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Reverend Edward C. Faniel, Jr. July 16, 1951 - October 16, 2004 PHENIX CITY, AL Rev. Edward C. Faniel Jr., 53 of 1007 6th Place, Phenix City passed away Oct. 16 in Columbus. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at Nichols Chapel Church. Interment will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 1-5 p.m. at Battle-Davidson Funeral Home, Phenix City. A wake will be held from 6-8 p.m. at St. John A.M.E. Church in Fort Mitchell. The world received a blessed gift on July 16, 1951 in Memphis, Tenn., when the late Edward Carver Faniel Sr. and Martha L. Faniel gave birth to an honored vessel. Edward Carver Faniel Jr. was the third of eight children. Reverend Faniel, a native Alabamian and product of St. Luke A.M.E. Church, grew up in Midway, Ala. He attended Enon Jr. High and Merritt High School. Upon graduation from Merritt High School, E.C. Faniel enlisted in the United States Army, serving for 17 years. He enrolled in Faulkner University in Montgomery where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts. He went on to attend the Interdenominational Theological Center (Turner Theological School for the A.M.E. Church in Atlanta), graduating with a Masters of Divinity degree with concentration in Christian education. Reverend Faniel was called to the ministry in 1975 and was licensed to preach that same year. His father, Edward C. Faniel Sr., a sister Almeater Faniel, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Almeater Sellers, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake and Mary Faniel preceded him in death. Cherishing his many memories are his wife, Carolyn Parhams Faniel; his children, Carlos Deyoung Faniel and Rita Lashon Faniel; grandchildren Radarious, Kabeshua, Shaquille, Lashunta, and Kiara; his loving mother, Mrs. Martha Faniel of Memphis; two brothers, Charles Sellers of Oxen Hills, Md. and Elder Felipe Faniel (Cassandra) of Memphis; three sisters, Betty Fitzgerald, Lisa M. Faniel, Tosha L. Faniel all of Memphis; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Thomas (Alfred) of Columbus; two brothers-in-law, Elmore Parhams (Adrian) and Alfred Parhams (Angela); three sisters-in-law, Albertha Miller (Berry), Dalphine Faniel, and Cassandra Tolbert (Benjamin); his adopted mother, Mrs. Annie Treadwell (Presiding Elder W.G.); aunts and uncles, and a host of many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Oct. 20, 2004.

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Rev. E. H. Brown

November 8, 2004

The Faniel Family,



It is with our deepest sympathy that we extend and share with you the moments of grief and gratitude of Edward. During the days, months and year's to come always remember that God is with you. Hold on to your faith and pursue the goal of life in working towards eternity to be with him one

day. Peace and Love, the seminarians of Florida.

Sandra Edwards

October 26, 2004

Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family. God Bless



Harvey and Rosie M. Reeves and Edwards Family

October 24, 2004

Our sympathies are with the family during this difficult time. Keep praying and allow God to be your comforter. Rev. Faniel will be dearly missed.



Melvin, Shonda and Jalen Nickerson

St. John AME Church

PRESIDENT DANIEL W. JACOBS

October 21, 2004

On behalf of the alumni of Turner Theological Seminary at The Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia our deepest sympathy is extended to the Faniel family. A former student of Turner sminary, The Late Rev. Edward Faniel, Jr., was a tremendious asset to us. We will miss his pleasant and

joval personality. Remember we LOVED him but God loved him best.

Rev. Ulysses Kincey, Jr. and Family

October 21, 2004

Dear Family,



"He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces;..." -Isaiah 25:8



May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

Cassandra Tolbert

October 21, 2004

May God provide the entire family with comfort in your time of sorrow. To Mickey's family, stay encouraged and proud of his accomplishments on earth and his rewards in heaven. To my big sister Carolyn, continue to stay strong and trust that everything will be decent and in order. Rita and Carlos know that your dad truely treasured you and carry his memory always. In this time of sorrow may the entire family bond become closer and embrace life. Glory to God and his master plan.

deborah reynolds

October 21, 2004

GOOD-BYE MY BROTHER IN CHIRST REV.E.C.FANIEL MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.AND TO THE FAMILY MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY,AND MAY THE PEACE OF GOD ABIDE GOD BLESS YOU ALL.LOV(PASTOR DEBORAH L. REYNOLDS),(KILLEEN,TX.)

Lois Crawford

October 20, 2004

With deepest sympathy

Deborah and James Milan

October 20, 2004

You were a blessing from God to all who knew you. Cast all your cares unto God for he will be a comforter to you in your time of dispair. You will be missed.

Irene Arnold--James

October 20, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of sorrow. God is able to sustain you. Continue to lean and depend on HIM.

