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Barnett Thoroughgood Obituary
Virginia Beach - Bishop Barnett Karl Thoroughgood was born November 7, 1949 in Princess Anne Co., to the parentage of Mr. John Thomas Thoroughgood and Mrs. Mildred B. Cooper Thoroughgood. He was the 7th of 9 children, one whom (John Thourogood) preceded him in death. He received his formative education through the Princess Anne County School system and graduated from the former Union Kempsville High School in 1967. He received many educational honors taking him to his Doctorate of Ministry. In 1970, Bishop Thoroughgood founded the New Jerusalem COGIC. He served as District Superintendent of the Virginia Beach District and 2nd Administrative Assistant to Bishop Samuel L. Green, Jr. He was very active in the community and received numerous awards. He also served as a member of the Virginia Beach Clergy Association and Ministerial Alliance. He was the founder and President of the Hampton Roads Ecumenical Council of Bishops. Bishop Thoroughgood leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 39 years, Mrs. Ernestine Thoroughgood; his sons Bertram, Emmanuel, and Jonnathan; One daughter, Mekia Bonita; four brothers, Olanda (Silvia) Thourogood, Darnell (Jean) Thoroughgood, YD (Shylene) Thoroughgood, Paul (Darlene) Thourogood; three sisters, Constance Spence, Alice Faye (Purnell) Major, Paulette (Joseph) Spence, one adopted sister, Mable Beckett (Robert) five grandchildren, many children they have adopted and helped through the Social Services Foster Care Program, the New Jerusalem Church family, and the members of the Church of God in Christ worldwide. On Thursday, the body will lie in state from noon to 5 p.m., and the memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. at New Jerusalem Church. His Home Going celebration will be Friday at noon at the Va. Beach Convention Ctr. Community Funeral Home Norfolk Chapel handling the arrangements.
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TREYON ROEBUCK
February 4, 2025
Rest in power great man of God.
Shirley Brockett-Hughes
December 4, 2013
To Sister Thoroughgood and Family,
You'all are constantly in our thoughts and Prayers.
THE 1967 Graduating Class of Union Kempsville High School
Ray Huff
December 2, 2013
God continue to bless his family. A great man of God. Thank You Lord for his ministry
Deborah "Debbie" Brown
July 23, 2012
Ernestine,
How are you?
I called you today 7/19/12 and left a message.
The legacy guest book came up on my e-mail today! WOW!!!
We're connected.
Debbie
Timothy Wright, Jr.
July 19, 2012
Gone but never forgotten...
Domynick Egerton
The Egertons
July 16, 2012
Deanna Egerton
The Egertons
July 16, 2012
Sarah KibbLe
April 4, 2012
I had heard about the wonderful man who passed back in February . Yesterday the vet said my horse, my special buddy of 25 years has an extremely fast growing tumor. I shed a great many tears over this yesterday. Last night I had a dream I felt I had to share and I found this site. I dreamed Bishop Barnett and another gentleman who he said was his brother were with me. Bishop Barnett was telling me that everything would be fine that I had to have faith that the right thing was being done for my 33 year old horse. I asked who the other gentleman was and he told me that it was his brother that died before him. God Bless Bishop Barnett and my prayers go out to the family.
Sarah K.
victoria webster
February 24, 2012
Thank you God for sharing such a beautiful spirit! Bishop is a true example of LOVE, Obedience, Patience and Humbleness. He was Excited and Passionate about the Lord and was delighted in doing GODS work. May his Memory forever live in each life he inspired!
Victoria Webster
McDonough GA
Brenda McCormick-Monroe
February 21, 2012
I've often thought about Bishop and the New Jerusalem COGIC family over the years and the wonderful teaching I got there from Bishop. Thank God for him and God's peace to his family.
steve DiGiovanni
February 20, 2012
I am very sorry to see such a powerful man which preached the love of God to so many hearts.Condolences to all the family and my prayers are with you all. I was very touched by the story of how this blessed man was taken into our heavenly kindom.May his memories and his love be with us all forever
February 17, 2012
I'm still stunned by the shocking news of the passing of Bishop Thoroughgood. I served with him for many years in the National Adjutancy of the Church of God in Christ and was in awe of his dignified demeanor at all times. My love to Lady Earnestine, his children, siblings most especially Elder YD, church family. Rest on Bishop, You will be sorely missed from among us. Supervisor Sandra L. Taylor, New York, NY
Addie Smith
February 15, 2012
Our prayer for God to keep the family in the arms of our God.
