The Organizer of United Community Baptist Church, Inc.

Father Connie Mobley
1923-2008
Leaving a Legacy
“And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
for hence forth; Ye, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”
Revelation 14:13
 
Organizer & Pastor Emeritus
Of the
United Community Baptist Church, Inc.
2701 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11224-2005
(Coney Island)
Pastor Connis Maurice Mobley
 
 
84 Years of Living  
51 Years of Preaching
50 Years of Pastoring
              46 Years of Marriage              
40 Years of serving Coney Island
 
 
“On My Journey Home”
 
Saturday, July 19, 2008                        10:00AM – 1:00PM
 
Mt. Neboh Baptist Church (Father Mobley’s Home Church)
1883 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., New York, New York 10026
Pastor Johnnie Green
 
Repasts: The Living Stone Baptist Church
83 Pulaski Street (Between Marcy & Tompkins Avenue), Brooklyn, New York 11206
Pastor Lemuel M. Mobley
 
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008                    12Noon – 3:00PM
 
UNITED COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
2701 Mermaid Avenue – Brooklyn, New York 11224-2005
Pastor Connis M. Mobley
Procession through the Community
5:00PM
SERVICE OF LIFE
6:00PM
Coney Island Gospel Assembly
2828 Neptune Avenue (Between W.28th &W. 29th Streets), Brooklyn, New York 11224
Pastor Connie Hulla
 
Repasts: South Brooklyn Youth Consortium (2nd Floor)
2811 Mermaid Avenue (Between W.28th & W. 29th Streets), Brooklyn, New York 11224
 
Wednesday, July 23, 2008                                  11:00AM
St. Marks Baptist Church
529 Highway 90, P.O. Box 523, Vienna, Georgia 31092
Pastor Eddie McCray
 
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that you would give a            monetary donation. Checks should be made out to:                The Father Connie Mobley Scholarship Fund
5995 Shore Parkway, Apt. 5F Brooklyn, New York 11236
 
 
Saturday, July 19, 2008              Viewing & Service 10AM-1PM
 
The Worship Leader                                    Pastor Jesse Sumbry
                                                King Emmanuel Baptist Church-Brooklyn, New York
                                                                       
 
The Opening Hymn                                      All Hail the Power
                “For the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.” 
                   Romans 10:12 KJV                                                                                                   
The Scripture Reading                                Pastor David E. Penn
Job 14: 1-14                                          Macedonia Baptist Church, Ansonia, Ct.
                                                                                                                       
The Prayer of Comfort                                 Pastor Jesse Sumbry
                                                King Emmanuel Baptist Church-Brooklyn, New York
The Chant                                                      He’s Sweet I Know
                                                                                “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8 KJV
 
The Selection                                      Mt. Neboh Baptist Church Mass Choir
 
The Reflections                                             Trustee James Thomas
(2 minutes please)              Mt. Neboh Baptist Church – New York City, New York
                                                                                   Pastor Willie Hairston,
                                                                    Pilgrim Baptist Church-Nyack, New York(Pastors &  Clergy)
 
The Selection                                      Mt. Neboh Baptist Church Mass Choir
 
The Reflections                  Baptist Ministers Wives & Widows of
(2 minutes please)                 Greater New York & Vicinity                                           President Helen Wingate
New York State Association of Ministers Wives & Ministers Widows                      President A. Linette Cockfield
                                                                                                                             
The Solo          “Shine On Me”         Pastor Rodney McLaughlin
                                                       Ebenezer Baptist Church – Orange, New Jersey
 
The Celebration Message                   Bishop Robert Haywood Mobley - (1st Son)
            Scripture:
            Subject:  A SOLDIER’S STORY
 
The Closing Selection & Parting Glimpse                            I Shall Wear a Crown
 
The Recessional   
                  
             “Celebration of Life”                                                            Sunday, July 20, 2008                         6:00 PM
 
The Officiant         Pastor Sean P. Gardner, Sr. (Brother in Ministry)
                                Eastward Baptist Church, New York, New York
 
The Processional & Parting View        Pastor Larry Camp, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York - Clergy, Family, Church Families
 
The Opening Hymn                           All Hail the Power
“For the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.” Romans 10:12 KJV
 
