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Family and Friends Family and Friends
Don’t remember me with sadness,
Don’t remember me with tears,
Remember all the laughter,
We’ve shared throughout the years.
Now I am contented
That my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.
When you are walking down the street
And you’ve got me on your mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.
So please don’t be unhappy
Just because I’m out of sight,
Remember that I’m with you
Each morning, noon and night.
The family of Reverend John Preacher, Jr. extends their gratitude for all of the prayers, support, and expressions of love shown during this
time. It was comforting knowing that God’s grace and love is real through it all.
Services Entrusted to:
Columbia Office 2930 Colonial Drive
Columbia, South Carolina 29203 803.254.2000
Sumter Office 353 Manning Avenue
Sumter, South Carolina 29150 803.848.4002
Reverend John Evans Preacher Jr, was the third child and only son born
to Mr. and Mrs. John Preacher Sr. of Bamberg, South Carolina. Reverend
Preacher departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2020, in Columbia, South
Carolina.
Reverend Preacher grew up in the city of Bamberg, South Carolina where
he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He was
baptized at Honey Ford Baptist Church, located in Denmark, South
Carolina. He attended public schools and graduated from Richard Carroll
Memorial High School, located in Bamberg, South Carolina. He
matriculated to Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina, where he
earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in English and a minor in
Social Studies. Reverend Preacher earned the Master of Education
Degree in English Education from South Carolina State University in
Orangeburg, South Carolina. He also earned the Master’s degree in
English from The University of South Carolina, in Columbia, South
Carolina. Reverend Preacher was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity Inc.
Reverend Preacher married his high school sweetheart, the former
Modestine Franklin. There were two children born to this union, Antony
Preacher and Chanda Mirette (Edward) Hill. Before her passing, they
were married for forty-one years.
With reference to seminary training, he pursued graduate studies at the
(ITC) Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia where
he earned the Master of Divinity Degree in Pastoral Counseling. Before
being called into the ministry, Reverend Preacher was an ordained
Deacon at the Antioch Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia where he was
also licensed to preach. Rev. Preacher pastored churches to include,
Lockhart Missionary Baptist Church, located in Saluda, South Carolina.
While under his leadership major renovations were made and a new
church edifice was constructed. There is a stone marking located on the
church in his name, dating the reconstruction. He also pastored
Bethlehem Baptist Church Newberry, South Carolina. Second Union
Baptist Church Columbia, South Carolina. McBranch Baptist Church
Branchville, South Carolina, and Greater Carolina Baptist Church
Columbia, South Carolina. He was one of the Associate Pastors at First
Calvary in Columbia before his passing. Reverend Preacher was in the
ministry for forty-seven years.
Reverend Preacher was an extensive traveler in the continental United
States and abroad. Having visited principal cities in the following
countries: Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Japan, Canada, South Korea, and
the British Crowned Colony of Gibraltar.
Reverend Preacher was a Beloved and Distinguished high school and
college educator. He was an educator in Southwest Georgia prior to
residing in Augusta, Georgia. While in Augusta, he earned the title of
Teacher of the year. After his tenure at T.W. Josey High School, Reverend
Preacher moved his family to Columbia and he became a Professor of
English at Benedict College. He educated students for over thirty years.
Prior to his retirement from Benedict College, Reverend Preacher was a
tenured member of the English faculty. One of his favorite words of
endearment to his students that were late for class was “You’re too late
for today and too early for tomorrow”. He was also an Associate Professor
of English at Allen University.
Reverend Preacher was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Modestine
Franklin Preacher. He leaves to mourn and cherish precious memories
his loving and devoted children, Antony Preacher and Chanda Mirette
(Edward) Hill; four grandchildren, Antony Preacher II, Xavier T.
Preacher, Justice J. Hill, and Autumn-Grace Modest Hill; great-
grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
One of Reverend Preacher’s many biblical passages; “Brethren, I count
not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting
those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things
which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the calling
of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14.
Prelude ............................................................................................................................
Processional ..... Reverend Dr. Samuel K. Lewis & The Preacher Family
Hymn of Praise ....................................................................... First Calvary Choir
Scripture Readings ............................................. Reverend Edward L. Hill Sr.
Old Testament .....................................................................................................
New Testament ...................................................................................................
Prayer of Comfort ................................................... Reverend Frank Houston
A Tribute to Our Grandad .......................................... Justice Jeremiah Hill &
Autumn-Grace Modest Hill
Reflections from “Daddy’s Girl” ....................................... Mrs. Chanda P. Hill
Solo .......................................................................................... Dr. Edward L. Hill Jr.
The Eulogy ........................................................ Reverend Dr. Samuel K. Lewis
Celebration of Life Presentation ..........................................................................
Final Farewell to Our Beloved .......................................................... BTFH Staff
Recessional ....................................................................................................................
982 Honey Ford Road | Denmark, South Carolina
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