Claudine Burrus
February 14, 2012
RIP Bishop Thoroughgood. He was a true man of god. And to the family hold your head up , god will give you the strength to go on
Estelle Jones
February 14, 2012
May God's warmest blessings be with you and your family. Let not your heart be troubled. The Heavenly Father is with you always. Love to your mother .
Reese (from the Old Road)
Shirley Brockett-Hughes
February 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EVERNE JOE
February 12, 2012
TO GOD BE THE GLORY~BE ENCOURAGRED
L. Lavonne Parker
February 12, 2012
I attended school with the Bishop for 12 years and in the 5th grade I knew he would preach the word of God. In 2005 my husband passed and the Bishop agreed to host my husbands funeral. I will always be thankful for that. It was a pleasure to know and respect the Bishop for the word. God truly blessed him. MYRIP
R RAMSEY
February 12, 2012
A TRUE MAN OF GOOD,A COMMUNITY MAKER,WHRN I SHOOK YOUR HAND BISHOP IN RICKS CAFE I FELT HONORED SIR.ENJOY THE KINGDOM!
Carolyn Glover
February 12, 2012
To My Fellow COGIC Family,it is with deep saddness that you have suffered a great loss.I did'nt know him personally,but i know he was a great man who loved the Lord,my prayers are with his wife,family and all who loved him.Our Lord said..He will never Leave us nor forsake us,May our Lord comfort as you mourn your loss.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Glover Of
Reeds Temple COGIC
Griffith,Indiana
February 12, 2012
To the Thoroughgood Family and my family of the New Jerusalem COGIC, I know that God will be with us in the difficult hours ahead. Bishop Thoroughgood was truly a great man of God and he will be greatly missed. My Family loved him from the very first day we met him. My husband mother worked with him for years. So many prayers are with us in our lost and may God bless and keep each and every member. Evangelist,Dr. Barbara Edmonds, Robbie, Jalisa and Danille
Beryl Perkins
February 11, 2012
To have served in ministry with Bishop Thoroughgood, or the The General as I called him was the experience of a life-time. The training, the wisdom, his kindness has proved to be invaluable in my life. Treasures that will forever remain in my heart, wisdom that will continue to echo. I am proud to call him Pastor, Leader, General among giants. Beryl Perkins, Charlotte, NC and Virginia Beach, VA
Mary Hamilton
February 11, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ryann Barrette
February 11, 2012
Sending prayers and love in this time of sorrow.
ROBIN PALMER
February 11, 2012
i am sso sorry for ur loss. remember that GOD is n the mist storm. i will b praying for the family. with all my love. (ROBIN PALMER)
February 11, 2012
Deepest sympathy sleep on with jesus rest in peace Jackie Freeman
Anita Lewis
February 11, 2012
We are deeply touched by the homegoing of Bishop Thoroughgood. However, We know to be absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord. Bitter-Sweet. We Love you Elect Lady Thoroughgood and New Jerusalem Church Family. Elder Harvey & Evangelist Anita Lewis. Praying with and for you!!! St. Paul R.Z.U.A.(Dr. Edward Foreman, Pastor)
February 11, 2012
Our prayers are with your family and your church family. Comfort and peach be yours. MUCH LOVE Brenda Harrell & Mahagany Gwynn St Johns COGIC family
Veronica Hardy
February 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Always remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Joseph Liner
February 10, 2012
I knew Rev. Thoroughgood many years ago when he was a student at Union Kempsville High School. I was sent there to work as a Guidance Counselor and he was there as a student in his senior year. He was an extremely fine young man at that time and I felt that the Lord had great things in store for him. I am so glad I was privileged to meet him at that time and to know the kind of man that he became. My sympathies are with his family and the church family.
February 10, 2012
A Man of wisdom and Knowledge, We became Adjutants under his administration of the National Adjutancy...We will remember and Love the profound effect he had upon us....Texas South Central Jurisdictional Adjutancy, Elder Robert Garrett, Scribe, J.G. Strogler Chief Adjutant, J Norris, Episcopal......
Lisa davis
February 10, 2012
Bishop you will be truly missed, I'll never forget what you did for me RIP! Family be strong he would want thatbe blessed!
Lisa & George Davis
Evang.Meyoshia Lee
February 10, 2012
Our Prayers are with you 1st lady and the New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. Family. Bishop Has fought a good fight and God hath need of him. "Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal." Evang. Meyoshia Lee (Baton Rouge, La)
Judith Beverly
February 10, 2012
My prayers are with the family of such a great man of God. May God's grace sustain you today and every day.
February 10, 2012
R.I.P your work is done here now you have your wings.
Byron Howcott
Faye Evans
February 10, 2012
My prayers are with the family of such a great warrior for Christ. May God's amazing grace sustain you today and days to come.
