Bill > HJR0643

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Reverend Kenneth Paul Luckadoo, a Baptist pastor and educator from Tazewell, Tennessee, who dedicated over six decades to serving his faith and community. Born in 1942, Reverend Luckadoo began preaching as a teenager and went on to serve as pastor of Gills Chapel Baptist Church for over fifty years, demonstrating remarkable commitment by traveling 100 miles roundtrip every Sunday to reach his congregation. In addition to his pastoral work, he pursued a career in education, working in various roles including principal, teacher, and maintenance director, particularly in the coal camps of Claiborne County, where he was dedicated to helping impoverished children develop and learn. The resolution highlights his deep spiritual leadership, his ability to guide both long-time and new believers, and his extensive involvement in significant life events such as baptisms and funerals. It also recognizes his devotion to his family, including his wife Eula Grey, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution, passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, seeks to commemorate Reverend Luckadoo's contributions and extend condolences to his family and friends, ensuring his memory and impact are formally acknowledged.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0643&ga=114