Local pastor Glenn Jefferson has died. He was 48.
Lowndes County Corner Greg Merchant confirmed Jefferson died Friday of natural causes at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. In addition to his role as pastor of New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, Jefferson served on the civil service commission.
Chief Selvain McQueen spoke fondly of his friend saying, “He was a wonderful guy, magnificent pastor and just an all-around wonderful person.”
Funeral arrangements were not available at press time.
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