Robert Smith Jr. said his mother was protective of him when he was growing up. People would tell him that they thought he was going to be a preacher, and she didn’t want them telling him that.
"The historical marker is a great way to honor our history and still celebrate what God is doing in the life of our church,” said Chase Dowdy, pastor of FBC Russellville.
Alabama passes bill making it a felony for clergy to have sex with anyone under 19 al.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from al.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bipartisan legislation making clergy sex abuse a felony passed the Alabama Legislature today (April 25) and now heads to the governor's desk to be signed into law.