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   OA Online Obituaries.

September 24, 2001 
Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index

Arvin D. Medlock
Reflection of Life
"A Man After God's Own Heart"
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To Everything There is a Season A Time to Be Born.
ODESSA - The Rev. Arvin D. Medlock was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Grosbeck, Texas, to the proud parents of Reed Medlock and Elnora Archie.
I Corinthians 13:11 When I Was A Child
The Rev. Medlock moved to Odessa at a young age and was educated in the Ector County Independent School District, Fredrick Douglas School.
John 3:16 Whosoever Believeth
His faith was united in God with Johnson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church under pasturage of the Rev. E.G. Gates. He later united with the Bethlehem Baptist Church under the divine leadership of the Rev. R.S. Sutton and remained a faithful servant until he heard the call from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to "Go preach my word."
Proverbs 18:22 He Who Finds a Wife
The Rev. Medlock met and united into holy matrimony to Florine Beck. Four children were born to this union: Clarence, Joann, Patricia and Randy. They remained a happy couple for 40 years.
I Corinthians 4:12 We Work Hard With Our Hands
The Rev. Medlock was employed with Sewell Ford and retired after 21 years of loyal service. He later was employed with Britt Imports of Midland and in later years was employed with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home for many years a very faithful and loyal employee to all companies he served.
Isaiah 61:1 The Lord Has Anointed Me to Preach
The Rev. Medlock accepted the call to the gospel ministry in 1966 at the Bethlehem Church under the Rev. R.S. Sutton. But the urge was so great to lead God's people he organized The Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in 1971 with just a few baptized believers and a "whole lot of prayer." The church grew by leaps and bounds. His fiery sermons and fervent prayers would bring the house down every Sunday. He was a praying man. He believed the prayers of the righteous man availeth much. He served in the St. Paul District Association as moderator at large for several years.
In later years, he served in the Permian Basin District Association and a member of the Southside Ministeral Alliance and other organizations in and around the city.
In 1984 he married the apple of his eye, Betty Shelton. One child was born from this union, Arvin. Betty remained close to his side attending to all of his needs until death.
Proverbs 3:24 They Shall Lie Down and Thy Sleep Shall be Sweet
Pastor Medlock left his earthly home bound for Mt. Zion on Thrusday at 6:06 a.m. "How can a preacher die?"
St. John 14:18 I Will Not Leave You Comfortless
He leaves to mourn his passing, a devoted wife, Betty Medlock; his children, Clearance and wife, Linda of Albuquerque, JoAnn Gottis and husband, Carl of Moreno Valley, Calif, Patricia Clements and husband, W.C. of Amarillo, Robert Lee, Randy, Chandra and Arvin Jr. all of Odessa; brothers A.D. Medlock of Odessa, Columbus Medlock and wife, Janette of Odessa, Colonus Roberson Jr. of Odessa; sister, Joyce M. Thomas of Albuquerque; aunts, Inez West, Edna Fields, Idina Miller; uncle Baba Ruth Archie; several grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Reed; mother, Elnora; step-father, Colunus Sr.; brother, May and Sister, Maxine.
A wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Odessa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J.W. Hanson officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.