Verlia Caldwell
February 10, 2012
I never met you, but I know you are in God's hands. May you rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
Denise Waddell
February 10, 2012
On behalf of Mother Waddell and family our prayers are with the family. It gave me great joy to finally meet this wonderful man of God. So glad to visit his church and function held there too. Mother loved him he always made her fell special mother, one of your favorite ushers.
Minister Gloria Carter
February 10, 2012
"Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter into the joys of the Lord." Praying for strength for the family.
Linda Felton-Cherry
February 10, 2012
Barnett and I were school mates from lst through 12th grade and from day one. I always knew him as Rev. Barnett. He was truly a man of God. To all his family, friends and associates may his memory sustain you all through this most difficult time.
February 10, 2012
Our prayers are with the family...Mr.& Mrs Leonard & Jean Williams sorry we could not met with you during your time of sorry.
Elder David Bradshaw
February 10, 2012
Lady Thoroughgood
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God is the God of all comfort. May you be comforted by the many kind acts of family and friends and the memories that you shared over the last 39 years. We are praying for you. Blessed are they that die in the Lord for they rest from their labor and their works do follow them.
February 10, 2012
Our prayers go out to the family. God bless you. Paul & Melverine Johnson.Boston Mass.
Gigi Golden
February 10, 2012
Your job well done, and your light will forever shine. We Love you still!
Save Thyself Inspirational Ministries Family Pastors Wm & Gigi Golden, VA Bch,VA
Gwendolyn Parker
February 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Prayer of Faith Temple COGIC Family Pastor Jonathan G. Willis
February 10, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
marsha r
February 10, 2012
im so thankful that god granted his wish and let him go to rest doing what he loved so dearly .janelle my heart goes out to you and the rest of the church family your in my prayers.... marsha
Tim Robinson
February 10, 2012
To the First Lady, family and Congregation of New Jerusalem COGIC, my prayers and condolences reach out to you during what I am certain is a most difficult time. Allow the joy of the Lord to continue to the the song in your hearts that takes you from day to day. Weeping may endure for a night- though it seems to be a long night, but know that joy cometh in the morning. May the voice and legacy of the Bishop continue to resonate within the hearts and minds of all who mourn his homegoing. I am new to the area and never had the pleassure of meeting the Bishop, but the Bible assures us that if we hold out and keep the faith, a sure reward awaits us in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Bishop answered the call to receive his reward. Peace and Blessings unto you all from God the Father.
February 10, 2012
'My prayers are with you. God bless and strengthen you as you celebrate Bishop Thoroughgood home going." Pastor Shirley, [Va Beach, VA]
February 10, 2012
Our prayers go out to the family as well as the church family ......Just remember to wait on that joy that's coming in the morning.....We'll keep you in our prayers and sprite
ESJ
ElderDonnell and Roberta Fitzgerald
February 10, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
moscow spencer
February 10, 2012
God has it all under control and he will bring you the peace at this time.
Jennifer Simmons-Gordon
February 10, 2012
To all the family in friends in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, & Seatack areas, we send prayers, love and hugs to each and everyone who was impacted by Bishop Thoroughgood's life and ministry. To God be the glory.
The Simmons-Gordon Family
Gloria Clark
February 10, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 10, 2012
To the family,
You are in our prayers. As a New J church member, I endeavor to keep all that the principles that were taught to me and to actively pursue "the visions" and plans the Bishop had for the church...we Thank God for our Bishop!
Geraldine (Dailey) Flowers
February 10, 2012
To The Thoroughgood family,we are sorry to hear of your lost.Our thoughts are with you and your family be strong in the Lord and he will take care of you.
Father Unity Christian Ministry
February 10, 2012
Our prayers go out to the family as well as the church family ......Just remember to wait on that joy that's coming in the morning.....We'll keep you in our prayers
Andre Turner
February 10, 2012
May God bless you family, as we undergo this tender moment of transition. I am currently in the hospital. Therefore, I'm unable to be present to lend my support. Please know that I love you and I'm keeping you all lifted before the Lord. I love you all. BE Blessed!!!
February 10, 2012
To the Thoroughgood family, may you find comfort in knowing that God is with you always.
Veora Barnes Speller & The Barnes family
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ella Spence-Woodard
February 10, 2012
His name Thoroughgood says it all. Bishop Thoroughgood was thorough in his servitude for God. He was good in well-doing for the Lord, his family, the church and community family. To the family: May God bless you with strength and embrace you in his arms of comfort and peace.