The Old Testament                            Pastor J.D. Gamble
Job 14: 1-14                    Resurrection Baptist Church of Christ,
                                                             Brooklyn, New York
 
The New Testament                 Pastor Norman Scot
St. John 11: 22-26                  Rising Star Baptist Church,
                                                   Jamaica, New York
                                               
The Epistle                               Pastor Gilbert Pickett Thessalonians 4:14-18       Mt. Horeb Baptist Church,
                                                  Corona, New York
 
The Prayer of Comfort             Bishop Mitchell Hudson
                                Friendship Baptist Church, Jamaica,New York
 
The Chant                                         The Storm is Passing Over
 
The Selection
The Reflections                          Pastor Archie Witsell
(2 minutes please)                     Community Baptist Church,
                                                     South Ozone Park, New York
                                                Dr. Thomas Boyd, Pastor Emeritus
                  Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
                                                     Pastor Washington Lundy
                           Evening Star Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
                                                Pastor William Watson, Jr.
                               St. John’s Baptist Church, Westbury, New York
                                                Pastor Walter DeLoatch
     Unity Temple & Tiberia Baptist Churches, Brooklyn, New York
Pastor Timothy P. Taylor
                                    Hebron Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
                                                Apostle Ronald Allen, Sr.
          Revelation Church of God In Christ, Wyandanch, New York
                                                Pastor Gilbert Burkett
                                St. Marks Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
                                                Pastor H. DeVore Chapman
      Greater Bright Light & Bethel Baptist Churches, Brooklyn, NY
 
The Hymn of Comfort                                             Amazing Grace
“For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves.” 
Ephesians 2:8 KJV
 
The Acknowledgements of Cards & Condolences                      Sis. Mary Anyaehie & Sis. Ida Curry
        The Living Stone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
 
The Solo                “I’m So Grateful”                                             Sis. Beverly Cox
        St. John’s Baptist Church, Westbury, New York
 
The Reflections & Church Resolution                                        Servant Leader Martha Carty,
                   United Community Baptist Church
 
The Words of Thanks               (From the Family)
 
The Obituary                            (To be read silently)
 
The Selection
 
The Message        Pastor Connis Maurice Mobley, (2nd  Son)       
United Community Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
 
Scripture:______________________________________
Subject:______________________________________ _
 
The Closing Selection & Parting Glimpse                                          I Shall Wear a Crown
The Blessing of Food & Benediction                                              Dr. M. Edward Reid
The Recessional             
 
“The Last Mile of the Way"                                       
 Wednesday, July 23, 2008                                     11:00AM
                                                                    
The Worship Leader          Pastor Henry Williams (Adopted Son in Ministry)
                 Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Alexandria, La.
 
The Opening Hymn             What a Friend We Have in Jesus
                                 “A friend loveth at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 KJV
                                                                                                                                                      
The Scripture Reading               I Thessalonians 4:14-18
 
The Prayer of Comfort             Bishop Joseph A. Colander
                             Greater House of Refuge Deliverance Ministry,  Baltimore, Maryland
 
The Chant                                He’s Sweet I Know
“O taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8 KJV
The Selection
 
The Reflections                        (Family & Friends)
                                                Pastor Chris Wimberly
                             HunterHill First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Pastor Anthony Wilson 
Shiloh Christian Fellowship, College Park, Georgia
The Rev. La’mon C. Perry                   Faith Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas
The Solo      “Shine On Me”
 
 
The Celebration Message          Pastor Lemuel Malachi Mobley - (3rd Son)
        The Living Stone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York
Scripture:____________________________
Subject: _____________________________
 
The Closing Selection & Parting Glimpse                               I Shall Wear a Crown
The Recessional                                                              Internment
 
 
The Scripture Readings
 
The Old Testament
Job 14:1-14 (NIV)
 

"Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.
He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.
Do you fix your eye on such a one? Will you bring him before you for judgment?
Who can bring what is pure from the impure? No one!
Man's days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed.
So look away from him and let him alone, till he has put in his time like a hired man.
"At least there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail.
Its roots may grow old in the ground and its stump die in the soil,
Yet at the scent of water it will bud and put forth shoots like a plant.
But man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last and is no more.
As water disappears from the sea or a riverbed becomes parched and dry,
So man lies down and does not rise; till the heavens are no more, men will not awake or be roused from their sleep.
"If only you would hide me in the grave and conceal me till your anger has passed! If only you would set me a time and then remember me!
If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait for my renewal to come.

