Apostle Jesse Fliggins Sr.

APOSTLE JESSE FLIGGINS SR., son of the late Samuel McKinley Fliggins and Mary Elva Simmons, was born on November 28, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 25, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He received his education at Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore, Maryland. At the age of twenty-three, he joined the Armed Forces, where after time served he was honorably discharged. When he returned to the states, he began working on his education. He received two (2) AA degrees; one in Nutrition from Community College of Baltimore City and the other in Career Office Practice from Strayer Business College. He then went on to receive two (2) BA degrees; in Business Administration from Strayer Business College and he other in Food Administration from University of Maryland. While he was working on his academia he also received a BA in Pastoral Counseling from the COGIC. Jesse spent a great del of time in food service, and became an entrepreneur when he founded Fliggins Delight Catering. In addition to owning this business, he also owned two Sub shops. Apostle Fliggins had an unwavering commitment to the Lord, and was a willing servant until the day God called him home. Apostle began preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1976. Jesse Fliggins was called to the office of Bishop in August, 2000 and to the office of Apostle in August, 2007 by the late chief Apostle James A. Parson Sr. of Charismatic Churches of God in Christ, Intl. Apostle Fliggins was the Pastor of Victory Chapel COGIC. He then became the Founder and Pastor of Lighthouse Ministries Charismatic COGIC International. As his health began to fail, Apostle Fliggins installed a pastor to minister to the flock at the Lighthouse Ministries where he remained Chief Apostle and Overseer. He was also a great supporter of Gospel Mansion of Hope International Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Deborah A. Moore, PhD.-Student, from 2008 to 2009. In 2009, Jesse relocated to Albany, Georgia, and became a faithful member of Glorious Church of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of Bishop John Anderson, and remained there until he passed. He married Barbara McPherson and out of that union four children were born, Antoinette, Jesse Jr., Celeste’ and Xavier. Later in life he married Tiffany Jones, and from that union two children were born, Josiah and Jessina. His favorite saying that followed him “It’s nice to be nice, because whatever you sow in the life of others will come back to you”. He was a true friend and hated no one; he loved everyone who crossed his path. Apostle Fliggins leaves to mourn: his children, Antoinette Fliggins, Jesse Fliggins Jr. (Keara), Celeste Fliggins, Xavier Fliggins (Kimberly), Josiah Fliggins and Jessina Fliggins; five grandchildren, Jessica, Ernest, Jada, Dominique, DeAndre, and one great-grandchild, Jamir. He also leaves five siblings, Ida Fliggins of Raleigh, North Carolina, Henry (Rosalynn) Fliggins of Albany, Georgia, Elva Richardson, Anthony (Ida Mae) Fliggins, Sr. and Arthur Fliggins of Baltimore, Maryland; his faithful caregiver and sister-in-law, Vivian Fliggins of Albany, Georgia; a beloved aunt, Gladys Lawson of Pamplin, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones.

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Apostle Jesse Fliggins Sr.

November 28, 1946 - November 25, 2012