Memorial Resolution for Obie Tom Dunson
WHEREAS, In his Infinite Wisdom, Almighty God has granted eternal peace to Reverend Obie Tom Dunson on December 26, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Alderman Beale, Alderman of the 9th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born to loving parents, Thomas and Addie Davis Dunson on January 1, 1922 in Helena, Arkansas, Obie was the firstborn of five children. Obie Tom Dunson was affectionately known as "OT", "Big Brother", "Papa T" or "Pastor" by his family, friends, parishioners, and associates; and
WHEREAS, He knew the power of God, and at the age of 6 he asked his mother if he could join the church. At the Roundway Church he served as an usher and children's group captain, later taking on the responsibility of collecting the .25 cents per month for church dues; and
WHEREAS, In 1927 the family moved to Roundway, Mississippi looking for a better life. It was there, that OT received his formal education. He joined the United States Army, serving from 1941-1947 in the European Theater mostly in Nuremberg, Germany. His primary duty was to drive a diesel truck every day to deliver food to the Nuremberg Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, After an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army, OT moved to Chicago. He had a strong work ethic, believing a man should work to support himself and his family. Obie worked at various jobs before settling at the Foreman Knight Box Company where he continued until he retired; and
WHEREAS, Being a man of strong faith, OT joined Zion Temple Missionary Baptist Chicago. At Zion Temple, he served as an usher and a Deacon. In 1960 he heard the Call of God. He studied to prepare himself for God's work and his life's mission. OT went on to receive his religious training at Moody Bible Institute, and on February 16, 1963, he was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel by the Reverend F. D. Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Pastor OT Dunson viewed his coming to Pasadena M.B. Church as a new b...
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