[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO PASTOR GEORGE PHILLIP WINDLEY, SR.

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2024

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a trusted 
leader, pillar of our community, and beloved friend. Pastor George 
Phillip Windley, Sr. transitioned from this life on Friday, May 17, 
2024. Though he may no longer walk among us, his spirit will forever 
live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
  Pastor Windley was born on July 23, 1949, in Horry County, South 
Carolina to George William Windley and Annie Bell Moore Windley. A 
graduate of Horry County public schools and Whittemore High School, he 
earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Divinity from Morris 
College in Sumter, South Carolina. He furthered his spiritual education 
at Colgate Divinity School in Rochester, New York, and would go on to 
complete five units of Clinical Pastoral education throughout his 
career and receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Morris College.
  Pastor Windley's journey to service led him to serve in the United 
States Navy during the Vietnam conflict from 1969 to 1971. He fulfilled 
his calling to the ministry in 1978 and began preaching at Ebenezer 
Missionary Baptist Church, where he would serve as Reverend for 43 
years. The impact of Pastor Windley's dedication to preaching the Good 
Word reverberated throughout our state, inspiring generations of South 
Carolinians.
  Moreover, Pastor Windley's legacy extends far beyond the pulpit. He 
served as founder and President of the Clarendon County Ministerial 
Alliance, a member of the Baptist E&M Convention and National Baptist 
Convention, and an instructor for the S.C. Baptist Congress of 
Christian Education and Morris College School of Religion. Pastor 
Windley also served as the first African American senior chaplain with 
the South Carolina Department of Corrections, exemplifying his 
leadership and compassion in challenging environments.
  Throughout his illustrious career, Pastor Windley not only served as 
a shepherd of souls but also as a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather. Pastor Windley married the former Linda Galloway. They are 
the humble parents of three children, Reverend George P. Windley, Jr., 
Pastor of First Baptist Missionary Church; Dr. Belinda W. McCoy; and 
Mark Anthony Windley. They were also blessed with several 
grandchildren. His family stands as a testament to his values and 
priorities, embodying the love and strength that characterized his 
ministry.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in remembering 
the life of Pastor George Phillip Windley, Sr. May his family and loved 
ones find comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will endure, and may 
they be granted the Lord's richest blessings in the days ahead.

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