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Roy Honeycutt Obituary
Previously published in The Courier-Journal
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Morris Driggers
February 3, 2005
Dear Mrs. Honeycutt,
It was with great sadness that I read today of Dr. Honeycutt's passing. I will always cherish the wonderful education I received at SBTS from 1986-89 ... due in large part to his leadership and vision. I also remember fondly the warm greetings you always gave me when we met on campus. Your gift of hospitality made SBTS home for me. I pray God's blessing of peace on you, my gracious friend, in your loss.
Danny McGill
January 1, 2005
Mrs. Honeycutt,
I found out only today of Dr. Honeycutt's death. I remember having dinner in your home in October 1992 and deciding then that SBTS was where I would study, primarily because of the Great Man that I believe your husband to be. Thank you for sharing him with seminary students like me. His legacy will live on in the preaching of all of us who knew his heart. God bless you and your family members.
Rev. Deborah Anne Murrell
December 26, 2004
Mrs. Honeycutt,
Dr. Honeycutt made the Old Testament come alive to ever so many. His love, passion, and scholarship in Old Testament Studies spilled over into our lives. For this I am ever grateful!
May God's great peace comfort you and your family during these days and in the days which follow.
Remembering you in prayer,
Rev."Debby" Murrell, Louisville, KY
Vice-President S.B.T.S.Class of 1983
Charles Brockwell
December 25, 2004
Mrs. Honeycutt, I am sorry for your and our loss and wish I could restore Brother Roy to you "in the midst of his days," as Psalm 102 has it. I was professor of history in the UofL, then Director of Graduate Studies at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, then pastor of Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, Louisville. I visited with Dr. Honeycutt early in his presidency to try and help with a problem between Southern and the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. His openness made it possible for the situation to be worked out so that UM students could continue to study with the world class faculty Southern had in the 1960s - early 1990s. I miss that so much at Southern now.
We are with family in NC for Christmas or I would have attended his service out of deep respect for his and your ministry.
We do not grieve as those who have no hope, do we? Please know that I care about what you are feeling.
For Christ and the Church,
Charles Brockwell
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Bill Clark and Ruth THOMAS
December 23, 2004
Dear Mrs. Honeycutt,
We have such warm and happy memories of Roy and you together, especially during our furlough, 1981-82, the year when he became President of our beloved Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
You both did everything possible to make us feel so welcome as Visiting Professor of Missions.
We are praying for you now and in the days to come.
Cheryl Simmons
December 23, 2004
Mrs. Honeycutt,
My prayers are with you and your family in the the loss of Dr. Honeycutt. He was a man of great integrity and provided SBTS with exceptional leadership during a difficult time. I am blessed to have known him.
Beverly Caldwell Morgan
December 23, 2004
Mrs. Honeycutt, I was so sorry to hear of Bro. Honeycutt's death. You all were so special to my family during your time in Princeton. I will always remember the good times we shared. My prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Beverly
Marbeth "Marby" Carmack
December 23, 2004
Dear Mrs. Honeycutt,
I was a student at SBTS during Dr. Honeycutt's time there, and I was also in his first graduating class in 1982. He was a very good Christian man, and a good friend to students. He will be missed. My prayers go out to you and to the family at this time.
Martha Bogard
December 23, 2004
June
I am so sorry to hear about Bro.Honeycutt. My prayers are with you and the family. I have so many good memories of when you all were at New Salem.
David & Lu Evans Phelps
December 23, 2004
Dear June,
Dr. Honeycutt has remained a significant mentor for us. We are thankful for his legacy and example. His loss is felt by a multitude of SBTS alumni who will continue to revere the "old Southern." May the Lord be ever close to you this season.
Michael Duncan
December 23, 2004
Dear Mrs. Honeycutt,
I give thanks to God for Dr. Honeycutt's faithful service to our Lord through his life-long commitment to theological education. What a privilege to have known him and to have shared visits with the two of you and our mutual friend Solomon. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
SBTS '76
Jake Delores & Bessie Malone
December 23, 2004
We love you, June. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jimmy Gentry
December 23, 2004
I was in Dr. Honeycutt's first graduating class in May 1982. I was set to be in his last which was scheduled for December 1993. Unfortunately his retirement was moved and I wasn't in his last class. Fortunately, however, he was on the platform that December day in 1993 to shake hands with the graduates. It was a sweet moment for me. He was a faithful and gracious servant of the Lord. The family is in my prayers.