 
 
The New Testament Gospel
St. John 11: 22-26 NIV
 

But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask."
Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."
Martha answered, "I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day."
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

 
The New Testament Epistle
I Thessalonians 4:14-18
 

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
Therefore encourage each other with these words.

 
 

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my strength, in whom I will trust;              my buckler and the horn of my salvation,               and my high tower.”  Psalm 18:2

 
 

 The Songs of Assurance

 
All Hail the Power
All hail the power of Jesus name, Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all!    Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all.
Oh, that with yonder sacred throng, We at His feet may fall,
Join in the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all!
Join in the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all.
 
He’s Sweet I Know
He’s sweet, I know, He’s sweet, I know;
Dark clouds may rise and strong winds may blow.
I’ll tell the world wherever I go,
I have found a Savior, He’s sweet, I know.
 
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind, but now I see.
Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
 
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege is to carry everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer.
 
 
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Father Connie Mobley
The Reverend Connie Mobley received the title of distinction and elevation “Father” 1998.
 
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge,                shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”                      II Timothy 4:7-8  
                              
Father Connie Mobley was born on August 12, 1923 in Dooley County, Vienna, Georgia to the late Robert and Minnie Mobley. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was baptized at the St. Mark’s Baptist Church, Vienna, Georgia. There he remained faithful to the church where he was taught to pray and sing meter hymns by the deacons. He was involved with the Sunday School and loved the people of God.
He attended Vienna Industrial School in Vienna, Georgia and from the 11th Grade he was drafted into the Army of the United States of America. On November 28, 1942 he was sent to Rhineland, Central Europe as a soldier (Technician Fifth Grade) to fight for our country in World War II. During this tour he went to France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and the Philippine Islands. Upon his honorable discharge on January 29, 1946 he received decorations and citations in the following areas: European African Middle Eastern Service Metal with 2 Bronze Stars; American Service Medal; Asiatic Pacific Service Metal; Good Conduct Medal; and World War II Victory Medal in Fort McPherson, Georgia.
He returned home to his mother and brother for a short while before migrating to New York City in 1947. Upon arriving in New York City he continued his education by attending Drake Institute. He never forgot the church covenant which reads, “When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.” Therefore, he joined the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend Dr. William D. Gardner. In 1948, he was ordained as a deacon and served faithfully and diligently developing a servant’s heart that loved God and his people. It was during this time that the Lord carved “His Call” in Father Mobley’s heart and an incredible Preaching/Prayer Warrior was born.   
On November 29, 1959 he was ordained and elected to serve as the Assistant Pastor of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church all under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. William D. Gardner. To further his enlightenment for ministry he attended the Manhattan Bible Institute in New York City. In addition he continued to attend many other conferences, seminars and conventions over the life span of his ministry.
He met Larnie Mae Moore in June 1957. After dating for awhile, he proposed to his bride in January, 1961. On Sunday, September 24, 1961 he married Larnie Mae Moore of Bonnerton, North Carolina at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church – New York City, New York. The late Dr. W.D. Gardner and the late Dr. T.H. McKenzie Sr., officiated. From that union four children were born: Robert Haywood, Connis Maurice, Lemuel Malachi, and Minnie Nacole.
