OSC Legends
The Honorable Bishop Emeritus Vanuel C. Little, Sr.
As non-evocative as they may appear, the words Sumter, Vigo, Cook, and Oklahoma, all have a common theme? The not so elusive association are all names of the counties accommodating four relative cities in which two nobles were born, raised, and subsisted for years totaling 84 and 82 Highly favored and graciously chosen of God, these spiritual pioneers are, without doubt, an integral design of indisputable divine providence. The scrutinizing gaze of the eyes of history have now affirmed and reaffirmed the definitive marks of divine fingerprints wholly over the lives of the Honorables - Bishop Vanuel Charles Little, Sr. and Dr. Alice Marie Little.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Emeritus Charles W. Meadows
Suffragan Bishop Charles W. Meadows, the youngest of eight children, was born on April 9, 1940 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Will and Rena Meadows.
After receiving his formal education in Idabel, he continued his educational aspirations at FMI School and Southwestern College in Bethany, Oklahoma. In 1961, Suffragan Bishop Meadows was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. It was soon after, that he accepted his calling to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Emeritus Charles W. Meadows
Suffragan Bishop Charles W. Meadows, the youngest of eight children, was born on April 9, 1940 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Will and Rena Meadows.
After receiving his formal education in Idabel, he continued his educational aspirations at FMI School and Southwestern College in Bethany, Oklahoma. In 1961, Suffragan Bishop Meadows was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. It was soon after, that he accepted his calling to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Art L. Ladd, Sr.
Suffragan Bishop Art Ladd was born to Deacon F. A. Ladd and Missionary Annie H. Ladd in Burnt Corn, Alabama May 17, 1934 and was the 2nd of 15 children. During his earthly pilgrimage, he proved faithful to the Lord in serving and pastoring churches in Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma; faithful to his wife, Marva of 62½ years, and faithful to his family, church family, and friends being a true man of God with unparalleled integrity. He entered eternal rest June 26, 2018.
Suffragan Bishop Art Ladd accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was saved as a teenager and taught Sunday School in his church.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Art L. Ladd, Sr.
Suffragan Bishop Art Ladd was born to Deacon F. A. Ladd and Missionary Annie H. Ladd in Burnt Corn, Alabama May 17, 1934 and was the 2nd of 15 children. During his earthly pilgrimage, he proved faithful to the Lord in serving and pastoring churches in Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma; faithful to his wife, Marva of 62½ years, and faithful to his family, church family, and friends being a true man of God with unparalleled integrity. He entered eternal rest June 26, 2018.
Suffragan Bishop Art Ladd accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was saved as a teenager and taught Sunday School in his church.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Sherman P. Tyler, Sr.
Sherman Perry Tyler was born in Burnett, Indiana on May 6, 1933 to Joseph Tyler and Nellie Leona Redmon Tyler. He was the sixth of twelve children and the fourth son. If you ever talk with Sherman Perry Tyler, he will tell you he was born during the Great Depression. Needless to say, he was born poor and stayed that way for a very long time. That is why still today he is so tight with a dollar.
Sherman moved to Terre Haute, Indiana with his family in 1939. He graduated from Garfield High School in Terre Haute, in 1951.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Sherman P. Tyler, Sr.
Sherman Perry Tyler was born in Burnett, Indiana on May 6, 1933 to Joseph Tyler and Nellie Leona Redmon Tyler. He was the sixth of twelve children and the fourth son. If you ever talk with Sherman Perry Tyler, he will tell you he was born during the Great Depression. Needless to say, he was born poor and stayed that way for a very long time. That is why still today he is so tight with a dollar.
Sherman moved to Terre Haute, Indiana with his family in 1939. He graduated from Garfield High School in Terre Haute, in 1951.
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The Honorable Suffragan Bishop Luke L. Church
Suffragan Bishop Luke Church was born on May 17, 1934 in Tulsa, OK to Jonathan George Church and Rosa Jane Miller. He married Sister Mildred June Church on April 9, 1955. They have five daughters: Joy, Grace, Hope, Faith and Sharon, of which they have 64 grandchildren, over 100 great grandchildren as well as great great grandchildren.
Suffragan Bishop Church moved to West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma in June of 1968. Shortly after arriving in Oklahoma, he started Christ Church in West Siloam Springs.
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