CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🚨✝️ Beloved Pastor Tom Whatley Passes Away — Alabama Church Mourns a Faithful Shepherd!
CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: 🚨✝️ Beloved Pastor Tom Whatley Passes Away — Alabama Church Mourns a Faithful Shepherd!
Alabama mourns Pastor Tom Whatley, longtime shepherd of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. Honoring his 27 years of faithful ministry and service.
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A beloved pastor has gone home… but his legacy will inspire generations.
Today, we honor Pastor Tom Whatley, a shepherd whose faith changed countless lives.
He led his flock for nearly three decades — and his story will touch your heart.
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This week, believers across Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are grieving the loss of Pastor Tom Whatley, longtime shepherd of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church, who passed away on October 22, 2025.
Pastor Whatley faithfully led the congregation for 27 years, retiring in 2005 — but his influence didn’t stop there. He continued guiding churches as an interim pastor and mentoring young ministers.
He was known for his unshakable devotion to the Gospel and a heart for people. His sermons weren’t just words — they were life lessons, rooted in humility, prayer, and unwavering faith.
Before answering God’s call, Whatley considered a military career — but he chose ministry, touching countless lives along the way.
He also held leadership roles in the Alabama Baptist State Convention, championing unity, prayer, and mission work across the region.
From the pulpit to hospital visits, from counseling the grieving to mentoring future pastors, his life reflected the love of Christ in action.
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Now it’s your turn — share your thoughts, prayers, or memories in the comments to honor Pastor Tom Whatley’s family, his church, loved ones, and all who were impacted by his ministry.
Let’s flood this thread with faith, hope, and gratitude. ✝️
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Early this morning Dr. Tommy Whatley passed away. Please keep our family in your prayers. ❤️🙏❤️