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John Moates Obituary
John was born in Springfield, Illinois on October 10, 1960, son of the late Bishop Ernest Cleveland Moates and the late Helen Louise Foster Moates. John gave his life to Christ in the Summer of 1975 at Williston Church of God in Williston, SC. His received his Exhorter credentials with the Church of God on August 30, 1979, and his Minister credentials on May 25, 1982. He was a graduate of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC.
Pastor Moates began his Pastoral ministry at Leo Church of God in Lake City, SC, where he served as Pastor from 1982 until 1984. He moved to Pastor East Camden Church of God, Camden, SC, in 1984, received his Ordained Bishop credentials during that time, and served there until 1990. After serving at Mt. Gallant Church of God, Rock Hill, SC, and Perimeter North Church of God, Chamblee, GA, he moved to the area to Pastor Lindale Church of God from September 20, 1998, until March 6, 2011. From Lindale, he served at Cedartown Church of God for 10 years and became Pastor at Armuchee Church of God on January 18, 2021, where he currently served. Bishop Moates was a true 1 Timothy 3 Pastor and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Donna Manning Moates, to whom he married on December 27, 1981, beginning many years of ministry together; his 2 sons, Jonathan E. Moates (Kim), Cedartown, and Jeremy D. Moates, Lindale; 2 granddaughters, Dakota Lee Moates and Addison Marie Moates; a sister, Jean Moates Dean (Bob), Greer, SC; a brother, Dan Moates (Linda), Ocala, FL; nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 3pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Bishop Thomas Madden officiating. Private interment will follow later in Rome Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Saturday from 5 until 7pm.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
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K. Ray Looney
January 13, 2023
One night after North Georgia Church of God Prayer Conference I went to Waffle House by myself and had a nice meal. When I got up the counter to pay, the waitress said your bill has been paid. I looked around the restaurant and John was giving me the thumbs up, that he´d bought my meal. I never forgot it. Each time after that, if I saw him, I would say we need another Waffle House Meeting. He always spoke and had a positive word to me every time we saw one another. Going miss him. Sending prayers to to family.
Sherry Patterson
January 8, 2023
Donna and family I am so sorry for your loss! John was a wonderful man. I love you all and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.❤
Nancy and Alan Coley
January 6, 2023
We were so saddened by the loss of this good man. Sending prayers to his family.
Dennis and Anne Bell
January 6, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of grieving. May you take comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord. We send all our love and prayers to the family during this most difficult time.
Barbara Jane Hackney
January 6, 2023
Love , thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carl Cole
January 5, 2023
Very sad to hear of Pastor Moates passing. Pateayers for all the family. Carl and Cindy Cole, Aiken , SC
Angela Sherwood
January 5, 2023
We love you Donna. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. John will always live in our hearts. You and him have always been a blessing in my life.
David and Virginia Christmas
January 5, 2023
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for the family.
Tennie Morris
January 5, 2023
Donna you and your family will be in our prayers sweet memories
Rev. Denny and Helen Haston
January 5, 2023
Donna and family,
We haven´t seen you in years but we´re so saddened by the passing of John. You´re in our thoughts and prayers. John was such a good man and I know life won´t be the same for you as you press forward. Denny and I now reside on the Church of God State Campground since retiring 3 years ago. Wish we would be with you but please know that we share your loss. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Polly Gibson
January 5, 2023
So sorry to hear of the passing of Pastor Moates! Our prayers and love to Sister Donna and family.
Allen Smith
January 5, 2023
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing however I know he has arrived at his final destination. He loved the Lord, his family and his church. I had the privilege of working with him for three years before I began pastoring it was an honor to do so. John was a people person that's why he was so successful as a Pastor. I will always remember the great times of fellowship we had together. Until we meet again my friend. May God's Grace and Mercy cover the family during this difficult time.
Denise Cagle Meyers
January 5, 2023
Sweet Donna and all the family. I am so very sorry for the loss and grief you must be feeling right now. I could never imagine the hurt you are all going through. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each one of you with the sweet wonderful peace that only He can bring.
Brenda DowdyDowdy
January 5, 2023
A fine man of God
Kaylyn Garrett
January 5, 2023
I didn’t know Mr. Moates very well, I was his IHOP server quite a few times. I waited on him the morning that he passed, that morning he was filled with as much light as he ever was, every chance he had to make a joke, he took. I know that he was proud of his family as he would show me pictures and then crack a joke about how much taller he was than his wife. he was proud to serve God, as that was one of the first things he had spoke to me about. may God bless his friends and family as they grief his loss.
Brenda Thompson
January 5, 2023
Heaven gained a wonderful man
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