Al Freundt Passes
into the Church Triumphant Nov. 5
Funeral services for the Rev. Albert H. Freundt,
Jr., were held in the chapel on the campus of Reformed Seminary in Jackson,
Mississippi, on November 7, 2001.
A familiar face and a trusted voice of authority
on church matters will be missing when the Synod meets in January. Until
he was no longer able to serve as Synod Stated Clerk when he was diagnosed
with terminal cancer last year, Al Freundt was always present at Synod
meetings and his presence was meaningful. Synod executive David Snellgrove
said, "Al's churchmanship, his friendship and his delightful sense
of humor will be greatly missed."
When the Synod met in September of this year, this
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS Albert H. Freundt, Jr., has faithfully
served the Synod of Living Waters and its predecessor Synod of the Mid-South
as Stated Clerk; and WHEREAS he has provided guidance and expert opinion
in judicial and ecclesiastical matters; and
WHEREAS he is a beloved colleague and friend
to all the commissioners, resource persons and staff persons serving
with him in the Synod;
THEREFORE be it resolved by the Synod of Living
Waters on this day, September 24, 2001: That our sincere gratitude and
affection be expressed in this resolution, and that this resolution
be recorded in the minutes of the Synod of Living Waters and forwarded
to Albert H. Freundt, Jr.
In addition to being a pastor, a teacher, a scholar
and an author, Al had served the General Assembly, and the Presbytery
of Mississippi as well as the Synod on numerous committees and task
forces. His contributions to the life of the denomination have been
wide ranging and will be reflected in the Presbyterian Church (USA)
for decades to come.
A native of Savannah, Georgia, Al graduated from
King College, Columbia Theological Seminary and received a Doctor of
Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. He is survived
by his wife, Alene, sons Albert III (Chip) and James C. (Calvin) Freundt,
and four grandchildren.
On behalf of the Synod of Living Waters, Emett
Barfield, at left, presents a framed copy of the Synod Resolution honoring
Al Freundt to Dr. Freundt's son, Chip, at the Freundt home in Brandon,
Mississippi.