While serving as Assistant Pastor he gave assistance at Zion Shiloh Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York to the late Reverend John H. Lawton, Sr. from 1958 to 1968. There he helped to strengthen the work of ministry by covering the pastor during his illness and unavailability; stepping into the role of teaching, training, preaching and leading the Body of Christ.
In the early 1960’s he became a member of the Brooklyn Baptist Evangelical Union; The Baptist Minister’s Conference of Greater New York and Vicinity and The Baptist Minister’s Evening Conference of Greater New York and Vicinity.
As his ministry gift of preaching and noted as a “praying preacher” in New York City and the Tri-State area echoed through the faith community, The First Baptist Church of Coney Island heard and called him. Therefore, in 1968 he was called to Pastor, The First Baptist Church of Coney Island, which at that time was the oldest and the only Baptist Church in the area.                 
He quickly became noticed and recognized as a “no-nonsense”, outspoken, stand alone rebel for the faith community. Never afraid of church folks, government officials, police, gangs and the like; he always said how he felt when things were not being done to correct the ills and wrongs, injustices and neglect against families and the community-at-large of Coney Island. So, for the short time he spent at that church, the Lord blessed and enlarged his territory with an increase in membership; placing a new roof on the building; purchased a new organ; removed the theatre seats and replaced with pews and many other renovations to the building.
Upon leaving The First Baptist Church of Coney Island in April, 1971, The United Community Baptist Mission was started Tuesday, April 27, 1971 at 8:00PM in the home of Bro. and Sis. Wilbur Smith, 2228 Mermaid Avenue, Coney Island, New York, with twenty (20) persons present. That evening began with a soul stirring devotion. It was then decided to start a community church where everyone would be welcome to come in and work out their soul salvation. Everyone was on one accord, having the same mind to follow the leading of God through Father Mobley. This Mission was incorporated May 11, 1971 as a Baptist Church. Sunday, July 4, 1971 at 7:00AM, Father Connie & Mother Larnie Mobley led the Grand March into 2512 Mermaid Avenue with approximately 75 to 80 Members. 
The late Reverend Starling Mills delivered the sermon at 7:00AM; at 11:00AM Father Mobley preached and at 3:30PM, Reverend T.J. Boyd and The Salem Missionary Baptist Church was our guest.
After the church purchased this site the city required this location and relocated the church at 2225 Mermaid Avenue. After being there a couple of years the opportunity to purchase 2701 Mermaid Avenue came August 1978. 
The Lord blessed Father Connie & Mother Mobley to lead the march into this edifice Sunday, February 4, 1979. At 7:00AM.and at 4:00PM the late Reverend D.W. Batts preached and dedicated the building. Father Mobley was insistent on paying off the building and in July 1983 the building was paid for. On Sunday, February 5, 1984 the late Reverend D.W. Batts and the Greater Freegift Baptist Church family conducted the mortgage burning service. Sunday, February 5, 1996 the Reverend H. Devore Chapman and the Greater Bright Light Baptist Church family conducted the unveiling of the cornerstone service.
Since being established, the Lord has blessed us to be affiliated with numerous ecumenical bodies including: The Eastern Baptist Association, The Empire State Convention, The National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., The New York Missionary Baptist Association, The Progressive National Baptist Convention, and the Brooklyn Council of Churches, and The Coney Island Ministers Alliance United.
The ministry focus and vision of Father Connie Mobley has been PUT GOD FIRST. With over three decades of dedicated service and leadership the Lord blessed him to license, consecrate and ordain many ministers, evangelists, deacons and deaconesses. He is blessed to have three biological sons in ministry who shall continue to live out his teaching and preaching taught to them.
The ministries internally and externally that have enriched the lives of many include the following: Wednesday Noon Day Prayer Service; Prison Ministry at Riker’s Island and other area facilities; Year-round Feeding Programs; Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets; Nursing Home Visitations; Clothing Distribution Program; the Annual Vacation Bible School; Educational Scholarship Program; and he had a deep concern and love for Ministers Widows thereby establishing a day for Ministers Wives/Widows Recognition Service.  
 
