Elders of the Cold Harbor Road congregation
William Burton (Elder)William (Bill) Burton previously served as a deacon at CHR. Bill is married to the former Geraldine Miller. They have two sons, Alonzo and Nathan. Bill was employed by the City of Richmond school system and taught Automotive Maintenance at the Richmond Technical Center. He retired in 1999. Brother Burton was in the United States Air Force for 20 years "and two days". He is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War and worshipped with the church in DaNang. Bill is a renowned song leader and often preaches by appointment throughout central Virginia and beyond. He and Geraldine are very active in evangelism and visitation. Brother Burton's influence has endeared him to brethren throughout this part of the country and beyond.
|
James I. Dalton (Elder)Before retiring, Jim worked for Reynolds Metal as a chemist in their research department. Jim has traveled greatly throughout the world in this capacity. He is married to the former Mary Ann Harwood. They have four faithful children, Cindy, Jim, Leslie and Lisa. Jim previously served as an elder with the Geyer Springs congregation in Little Rock Arkansas. Jim is an excellent Bible teacher and teaches one of the Sunday morning adult Bible classes. He loves to sing God's praises and is one of our song leaders. He loves auto mechanics and on occasion plays some golf. Jim is active in the evangelism ministry, as are all the elders, and they are responsible for the great emphasis on saving lost souls.
|
Derell Ellerbe (Elder)Derell Ellerbe and his wife, Barbara, have four children, a set of twins (a boy and a girl) and two additional daughters. Derell has lived in the Richmond area since 1977. He was converted in 1963, baptized in Lakeland, Florida, by Gentry Stults. He is retired from Wyeth-Ayerst in Richmond and resides in the eastern part of Hanover County. Prior to serving as an elder, Derell served as one of our deacons. He earned his B.S. in chemistry from Central Florida University. From 1967-1969, he served the army as an Administration Specialist. He is a combat veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Barbara, whose father was an elder at South Florida Avenue church of Christ in Lakeland, Florida, has done much work on our own curriculum and the organization of our lectureship.
|
Ron Herman (Elder)Ron Herman is a native "Richmonder." He and his wife, Charlene, have one daughter, Jillian, who is a student at Freed-Hardeman University. Ron is now retired, but previously served as a principal at Lucille Murray Brown Middle School in Richmond. They are one of the original families of CHR. Both Ron and Charlene are very active. They both teach Bible classes; Ron is also one of our primary song leaders and director of our Vacation Bible School. He was one of our deacons before becoming an elder. Another one of Ron's talents is in cooking. A CHR potluck wouldn't be complete without Ron's fried fish or a fried turkey.
|
|
Dave Young (Elder)
|
Dave Young is originally from Tennessee. He served in the Navy and worked for A.H. Robins Co. until he retired. Dave is married to Kay and they have two sons, Dave, Jr. and Ken. Dave, Jr. is also a member at CHR. Ken lives in Tennessee. Dave is a former deacon and he and Kay are both very active at CHR. Dave teaches, participates in the worship services, and helps maintain the church property. Kay teaches, helps in the nursery, and helps with all activities involving serving meals to others including many special events. Dave is famous for his interest and knowledge in the Civil War.
|
Preacher
Tyler Young
|
Tyler is a native of Western New York who became a Christian while serving in the Air Force in Austin, Texas. He graduated from the Southwest School of Bible Studies in Austin in 1990. He received his B.A. in Biblical Studies and M.A. in Biblical Studies in Old Testament from Amridge University. He worked with churches in Texas, New York, and Mississippi before moving to Mechanicsville to work with the Cold Harbor Road congregation in 2011.
Tyler and his wife Kim have three children and two grandchildren. |
