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Times -Journal photo by Kelly TownsendThe Rev. Billy Smothers reads from his Bible at Geraldine Town Hall where he splits time between being the town’s mayor and pastor at Skirrum Baptist Church.Geraldine mayor also serves as pastorBy Kelly Townsendktownsend@ times-journalx omIn less than two months, the Rev.Billy Smothers plans to celebrate the past and look toward the future.Skirrum Baptist Church where Smothers preaches will recognize 1(H) years of service.But what I can’t help but tell everyone is that I have spent at least 90 of those years here,” Smothers said.However, he isn’t that far off. For 45 years. Smothers, 71, has served as the bi-vocational minister at the church.God called me in the minister as a young man, and he has blessed my life in so many ways throughout the years,”Smothers said. To be honest, I just couldn’t see myself doing anything else.”Those who know Smothers well would agree. Even after retiring from the ministry, three or four years ago.Smothers agreed to serve as the church’s interim pastor until it hired a replacement.Plus, when he is not preparing sermons, sharing with or visiting members■ See Pastor, B3Times Journal photo by Kelly TownsendBilly Smothers has served as Geraldine’s mayor for several years. He has also been DeKalb County Schools superintendent.
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Fort Payne Times Journal
Fort Payne, Alabama, US
Fri, May 09, 2008
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