Since United Community Baptist Church has been organized, it is now the oldest Baptist church in Coney Island and Father Mobley was the proud Organizer & Pastor, who loved this community and his church family for 40 Years. He loved helping and assisting young ministers, giving unlimited opportunities to all ages to exercise their ministry gifts. He has helped countless families, single parents, children, and the elderly with money, food, clothing, counseling, housing, education, marriages and funerals.
During his pastorate until his retirement, he worked as a tractor-trailer driver, a school bus driver (Brighton School Bus Company), and was blessed to become an entrepreneur in owning his own bus company that served many churches and organizations with motor coach and school buses.
In the year of 1992, Father Mobley began to experience some health challenges to which he was diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Being a strong man of integrity and self-worth, he began to prepare his family and church family for the days to come when he may become incapacitated. For the next three years he traveled periodically to Atlanta, Georgia with his sons to discover his family’s history. He desperately wanted his children to know the roots of the “Mobley’s” so that they may have the privilege of knowing his family.
It was discovered that the “Mobley” name was a “free name” for black slaves who desired to be free created in the mid 1800’s. Family names such as the Bishops, Spears and Smith have legally changed their names when convicted of crimes so that they would not serve time. 
Those persons who were convicted of horrendous crimes, if able to change their names before a hanging or some other form of execution, had to move out of the state, swear by oath not to contact any family or friends, dismiss their former life and lifestyle completely, and for the most part they were shipped over 300 miles from their homeland never to return again. If by chance that they committed a crime with the name “Mobley”, discovering that their original name had been changed – they were immediately released to prisoners who would mercilessly beat them to death. Now the family fully understands why he was desirous to know his roots and heritage. What a sound historical revelation that the Mobley’s come from a strong constitution and hold a family name of great honor. It was later discovered as well that his father was a twin.
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1
What a Life! What a Legacy! Father Mobley loved God his Father, he loved life, he loved his wife whom he always called “Honey”; he loved his children dearly and he ecstatically loved his grandchildren, and he loved people.
The congregation of United Community Baptist Church loved Father Mobley so much. The older set of members who knew him, and never left him, before his illness and watched his decline in health deserve to be honorably mentioned.

First, to his only trusted and faithful deacon and deaconess left living that never left him – we salute you Deacon Ariel Carty, Sr. & Deaconess Martha Carty.

Ethel Williams who served as his Pastor’s Aide President for more than 20 years; loved him as a father, fed, clothed, and help with taking care of him – Thank you.
A Missionary at heart who sincerely loved and respected him – Cousin Anne Coles
His able bodied helpers who loved him and spent countless hours with him – Susie & Richard Hawkins.
Three daughters: Nancy Crayton, Barbara Hicks, and Geraldine Jones, while they were here in the city loved, honored, and respected him as a father.
Annie White and children Temaris & Eton White he loved dearly.
 
 
37 Years
Thelma Moore was a Faithful Nurse, a Sister-in-law who was more like a Loyal Sister, and a Devoted Friend. 
The following members have remained faithful to the call of ministry and loved him dearly by not leaving him: Yvonne Behlin, Helen Green, Mary Goodwin, Lucille Hedgepath, Virginia Magwood, Margaret Means, Gloria Morning, Mary Murphy, Sharon Pinckney, and Mary Welch. 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
To those who were once here and shared in your love for Father Mobley we the family wish to say, “Thank you”. 

 

