Mother Willie Mae Sheard, COGIC leader, will be celebrated Wednesday After several years as associate pastor at Seth Temple COGIC, he was appointed to leadGreater Mitchellin Detroiton Jan. 1, 1982, according to the church website. We care about your data. Family is in our prayers in the loss of a giant in the gospel and a father to many. That was in January, and in March these gentlemen are gone., The two board members who passed, both from Michigan, were Bishop, COGIC was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Ethan B. Sheard shared the news of the couple's infection with COVID-19, writing "In the spirit of transparency and to ensure the health and well-being of our church family, I want to share that Bishop & Mrs. John Sheard have both tested positive for the presence of the COVID-19 virus. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. All rights reserved. She believed in telling you how it is because she wanted the best for you. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13. The Church of God in Christ mourns the loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard: Devoted wife, Loving Mother, The Pinnacle of a Virtuous Woman. In a message to members of the church last month, J. There was a problem getting your location. Willie Sheard Obituary (2014) - Detroit, MI - Heritage Newspapers He also was hospitalized with the virus, his son said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. John Drew Sheard (born January 1, 1959) [1] is an American pastor and minister from Detroit, Michigan, who is the current Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (known by the acronym, "COGIC"), a 6 million-member predominantly African-American Holiness Pentecostal denomination that has now grown to become one of the largest African In July, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented keys to the city to him and his son recognizing their ministry work and leadership. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. COGIC Mourns Passing of Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. General Board Member Prelate of the Historic Virginia Jurisdiction October 19, 1935 June 24, 2020 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY!