This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TREADWELL, JOHNSON, HOOKS, HUNTER, ANDERSON, CAMPBELL, COOPER, BLACK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22537.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TREADWELL, Elder Eugene "Monty" Age 58 Of Kalamazoo, MI Went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2008. Elder Eugene ("Monty") Treadwell was born February 13, 1950, the son of Grover Cleveland, Sr. and Goldie Imogene Treadwell, in Dayton, OH. Elder Eugene Treadwell graduated in 1968, from Colonel White High School, in Dayton, OH. On Febraury 3, 1969, after graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and served as a Military Police Officer. In 1973, he met his spouse, companion and friend, Cora ("Becky") Johnson in Marion, IN. They were united in Holy Matrimony on September 3, 1983 at Second Baptist Church, by Rev. Dr. M.W. Wright in Kalamazoo, MI. Elder Eugene ("Monty") Treadwell was saved in the Lord in 1977 at Holy Temple COGIC, under the leadership of Supt. Amos Williams. He was reclaimed in 1988 at Lively Stone Apostolic Church of God. There was a calling on his life to minister the Word of God and in 1991 under the Shephard of Pastor Hazel D. Davis of the Seed of Faith Church in Kalamazoo, MI, Elder Treadwell dedicated h! imself to that purpose. In 1993, Elder Treadwell joined Progressive Deliverance Ministries COGIC and was part of the ministerial staff there. He was ordained as a minister on March 27, 1999 and was Assistant Pastor, until he went home to be with the Lord. He was the sole proprietor of H.I.S. (Him I Serve Cleaning Service). Elder Eugene Treadwell ("Monty") was a very personable man with a lively sense of humor. Even throughout his journey, he remained positive and he was a living testimony to those he came in contact with. He will be truly missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Janice Johnson; one sister-in-law, Ernestine Hooks and four brother-in-laws, L.C., Elbert, Nathaniel and Albert Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Cora Treadwell; three daughters, Teresa Hunter, Althea Anderson and Monica (Anthony) Campbell; four sons, James Hunter, Jr., Eugene Cooper, Montio and Kory Treadwell Sr.; several grandchi! ldren and great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Rodney Piatt and Grover C leveland, Jr. (Teresa) Treadwell and one sister, Linda Sue (Sam) Black. Also, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday with a 12:00 noon family hour at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Elder Greg Jennings, Sr., officiating. Friends may view 3-5 PM Friday at the Progressive Deliverance Ministries COGIC, 1527 N. Edwards, Kalamazoo, MI. Arrangements by the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Send a message of comfort to the family at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/21/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.