Dr. Jon A. Pirtle

We remember Jon from our days in Columbus, GA. He led a revival at Rose Hill Baptist in the early 1960's. Loyd was serving as the minister of education then, just after graduating from Southwestern Seminary. We still have the notes from his sermons from the Gospel of John and on the Holy Spirit. Back then we had two services each day for two weeks. Morning revival services were a new experience for us. Jon was truly a man of God. (Pat, Marjorie grew up in First Baptist, Dallas, the...

Paula I think my 1st attempt to express my symphathy got lost in cyberspace. I have fond mempories of attending Briarcliff Baptist sunday school with Becky, Helen and Connie then experiencing your father's awesome sermons. My dad passed recently also. Thinking of you and wondering about your family? Dree

To Paula and Jon - I'm very sorry for your loss and am thinking of you. I have many fond memories of your father's time at Peachtree Baptist.

Dear Pat,
I was so sorry to hear about Jon. He was surely a special person. I am so very sorrry that I could not attend the funeral. You are in my prayers.
Lucille Todd

Jon III and family,
I read about your father's passing in the Atlanta Journal. I remember coming to Briarcliff Baptist to sing with the Brewton Parker Choir when we were in school together there. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jane Glisson Grinstead

Dear Pat:
So sorry to read of Jon's death. I
thought so much of both of you.
We know he is in a much better
place. May God bless you in these
days and comfort you. Would be
glad to hear from you.

Dear Pat,

John was aways a gentlemen and a true friend. His encouragement and guidance were priceless. What a pleasure it was to work with the both of you at RSI for so many years. We treasure the memories of both of you. God Bless