Ann Rennick was a faithful, dedicated and loyal secretary for 17 years and she who loved and served him untiringly.
Rev. Cheryl Anthony was a daughter who danced with him weekly and loved him dearly as a father.
Richard Jenkins was a son whom he loved dearly.
A daughter who sung for him and she loved him dearly – Michelle Fleming.
Two children He loved from babies – Tyler & Dwight Chasten.
The Works Family – Lolita, and Lolite
The Pruitt Family – Juanita, Denise, Vandel, and a special love and bond with Venus.
Last but not least, Michael, Teddy, Judy Hasty, Dellamae, James & William Jay Rampersant – all of whom he counted with his own children; Lester Legette III whom he affectionately called “Mosquito” and his brother Chauncey Rampersant “Chum”. 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On this side of the Jordan, FATHER CONNIE MOBLEY was a man of faith, a man of prayer, and a man who believed in doing what was right. On Friday, July 11, 2008 at 10:30AM, Father Connie Mobley was called Home, after 51 years of faithful service. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mother Larnie Mae Mobley (Honey); 3 sons: Bishop Robert Haywood Mobley (Bronique), Pastor Connis Maurice Mobley (Cheryl Anthony) and Pastor Lemuel Malachi Mobley (Karen Sheppard, Jo’ell’s mother); 1 daughter: Ms. Minnie Nacole Mobley (Lollipop) – all of Brooklyn, New York; 1 adopted daughter: Dellamae Marie Rampersant (who has not left him in 40 years); 1 god-daughter: Jackie Means-Billups; 4 grandchildren: Marine Col. Robert Haywood Mobley II in Iraq (Keyshawn), Isaiah Maurice Mobley (a grandson who truly loved his grandfather by frequent visits during his illness) and Elizabeth Lottie Mobley of Richmond, Virginia, and Jo’ell Malachi Mobley (a grandson who adored his grandfather with weekly visits) of Rockville Centre, New York; 5 adopted grandchildren: Lakeysha, Jonathan, Bronique, Elijah and Timothy – all of Brooklyn, New York; 1 great-grandchild: Robert Haywood Mobley III of Jacksonville, N.C.; 1 Beloved Brother: D.W. King (Mary) of Vienna, Ga., 1 Brother-in-law: Artis Moore Jr.(Aileen) of Edwards, N.C., and 4 Sisters-in-law: Thelma Moore (a Sister like no other who deserves special honor in loving her sister and brother dearly)of Brooklyn, N.Y., Sarah Jane Harewood of Greenville, N.C., Loyce Helon Bond (Benjamin) of Chocowinity, N.C., and Livonia Johnson (Larry) of Washington, N.C.; 21 Beloved Nieces & Nephews: Bernice Lundy of Vienna, Ga., Nazier King (Mabel) of Albany, Ga., Albert King (Bobbie Jean) of Vienna, Ga., Edward King of Atlanta, Ga., Martin Luther King of Vienna, Ga., Patricia King of Vienna, Ga., Mary Joyce Dennard (Larry) of Vienna, Ga., Denise Washington (Roy) of Warner Robbins, Ga.; Eva Lou King of Vienna, Ga., Kathy Rogers of Newark, N.J., Mary Knight-Redd of East Orange, N.J, Janet Virginia Moore of Fayetteville, N.C., Clarence Harewood of Canada, Randy Sweetland of Mansfield, Ohio, Kenesha Spady of Greenville, N.C., Patrick Bond of Chocowinity, N.C., Benjamin Bond Jr. of Washington, N.C., Kimberly Bond of Chocowinity, N.C., Josette Moore of Raleigh, N.C, Leatrice Clemmens of Winnerville, N.C., Larry Johnson Jr. of Washington, N.C., Monique Johnson of Washington, N.C.; 18 First Cousins: Mary Stokelin Pridgeon of Irvington, N.J., Mattie Eva Jordan Clark of Opalocka, Fl., Elijah Jordan of St. Petersburg, Fl., Mary Luster of St. Petersburg, Fl., Carrie Mae Wilson of Ellenwood, Ga., Minnie Weems of Atlanta, Ga., Maggie Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., Buford Richardson of Atlanta, Ga., Aretha Surry of Atlanta, Ga., Rosa Winfree of Atlanta, Ga., Lizzie Weems of Atlanta, Ga., Hortinse Gooden of Atlanta, Ga., Sabrina Wheeler of Atlanta, Ga., Laverne Young of Atlanta, Ga., Sherry Land of Atlanta, Ga., Paulette Glenn of Atlanta, Ga., Ann Charvis of Kansas City , Missouri, Robert Jordan of Springfield, Mass.; 46 great nieces & nephews, 20 great- great nieces & nephews and 4 great-great-great nieces & nephews and a host of other family members and friends.  
Those that proceeded him in death: His Mother-in law: Minnie Mae Moore; his Sister in law: Jessie Virginia Moore; his adopted Brother & Sister-in-law: The Rev. Dr. Louis W. Knight, Evangelist Vivian Harris Knight; his Niece & Nephew: Joanne Mitchum, and David W. King Jr.                          
 
 
                                               
Over the course of ministry Father Connie Mobley developed a few close friends.  He now joins the great cloud of witnesses with those who have gone on before him.
 
Pastor T.A. Allen                               Pastor Newcombe Baker          Pastor Sydney Besselieu, Sr.
Pastor Milton Cephas                  Pastor James B. Cross            Pastor George Foster                 Pastor F.M. Foy                          Dr. William D. Gardner            Dr. Richard C. Gay            Mother Theola Grant               Pastor Ernest Hall                      
Pastor Clyde Hambrick                Pastor Gordon Henderson          Pastor W.L. Hill                            Pastor Joseph J. Howell                Rev. Lucille Jenkins                 Pastor William A. Jones              
Elder Archie Keller                      Pastor Feber Kennedy, Sr.         
Pastor Louis W. Knight                    Pastor Bernice Ladson Pastor George Lamb                Pastor John H. Lawton                  Pastor Theodore Lee          Pastor Joseph May                      Pastor Bennie McCray             Pastor Eugene McKenzie              Pastor T.H. McKenzie             Pastor James McNeil              Pastor John Mickens                     Pastor Starling Mills                    Pastor Curtis Moore                Pastor McDonald Moses          Pastor Robert Owens                Pastor F. Arthur Reed                 Pastor Hollis Rice            Rev. Roosevelt Robinson         Bishop T. Samuels                      Pastor Jack San Fillippo     Pastor H. Oliver Scott, Sr.        Evangelist Ora Shaw               Pastor Wardell Stamps           Pastor Franklin Strange                  Pastor James Tate                       Pastor Alfred Tucker          Pastor Nathan R. Turner         Pastor Harry Tynes                 
Pastor E.W. Walker                    Pastor Johnny Walker                 Pastor Joshua Washington      Pastor Curtis Wells            Pastor Aiken Williams            Pastor James I. Williams             Pastor R.E. Williams   Pastor J.H. Williamston                           Bro. James H. Willie           Pastor Etta Pearson
Dr. C.J. Johnson                       Dr. C.R. Johnson                      Mother Emma Cohen  
James Rampersant                Marlene Rampersant              Ethel Robinson                       Wilhelemenia Gregory
 
A good man stands in the world, as a monument to be observed; commanding attention, and molding by his silent influence. A good life only can bring a peaceful end.
    Thank you for being a friend to my Husband – our Dad
 
Pastor Thomas J. Boyd
Pastor Harold Burton & Brownsville Community Baptist Church Family
Pastor H. Devore Chapman
Pastor Gilbert Burkett
Pastor Charles Harvin
Bishop Mitchell Hudson
Pastor William Lee
Pastor Washington L. Lundy
Pastor Booker T. McCollum
Pastor A. Charles McElroy
Pastor Archie McInnis
Pastor Elias Miner
Dr. H. David Parker
Pastor Solomon Roberts
Pastor Torrence Robinson
Pastor William Smalls & Naomi AME Zion Church Family
Pastor Mary Staggers & Holy Redeemer Baptist Church Family
Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
Pastor Archie Witsell & Community Baptist Church Family
 
Those highlighted were among Father Mobley’s closest of friends.
 
Expression of Thanks
 
Mt. Neboh Baptist Church & Pastor Johnnie Green
New Gethsemane Baptist Church Family & Pastor Jason McCants
 
The Living Stone Baptist Church & Pastor Lemuel Mobley
Zion Shiloh Baptist Church Family & Pastor John L. Pratt, Sr. Coney Island Gospel Assembly & Pastor Connie Hulla      First Russian SDA Church & Pastor Andrew Dyman
St. Marks Baptist Church & Pastor Eddie McCray      Church Women United, Inc. & Ophelia Perry, President
 
Eloise White & Family                              The Labor Unions
 
Eastern Baptist Association of New York
Dr. William A. Watson, Jr., Moderator
·       Ushers Auxiliary – Joanne Simmons, President
·       Nurses – Women’s Department – Delores Bell, President
 
Special Thanks
The United States Government
Brooklyn Veterans Hospital
 
&
 
Four Seasons Nursing & Rehabiliation Center
Head Nurse Jones, Nurse Graham and the entire 5th Floor Team
 
 
 
You are my Shepherd
I will not be afraid
You make me dwell in peace
You are my light
And the Lord of my journey
Your rod and Your staff
Comfort me
So I’ll sing in the valley
Shout from the mountain
Drink from the river
Dance near the fountain
Of Your everlasting life
And Your eternal love.
 
 
Arrangements Entrusted To:
 
Sampson Funeral Service
“Service with Distinction”
2601 Pitkin Avenue – Brooklyn, New York 11208
(718) 277-8000 or (877) 726-7766
Ernest A. Sampson III – Licensed Director (Adopted Son)
 
 
 

J. W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
P.O. Box 516 – Cordele, Georgia 31010
(229) 273-2683 Fax: (229) 273-5111
Mr. Arthur Parker – Licensed Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expression of Thanks
 
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
 
We, the Mobley Family, would like to thank each of you for your prayers and countless acts of kindness shown toward us in this our time of bereavement. Words really cannot express our gratitude.
THANK YOU!
 
May God Bless and Keep You is Our Prayer