Last night was the visitation for Bishop Weakley. Many ministers and friends were there. Someone said, "we could almost have a convention with so many here." It was amazing to see so many out to visit the family and pay their respect to a giant of a man but it was not surprising because Bishop Weakley was loved and he loved many.
He was such a great example as a Christian and minister of the gospel. He became a "father in the faith" to me. I was one of those ministers who needed a lot of prayer, patience and discipline. He offered those needs to me on various occasions. I remember asking him what advice he would give a young minister. He said, "Stay close to God, pray and keep yourself pure."
He became more like my own earthly father as years passed by. My biological father was not in my life from a very early age as a boy and he died in 2002. I remember the last time Dad Weakley was in our home in Huntingdon where we Pastored. We were going to a funeral visitation after Sunday morning service and I was rushing around like I was in a foot race. In his fatherly way he said, "Son you better slow down or you'll be an old man before your time." I've tried to follow that advice ever since.
Sister Weakley is like my second mother. When I first was diagnosed with cancer the first time, I remember calling her and asking for prayer. She said, "I sure will." Thank God for these two faithful prayer warriors. They have been and continue to be great examples of loving,caring and faithful Christians. We will miss Dad Weakley but he has kept the faith and now he is with the Lord. We will see you again dear friend and Dad.
We will continue to pray for Sister Weakley, Regina, Jeff and the rest of the family.
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