Loring, Jr., Dr. Ben Edwin Dr. Ben Edwin Loring, Jr. passed away Saturday morning in Saline, Michigan after a struggle with dementia. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, and survived by children John Loring and Rebekah Loring McBride. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd at 2pm at Antioch Community Church in Waco TX. (505 N 20th St, 76707 tel: 254-754-0386) Born in Dallas TX in 1946, Ben attended Baylor University and got his Doctorate of Ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He worked with the Southern Baptist Christian Life Commission and as the Senior Pastor of several churches including Trinity Baptist in OKC, First Baptist Lawton OK, and First Baptist Amarillo TX before helping found Antioch Community Church in Waco TX. His last years in ministry were returning to Dallas to plant an inner city church that would minister to the homeless as well as business professionals. In honor of Ben's life, the family will be collecting canned goods at the memorial service to be distributed to those less fortunate. Donations can also be given to Antioch's Mercy House Ministries.
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Our acquaintance, my wife Jan and I, is as fellow believers in Cliff Temple Baptist Church congregation during the mid seventies. Ben and Ruth are wonderful believers and ministered to all of us. There is not a fonder memory than those of Ben and of Ruth and the children. Our hearts still produce visions of Ben and of Ruth and John and Rebekah and their glorious lives among us forever young, strong and beautiful in our eyes. We give grateful praise to the Lord for Bens time with us.
glen smith
Friend
October 5, 2017
I loved Ben and Ruth!
Sarah Williamson
December 10, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Loring. It was my privilege to serve with him as a a staff member in Oklahoma City at Trinity Baptist Church.
Bill Benson
November 29, 2013
My deepest sympathy to John Daniel and Rebekah in the loss of their beloved father, Ben. Their heartache in that loss and in that also of losing their grandmother Roberta Meyers just days later is difficult to comprehend. Truly their strength in in their deep faith in God who has provided His comfort to the hearts. Blessings on their families. I know I will miss my schoolmate and friend.
Janet James
November 28, 2013
John and Rebekah, Our hearts are saddened to hear about the loss of both your parents. Trinity in OKC continues to serve our community. We have changed as the world continues to change. Your family was integral to our legacy. God Bless.
Leona Marion
November 27, 2013
The positive impact that Ben and Ruth made while they were in Lawton is still being passed on. I worked with Ruth at Cameron in the Department of Education and the leadership and compassion she provided was amazing and the same can be said of Ben's impact through his ministry.
Karen McKellips
November 25, 2013
My condolences. May you find comfort and the strength to cope by drawing close to God. James 4:8.
N S
November 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We loved Ben and Ruth and appreciated their ministry at First Baptist, Amarillo. Sue and Anson Cagle
November 23, 2013
John and Rebekah,
Wayne and I just found out about your dad's passing today. Your dad was an amazing, amazing man. We loved your mom and dad like family and have the fondest memories of OKC times. We also did not know that Ruth had passed away as well. For you both, many hugs and prayers as you remember such wonderful, loving parents.
Carin Usry
November 22, 2013
Memories of wonderful friendships with Ben & Ruth in high school & church. My prayers are with the Loring family during this time of loss. Giving thanks for Ben as he faithfully gave out God's Word & now has been promoted.
Ruby Schumacher
November 21, 2013
Ben was a great pastor at First Baptist in Lawton, Oklahoma. We will miss him.
sherry shelkett
November 21, 2013
I am sad to hear, but I know that they are together in heaven. My husband,Ron, and Ben went to seminary in Ft.Worth together. Please know your family is in our prayers and may you feel God's presence closely at this sad time.
November 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He was such a sweet boy in high school and he and Ruthie were meant for one another. I know the family is grieving, but also know they rejoice in his "home going". God bless the family and friends of Ben. At this time of Thanksgiving, I am grateful to have known such a nice person who dedicated his life to serving the Lord.
Jane Petty Jacobs
November 21, 2013
Ben and Ruth held a weekend revival at my church 15 years ago. It was then that they met my first granddaughter, barely one month old. They wanted to pray over her and I believe it was those prayers that have covered her all these years, and now she has grown up to love the Lord with all her heart. Thank you, Ben and Ruth. Knowing you all these years since high school years has been a joy. Thank you for your service to the Lord.
Irene Torrez Guajardo
November 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Loring family. My dad and Ben's dad went to Adamson high school together, then Ben, Ruthy and I shared the same homeroom at North Dallas High School for three years. Ben and Ruth were both great people. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Loring family.
Danny Linn
November 20, 2013
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