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Dr. Gaylord L. Lehman, age 81, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at Duke University Medical Center, after a brief illness.
He grew up in Inman, South Carolina, and was educated at Gardner-Webb College and Furman University, where he received his BA degree in 1954. He graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY in 1957, and received the Doctor of Theology degree in homiletics (preaching) from that institution in 1961.
Dr. Lehman served as pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, N C for thirty-two years until his retirement in 1998. After his retirement he remained active preaching in several local churches in that area.
Dr. Lehman is survived by his wife of 59 years, Faith Johnson Lehman and locally by brothers Dr. Lamar Lehman (Brian) of Greenville, SC, and Dr. Jerry Lehman (Faye) of Inman, SC.
A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 19, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Lakeside Baptist Church (1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804).
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Gary Moore
November 22, 2013
I remember him from my teenage years in Benson North Carolina in the early 1960's..what a wonderful preacher he was and VERY informed in the areas of Religious background...I am sure he will be missed by many of his peers
Gail White
November 19, 2013
Such a wonderful man! Even after we moved from Ry Mt he was so kind to officiate our daughter's wedding at Peace College...it made it so very special for her as he also baptized her. Our hearts are heavy with your loss...but he touched so many with his kind ways. Gail and Martin White, Taylor White and Brandee Metz
November 19, 2013
Dear Mrs. Lehman,
My brothers and sisters and I were deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Lehman's passing this week. He was our pastor and a good friend to our parents, Corbitt and Mary Rushing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Mark Rushing
john pippin
November 18, 2013
Mrs. Lehman and family, My condolences to you! Dr. Gaylord surely lived a great life and accomplished many things along the way; one thing I am sure of, he has a great family! My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Carol & Cliff Pelt
November 18, 2013
In remembrance of a wonderful and beautiful life of service!
November 18, 2013
Faith, Carol and family,
Our sincere sympathy and love to all. I will always cherish the many memories of working with Dr. Lehman at Lakeside. We enjoyed many laughs and good times. To me, there will always be only one, Dr. Gaylord L. Lehman.
Love in Christ,
Carol and Cliff Pelt
Judy Crisp
November 17, 2013
Miss Faith my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am the daughter of Mildred Duke, (we both are members) of Bethany Presbyterian and he preached the funeral of my only child-son who we lost 7 years ago, my mama and my husband who we lost over 2 years ago. He was an exceptional man and a friend to all who knew him. May your family be blessed with the comfort of your family and friends in the days to come.
Vicky & Wayne Tyson
November 17, 2013
Mrs.Faith We are so sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you.He was a good man and preacher.We will miss him also he was like a part of our family.Prayers for you and your family.
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