Tammie Toney

October 20, 2004

May the Good and Gracious Father of all be with you during your time of sorrow. May HE take you in his arms and hold you close whispering in your ear,"it is ok because he is here with me."

The Toney Family

Rachel Kelly

October 20, 2004

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family.I only knew Rev.Faniel for a short time.He was a joy to be around.I heard so many great things about him from my brother Alvin Jones (duddie). He always say they are like brothers.We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

The Kelly Family,

Rev. Mr. Levi Jelks

October 20, 2004

Cousin & Brother in Christ,



God has a place for you in his kingdom. Sleep on my brother. Tell Ole St. Peter that you are ready to set heaven on fire with your love and commitment for God

Rosie Goshay

October 20, 2004

To the family of Rev. Edward C. Faniel Jr.



God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference

St. Paul A.M.E. Church

October 20, 2004

Rev. E.C. Faniel was a former pastor of St. Paul. The entire congregation was touched by his ministry. Our prayers are with you as you journey through this hour of sadness.



Rev. H.J. Fitchard, Jr. Pastor

Faye McLeod, Secretary

Reginald Vaughan, Steward Protem

Britt Matthews, Jr., Trustee, Chairman

Pastor Eddie & JoAnne Oliver

October 20, 2004

To the family of Rev. Faniel, there is no hurt that Jesus can't give you comfort. Find your peace in the Lord. May God's Blessing continue to be with you. "A life lived for God will count for eternity."

Jeremy, Tina, & Dexter Jackson

October 20, 2004

May God Bless Rev Faniel's Family. Stay strong and keep the faith and love that Rev Faniel often spoke of in his sermons. He will be greatly missed.

Loetta Holland

October 20, 2004

My God give you and Your Family strenght to endure. Best Wishes and Deepest Sympathy to the family of Rev. Edward C. Faniel. He was a very caring person he will be immensely missed in the community, church and in our department.

Loetta Holland

October 20, 2004

Best Wishes and Deepest Sympathy to the family of Rev. Edward C. Faniel. He will be missed in the community, church and in our department.

Lora Jones

October 20, 2004

My Deepest Sympathy of the lost of your loved one.He will be greatly missed by all.

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Loetta Holland

October 20, 2004

Best Wishes to the Family of Rev. Edward Faniel. He will be missed in the community, church and in our department.

Loetta Holland

October 20, 2004

Best Wishes to the Family of Rev. Edward Faniel.

C. LaFaye Redd

October 20, 2004

May God's love comfort you and your family at this time and always.

God is always with you.

Rev. Faniel, the St. John family will miss you always.

Dorothy Hatchett

October 20, 2004

My sons and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Faniel Family.



Dorothy Hatchett & Sons (Renaldo & Joshua)

Jimmy & Gloria Crow

October 20, 2004

We'd like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Family of Reverend Edward C. Faniel, Jr. He will be greatly missed.



Jimmy & Gloria Crow

Amy M. Crow

Raquel D. Crow

Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church

944 Highway 165

Fort Mitchell, Alabama 36856

Alice & Aubrey Matthews

October 20, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of a dedicated, faithful, and caring person. Rev. Faniel will be immensely missed by his cousins, from the children of the late Gus & Carrie Faniel.

Daisy C. Bynam

October 20, 2004

May the Lord be with each member of the Faniel family during this difficult time.



Love,

Daisy C. Bynam

Jonathan J. Bynam

Mark L. & Stephanie B. Elias

Zachary M. Elias

Tyson J. Elias

Rev. Tommy L. Davis, Pastor

October 20, 2004

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:1-3)



The Pastor, Officers, and entire New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Family offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Pastor E.C. Faniel, Jr. The Apostle Paul proclaimed that “to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8) Rev. Faniel has fought the good fight and has run the good race, traveling the road from mortality to immortality. We will all miss his presence.



May God continue to bless and keep you, as our prayers, our love, and our support are with you always.



New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

Debra Marshall

October 20, 2004

Mrs. Debra Marshall & Family With deepest sympathy

John Bandy

October 20, 2004

Mr. & Mrs. John Bandy & Family St. Luke A.M.E Opelika, AL

Evelyn Cobb

October 20, 2004

May God give you and your family the strength that you will need to endure. He was truly a blessing to us on our district. I am a member of Lee's Chapel A.M.E., Rev. Mattie Edwards, pastor.

Steven Cousin

October 20, 2004

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a good friend. I will miss E. C.

wesley thomas

October 20, 2004

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, who so ever believed in me shall not perish,but have ever lasting life.Rev. Faniel has ever lasting life and will be missed, but will be ever so present in the spirit looking down from heaven. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Dean Scott

October 20, 2004

Alfred Burnette

Gail Work

Micheal Thompson

Carolyn Parrish

May God take care of you during this time of sorrow

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