February 10, 2012
A friend, brother, and churchman has gone to be with the LORD. He will be sorely missed. He touched the lives of many and was responsible for training ministers, missionaries, and adjutants. Our prayers go out to Sister Ernestine, the sons and daughter, the New Jerusalem Church and Virginia Beach District family. We are there in spirit. Elder Emanuel and Missionary Marie Lawrence.
February 9, 2012
I pray for the Thourogood family that you will find comfort in knowing he is with God and all the Angels and Saints.
Rebecca Kocher
Pamela Gowens-Jonax
February 9, 2012
To the Thoroughgood family. May God continue to bless you and keep you strong. My prayers are with you all.
Supt. Harvey Burnett ~ The Dunamis Word
February 9, 2012
May the Lord bless comfort and keep you. Thank God for the memory of a solider and his work for Christ. It and he will stand in eternity.
Roger Smith
February 9, 2012
It is with grate joy and sadness that I learn of the bishop's passing.He is with God even as we speak.May the Lord bless the Thoroughgood family, and the New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ.Praise God and never doubt him.Kandahar,Afghanistan
Clarice Swimpson
February 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOSEPH BYRD
February 9, 2012
IM VERY SAD THIS HAD TO HAPPEN ,BUT GOD KNOWSEVERY THING.TO THE FAMILY GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.
FROM PASTOR JOSEPH & BRENDA BYRD AND THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE,CHESAPEAKE,VA
CARL KNIGHTON
February 9, 2012
I'AM SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE PASSING OF THIS GREAT MAN OF GOD,BUT GOD ALMIGHTY KNEW BEST, MY WIFE AND I .
ELDER MATTIE AND PASTOR CARL J.KNIGHTON JR. ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND THE CHURCH FAMILY .
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AT ALL TIMES . PASTOR CARL J.KNIGHTON JR.[FROM SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF THE MESSIAHMINS.,HAMPTON ,VA.
February 9, 2012
May God comfort you during your time of lost. Our prayers will be with you and the family. Bishop Ira McCoy Williams Sr. and Family.
Boo B
February 9, 2012
Bishop Thoroughgood thank you for the many lives you touched and changed. You made a difference to those who were near you as well as afar. You will clearly be missed! May
God comfort your love ones in their time of bereavement..Gone but never forgotten.
Veronica Waddell
February 9, 2012
May heaven's blessings continue to follow the Thoroughgood family during your time of lost. Our prayers will always be with you. The Daniels and Waddell Family.
Thelma Spencer
February 9, 2012
Mother Sarah Gregory, Thelma Askew Spencer & Family would like to extend our deepest Sympathy to the Thoroughgood Family in the passing of Our Former Pastor Dr. Barnett Thoroughgood. He will truly be missed!
He laid the Spiritual Foundation for me and my deceased Husband Billy Ray Spencer and many many more. Your Family will always be in our prayers, God Bless you all!!
Otica Montgomery
February 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
RAY COLESON
February 9, 2012
MAY GOD BE WITH THE CHURCH FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF THEIR BLESSED PASTOR. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS. RAY COLESON CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH NORFOLK VA
Javitta Gay
February 9, 2012
Bishop Thoroughgood was a great frien to my parents, Pastor and First Lady Novey Wiley and my family. We will miss him dearly, but knows that he is resting. May God continue to comfort and keep his wife, children, family and church family. May his anointing live on. God bless.
clarie mcduffie
February 9, 2012
My prayer go out to the family and the church. He will be miss also in Greenville, S.C. at Shady oak Baptist Church.
La Barbara Ridley
February 9, 2012
Well done thy good and faithful servant ! Bishop Thoroughgood was with our family just three months ago while we layed my Father to rest ( Elder Francis U.Askew ) Although we can't be with you all, Our thoughts and prayers are with you afar !
La Barbara (Askew) Ridley ,Hollywood Md
Emma Lou Johnson
February 9, 2012
To the Thuroughgood Family with Deepest Sympathy. God reaches out to you... with love to assure you, with grace to uphold you, with compassion to comfort you. Praying the Lord's sweet presence is especially real to you today as He brings you the comfort that only He can give. "praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort". From: Emma Lou & Antoinette Johnson
Apostle Norris A. Davis
February 9, 2012
We give honor for a Life well spent giving all for the Work Of The Ministry, Father, Pastor, Community Servant , and most of all God's Speaker of The Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We The Way Church of God (Baptist) Word of God and Prayer of Faith Ministry. Honor The Bishop for a Work Well Done Thy Good and Faithfull Servant enter into Thy Rest.
Our love to the Family and Ministry.
Marie Murphy
February 9, 2012
Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.
jackie brown
February 9, 2012
Well Done thy good and faithful servant!we love you, Bishop thouroughgood for you have love us! And encouraged , the young and old to stay with the lord and he will see you through. Rest in Peace!