Trish Evans
December 22, 2004
Sending prayers your way during this time of loss of Dr. Honeycutt. As a student at SBTS in the 80's,
I have fond memories of times Dr and Mrs. Honeycutt would be out walking and stop to speak with
students. His faith in God and leadership will always be a part
of my memories.
Michael Fronk
December 22, 2004
One of the Good Guys and a gentle Giant of my Magical time in Louisville.Now... That's what a Baptist looks like.Be at Peace.
Kindest Thoughts,
Michael
Michael and Laura Duduit
December 22, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Dr. Honeycutt was an authentic Christian gentleman and Kingdom servant, and it was an honor to serve at Southern Seminary under his leadership.
ellen rosenbloom
December 22, 2004
All the Rosenblooms are saddened that Roy is no longer with us. He has always served a major role in all Rosenbloom life cycle events--we shall miss his commanding presence among our extended family.
Robert Davis
December 22, 2004
We were so sorry to hear of Dr. Honeycutt's death. As a student at Southern in the mid 80's I came to have a deep respect for Dr. Honeycutt's leadership and integrity during a difficult time in the life of the SBC and SBTS. I have appreciated his continued leadership as a member at Crescent Hill. Know that you and your family are in our prayers during this time.
Robert,Cheryl and Matthew Davis
William (Bill) Caudle
December 22, 2004
Our sincerest prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of lost. We recall fondly the wonderful two years we had with Dr. Honneycutt and June at Midwestern Seminary and the contact through the years since then. I admired him for his wonderful spirit of compassion for the student and the convention he wonderfully served throuhout his years of ministry and service to the Lord. God bless the Honeycutt Family.
Bill And Linda
Mike Allen
December 22, 2004
Dear June and family,
Our prayers for comfort and gratitude are winging your way. He was a good and noble man. We miss him.
Mike Allen, M.Div., Ph.D. - SBTS
Michael Chittum
December 22, 2004
To the Honeycutt Family,
Like many others at SBTS, I knew Dr. Honeycutt as one who always portrayed the true characteristics of the Christ like life. The prayers of my family and our church will be with you.
Walter and Kay Shurden
December 22, 2004
Dear June,
Kay and I are thinking of you during this time of crisis. Know that we pray for you and your entire family.
Buddy and Kay
Maxine Blevins
December 22, 2004
Dear June, We are thinking of you and your family, especially Maryann and her girls. What a difficult time for all! He was such an intelligent and kind man.
Sarah Paris
December 22, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Honeycutt was a great man that influenced many lives. Your family is a great part of our memories of Louisville.
With Love,
Sarah Bailey Paris
Cynthia Doll
December 22, 2004
To Mrs. Honeycutt, Mary Ann and the Honeycutt Family:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Honeycutt's sudden death. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Cindy Blevins Doll
John Hewett
December 22, 2004
He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith.
Charles & Pamela Scalise
December 22, 2004
Southern Seminary, during the early years of Roy's administration, was a place of healing and hope for a denomination in conflict. We are personally grateful for Roy's compassionate leadership and June's gracious hospitality during our years at Southern, 1984-1994.
--Charlie & Pam
Doran and Gloria McCarty
December 22, 2004
June, we are sorry to lose Roy, a friend and colleague. Blessings on you as you pass through this valley. Doran and Gloria
Jan and Ron Boud
December 22, 2004
We were saddened to learn of Dr. Honeycutt's death. You and he have been a marvelous ministry team. You have both been very special persons in our lives. We have been praying much for you at this time and will continue to do so.
Dr. and Mrs. Craig Loscalzo
December 22, 2004
Please know of our sadness and prayers for your family. Dr. Honeycutt was a man for his time and will be sorely missed by us all.
Paula Settle
December 22, 2004
Dear Mrs. Honeycutt,
I am so sorry about the death of
Dr. Honeycutt. I have had so much
respect for him for many years.
I had him as a professor while I was at SBTS during 77-79.
May God give you peace.
Paula Settle
Bill Leonard
December 22, 2004
June, Mary Ann, Roy Lee:
Candy, Stephanie and I send our love and prayers to you in this difficult time. Roy was a great friend and mentor to us and we loved him very much. Stephanie has the certificate he signed when she worked as a volunteer at the health center and he presented to her when we left Louisville. It is on the wall of her room. His encouragement shaped my work as a professor in ways I can never repay.
love, Bill Leonard
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