Andrew Jefferson "Andy" Holtzclaw, a preacher's kid, took more than 83 years to call Jesus his Savior, but in his last week of life, he confirmed that he knew
The 2021 Community Bird Count held on December 26 was astounding in many ways. First, the weather was not ideal; it seemed a bit too cloudy and breezy to encourage bird activity. At first glance the day seemed unremarkable: the sky was blue-gray and.
April 15, 2021
93-year-old Rev. Melvin Roy Holtzclaw, entered the arms of the Author of his faith early Tuesday, April 13, at the home of his daughter in Willow Springs, Missouri.
His victory capped a 67-year chapter of his ministry here on earth. While his failing health in recent months challenged his body, his faith and humor were strong, and his spirit rose to the occasion as he received many phone calls and visits from loving family members and brothers and sisters in Christ from across the country.
His ministry partner and love of his life, Vonda Joyce, was at his side, loving and praying and in those final weeks, singing along with him the words of his mother’s favorite song, “Let Me Walk With You, Jesus” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.”