MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR REV. DR. ARCHIE B. MATLOCK, SR.
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Reverend Rev. Dr. Archie B. Matlock, Sr., an honorable citizen, beloved member of his community and an exceptional Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to his eternal rest on December 20, 2019;
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Stephanie D. Coleman, Alderman ofthe 16th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Archie B. Matlock, Sr. was born on October 12, 1932, in Camden, Mississippi, to the union of the late Jeff and Manda Matlock. He was the baby boy of twelve children. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Archie, Jr.; five sisters: Ineza Harris, Sophie Banks, Doris Risper, Jeffie Matlock, and Lena Scott; six brothers: James, Wesley, Emil, Diffie, Willie, and T.J. Matlock; his stepmother: Alice Luckett; five grandchildren: Jeffery Porter, Evtrece Matlock, Renata Matlock, and Zachariah and Zephaniah Matlock; and one great-grandchild: Karma Wezowicz; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Archie B. Matlock, Sr. touched the lives of all who knew him through his generosity, unconditional love and his spirit. He will be deeply missed but the memory of his character and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. Archie B. Matlock, Sr. was a faithful and devoted member of every church he attended. Archie attended Sun Rise M.B. Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. AT. Tilly. He received his Deacon and Minister license while a member of Free Will M.B. Church, under the leadership of the late Dr. Lee H. Ivy. Rev. Matlock was a member of God Holy Ghost M.B. Church, under the leadership ofthe late Rev. Samuel Jones. In the year of 1980, the Jesus Christ Mission was born, with seventeen families in attendance. The late Rev. Elijah Sercy of #2 Mt. Sinai M.B. Church organized the Jesus Christ Holy M.B. Church. Rev. Matlock was motioned and seconded as pastor and remained faithful, even until death; and
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