The Maury life Gospel choir
God Bless!
February 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Bishop Thoroughgood's family. As you know the scripture teaches "absent from the body and present with the Lord." Bishop loved God, lived righteously, lived what he preached and influenced multitudes. Many people are better today because of Bishop's love for God, love for people and he was a Dynamic Preacher who did not mind proclaiming the truth.
Valarie Wright
Gail Nelson
February 9, 2012
The Church of God In Christ has lost a great leader in what decorum for our Church is, we feel honored and blessed to call this warrior friend and brother. His steps on earth may not be seen by the naked eye anymore, but know that the shadow of his life's history is for ever reflecting in our hearts. Thoroughgood Family our prayers are for God's strength as you walk this path of so many of us. Administrative Assistant. Kenneth Weatherspoon, District Missionary Gail Nelson, Texas Northwest Jurisdiction COGIC
Tina Corbett
February 9, 2012
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are out to the family and church members of New Jerusalem Church. I want to thank Bishop Thoroughgood for a powerful sermon that touched me very deeply. I was meant to be there and also for the christening of my grandson Elijah Luck. Thank you so much. May God be with you and your family at time. God Bless You All.
Corissa Turner
February 9, 2012
Our prayers are with the family. May God continue to strengthen you all . Bishop you will be miss dearly. R.I.P.
Geraldine Robinson
February 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Bishop Thoroughgood's family, church, and friends.
February 9, 2012
May God continues to bless and stengthen your family now and forever "God Bless"(Carolyn Ferebee & family)Norfolk,Va
)
February 9, 2012
Our prayers go out to the Family & New Jerusalem COGIC. Bishop will be sorely missed. He was a man who loved God, lived rightously and preached God's word to the end.
Missionary Carolyn Moody
February 9, 2012
May God strengthen & comfort the Family and The New Jerusalem Church family during the loss of a great leader in the COGIC and community. You are in our prayers. Pastor Jacqueline Hawkins and the Faith Deliverance Charismatic COGIC Church family.
Mary Battle
February 9, 2012
To the Thoroughgood and New Jerusalem Church family:
What a giant warrior in the army of the most high. While participating in the Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia Convocations Bishop Thoroughgood would invite the congregation in worship with songs like:
“Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried; There to my heart was the blood applied –Glory to His name”
“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine oh what a fore- taste of glory divine, Heir of salvation purchase of God, Born of His spirit wash in his blood” and
“I just want to take the time to say thank you for all you're done for me”
62 risings and settings of the sun God allowed Bishop Thoroughgood to praise His name. On February 5th 2012 I don't know the time that God called and Bishop Thoroughgood answered…God gives us a blessed assurance that if we are faithful unto death He will give us a crown of life.
Rest Bishop Thoroughgood amongst the great cloud of witnesses encouraging us to make the mark. You cannot crown him King of Kings and Lord of Lords Bishop Thoroughgood until I get there and I will see you (great leader) in the morning.
Mrs. A. Battle-Boone
MYERS HUNT
February 9, 2012
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU. STAY STONG AN NO GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE LOVE YOU ALL
harry reid
February 9, 2012
As sad as this is and voice he had. hie message was heard and his love felt..don't be sad rejoice that he was with his as long has he was..Gos is coming to take us all. we know not when...
Annetta Baxter
February 9, 2012
To Aunt Tine and family, My prayers are with you all. I will make sure that as long as I live, I will forever remember Uncle Barnette's teachings
Elder Elvis R. & Denise Smith
February 9, 2012
My prayers are with the family and the New Jerusalem Church family. Bishop affected some many lives during his ministry. The body of Christ has suffered a great loss. Be not dismayed whatever betied, God will take care of you.
marissa brinkley
February 9, 2012
AWESOME.POWERHOUSE TRUE MAN OF GOD WILL BE MISSED,NO ONE CAN TAKE HIS PLACE,HE'S IN HIS NEW HOME IN HIS NEW MANSION WITH THE LORD,PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.COPASTOR MARISSA BRINKLEY.
Minister Betty LaGarde
February 9, 2012
May God continue to bless and keep you. My love and prayers are with you. Minister Betty LaGarde and family
Deborah Anderson
February 9, 2012
To First Lady Ernestine Thoroughgood, children, family, New Jerusalem COGIC and Virginia Beach District I give my deepest condolences. Coming into COGIC in my early twenties it was wonderful to see someone close to my age on fire for the Lord. Bishop Thoroughgood's mannerisms and zeal was an inspiration for many. I will miss seeing him in the state meetings. BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS
MIGHT. Missionary Deborah Anderson
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