Florida Pastor Willy Rice, a candidate to become the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has removed a deacon from leadership over an "inappropriate relationship" with an 18-year-old student while he served as a teacher.
Florida Pastor Willy Rice, a candidate to become the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has removed a deacon from leadership over an "inappropriate relationship" with an 18-year-old student while he served as a teacher.
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 6:16 pm
AKWESASNE – Pastor Wendell D. “Willy” “Will J” Jock, 75, of State Route 37, was welcomed back into the loving arms of his Savior unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021 at Massena Hospital.
Friends may call at the New Life Christian Center, 24 Eagle Drive, on Thursday beginning at 2:00 PM until 10:30 AM Saturday. A social will be held Thursday evening from 8 - 9:00 PM and a celebration of his life will begin Friday evening at 7:00 PM. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday with Rev. Dr. Joseph Askins, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor and memorialize Pastor Willy may consider donations to Eternity Village Healing Center, c/o New Life Christian Center, PO Box 335, Akwesasne, New York 13655.