Supt. Theodore Monroe Jr.

Pastor Theodore Monroe, Jr., our father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Theodore Monroe, Jr. was born on September 13, 1932 in Grady, Arkansas to Theodore and Charlotte (Packard) Monroe Sr. He married Neva Mae (Washington) on January 11, 1951 in Charleston, Missouri. He had been employed at Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant and retired in 1976 after 35 years of service. To supplement income to support his large and growing family, Pastor Monroe was also employed at a local gas station and car wash. Pastor Theodore Monroe was saved in 1958 under the pastoral leadership of the late Pastor James Shepard. He assumed leadership as a young man, serving as chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Superintendent, and President of the Youth Department. In 1959, he was called to preach and the honor of Minister was bestowed upon him. After receiving his ministerial license, he was appointed District Sunday School Teacher and Devotion Committee Leader under the leadership of Superintendent M.J. Williams. As a young minister he served Michigan Southwest First Jurisdiction on the Devotion and Food Committees under Bishop John Seth Bailey. Pastor Monroe was a leader who loved helping people. His accomplishments were many including: * 1968 - Ordained an Elder and appointed Pastor of Good Shepherd Church Of God In Christ, and remained in that position until the mantle was passed to his son, Pastor Tony Monroe on Sunday, October 26, 2014. * 1981 - Appointed to District Superintendent under the leadership of Bishop John Seth Bailey and was also appointed to serve on the Ordination Board of the Jurisdiction. * Served on the Ordination Board of the Michigan Southwest First Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Willie Leroy Harris. * Served on the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Pastor’s and Elder’s Council under the leadership of Bishop John Henry Sheard. * 1986 - One of Pastor Monroe’s greatest accomplishments of unity among the saints, was when he joined with 31 other pastors to organize the Saginaw Church of God In Christ Ministerial Alliance. He served as chairman from 1989-1991, and 2008-2010. * 2012 - Superintendent Theodore Monroe’s membership was received into Southwest Michigan AGAPE Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Isaac King, Jr., Prelate, and Mother Loretta Hogan Whitsett; Supervisor of the Women’s Department. Our father was a man of wisdom, faith, knowledge and integrity. He believed in HOLINESS!!! He was a strong disciplinarian and raised his children with compassion and love. Our father appreciated God’s earth; he was an excellent gardener, carpenter, his own florist and enjoyed fishing. He was humorist, caring and very direct. Wonderful memories will be cherished by his six sons and four daughters: Bill J. Bell of Cape Girardeau, MO, Jerry T. of Saint Paul, MN, Willie T. (Christine) of Eden Prairie, MN, Charles R. of Royal Oak, MI, Evangeline of Sterling, Heights, MI, William L. (Denise), Pastor Tony R (Carol), Ruth A., Caroline J. Young and Catherine Hicks, all of Saginaw, MI; 29 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alberta Jackson, Dorothy Menzie, and Geraldine (Moty) McKinney; brothers, Charley (Pickett) Monroe, Larry (Pamela) Monroe, and John Frederick (Sandra) Monroe, all of Saginaw, MI; sister in-laws; Ethel Beck and Melvetta Smith of St. Louis, MO, Betty Mitchell, Bonnie and Annie Washington all of Detroit, MI., and Leatrice Monroe of Saginaw, MI, one brother in-law, Johnnie (Michelle) Washington, St. Louis, MO; two aunts, Annie Bell Harris and Pearlie M. Gathon, both of Saginaw, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends including; Pastor Theodore Watson, Pastor Birdie Shields, Sr., Bishop Walls, Bishop Cohen, Philip Jackson and Bro. Dennis Bentley, and his fishing buddies. One God-daughter, Diamond Greene and special daughters and sons, Joe Ann Rogan, Rhonda Farrell-Butler, Phyllis Oliver, Diane Dixon, Diane Shephard-English, the Rideout Children, Rondell and Rachell Sherman, Tony Enoch and David and Daniel Green He will be greeted at the heavenly gates by his devoted wife, Neva Mae Monroe; his loving daughter, Vera Lynette Monroe; two grandsons, Antionne and Derrick Monroe; two granddaughters, Angela Monroe and Tinasha Young; two daughters–in-law, Debra and Linda Monroe; his parents, Theodore and Charlotte Monroe, Sr.; siblings, Lula Menzie, Reola Triplet, Johnny (Sonny) Monroe, Eddie Monroe, and Ruthie Mae Menzie. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Victorious Believers Ministries, 624 South Outer Drive, Rev. Christopher V. Pryor, Host Pastor. Bishop Isaac King, Jr. will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ, 3020 Perkins Street on Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. The family will be present for a Celebration Service from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Supt. Theodore Monroe Jr.

September 13, 1932 - October 28, 2014