Walter White, 2008 Layman of the Year
Sunday January 25, 2008, Walter White was awarded the
Layman of the Year award by members of the Disciples Men's commission at
First Christian Church of Atlanta. Attending for the Georgia CMF:
John Anderson, Joe Austin, Medie Still, Joe Kern and Will Perdue.
Walter was born in Rock Hill, S.C. His family
moved to Decatur, Georgia when he was 2yrs old and later to Gwinnett
when he was 12. He graduated from Brookwood High School in 1983 and from
Gwinnett Tech in Construction and has been working in that field ever
since.
Walter has been Property Chair, member of CMF and a
deacon at First Christian Church of Atlanta. He is currently serving as
Chairman of the Deacons and Christian Men's Fellowship President.
In the community he works extensively with Habitat for Humanity, the Cub
Scout's Pinewood Derby, Atlanta Women's Day Shelter. The First Atlanta
CMF puts on a breakfast for the Day Shelter once a year and Walter is
instrumental in that effort. Other CMF include a Horn of Plenty
and annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Church. Walter works at the
Church Fall Festival and always helps where he is needed, jumping in
every chance he gets!
Walter is employed by Richardson Housing Group
building homes. He has been married to Patsy for 15 years and they
have three children (Madison 12yrs, Jacob 8yrs, and Caleb 3yrs). He has
been described as friendly, straight forward, focused on others, and a
man of strong family values. He is a Christian through and through,
dedicated to his God and the Church. He is a faithful steward of his
abilities to the church, community, Men's Ministry and activities. He is
an example in his family, community and Church of a true Christian.
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| Walter White with
award and cake. |
Members of the
Men's Commission John Anderson, Joe Austin, Medie Still, Joe
Kern and Will Perdue. present Walter White the Layman of the Year Award. |
The proud family:
Madison, Caleb, Patsy, Walter and Jacob. |
A reception followed immediately after the
presentation. |
