G.E. Patterson, presiding bishop of 6 million-member Church of God in Christ, dies at 67

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Source: The Boston Herald

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - G.E. Patterson, the presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ and a minister for almost 50 years, died of heart failure Tuesday, the church announced. He was 67.

The predominantly black Protestant denomination, headquartered in Memphis, claims 6 million members worldwide and traces its origins to the to the late 1800s.

Patterson was hospitalized in January for an undisclosed illness and told his followers in 2005 that he had prostate cancer.

At the church’s annual Holy Convocation in November, he said he had considered stepping down but changed his mind after an outpouring of support.

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Bishop Patterson was a good man. I pray he will rest in peace.

[ellacott]

1. Yes, he was a good man

I've watched him for years. One of my uncles was a minister at his church.

Yes, he was a good man.

[qanda]

2. Kick for a man who deserves more respect than Woody Harrelson's father

I'm just saying.

[melody]

3. The good die young, I suppose

And Cheney's metallic heart keeps on going and going.