize their years of ministry and honor the many ways they have shaped lives, congregations, and communities.

A special luncheon will be held in their honor on Tuesday, June 3, as we reflect on their service and send them into this next chapter with love and blessing. As we give thanks for all they have done, we hold fast to the promise of Ephesians 3:20-21, trusting that God—who has already done so much through them—will continue to do more than we can imagine.

40+ Years of Service

Richard Pinkston, Jr. – 47

30–39 Years of Service

Larry N. Woodruff – 39

Harold Q. Evans Sr. – 37.5

V. Joe Rutherford – 36.5

Russell B. Sisson – 36

James E. Cole – 34

Steven L. Douglas – 32

Craig A. Goff – 31

20–29 Years of Service

Joy S. Weathersbee – 26.5

Kenneth W. Cox – 25

Felicia Kumar – 24

George Turke – 23

Donald F. Carver Sr. – 20.25

Roy A. Hopkins – 20

Marilyn E. Thornton – 20

10–19 Years of Service

Walter G. Harlan – 13

Michael R. Grooms – 12

Debra S. Riley – 12

Daniel D. Harstin – 11.25

Angelia M. Selck – 10.5

Debra S. Shields – 10

Under 10 Years of Service

Glenn O. Byrd – 8

Jerry W. Raines – 2