R. Kenneth George

R. Kenneth George, 83, long-time Albuquerque Pastor and Superintendent of the Assemblies of God New Mexico District, passed peacefully from this life to his heavenly home Monday, January 15, 2018, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Patsy George, of Albuquerque; his daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and husband, Dennis Kidder of Irving, TX, and Cheryl and husband, Nathan Johnson, of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Leah and husband, Luke Lanier, of Dallas, TX, Briana Kidder of San Marcos, TX, Rebecca Johnson and Nathan Johnson of Wichita, KS; a brother, Reverend J. Don and wife, Gwen George, of Irving, TX; a sister, Peggy and husband, Reverend Randy Sims, of Ruidoso, NM; sister-in-law, Betty and husband, Reverend Tommy Crider, of Estancia, NM; brother-in-law, Bill and wife, Helen Brasher of Hobbs, NM; sister-in-law, Betty Brasher of Yukon, OK; as well as numerous nieces ,nephews and treasured friends. Reverend George was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa George; his parents, Reverend Roy and Jimalee George; parents-in-law, Reverend J. R. and Amal Brasher; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cazzell; and brother-in-law, James Brasher.

Pastor Ken George was born September 23, 1934, in Haskell, TX. He received a calling to enter into ministry as a young boy. He graduated from Central High School in Fresno, CA. After graduation, Pastor George took his first pastorate at the age of nineteen in Ferndale, CA. Memorial Day, 1954, Pastor George was the lone survivor of a car crash resulting in a mangled hip, months in the hospital, and a diagnosis for amputation of his left leg. He refused. Told he would be permanently crippled, Pastor George went home to his parents’ home to convalesce, unable to even resign from his pastorate. While there, he attended a church service and received a miraculous healing allowing him to walk again. Pastor George thereafter began preaching as an evangelist. He met his wife and life-long partner, Patsy Brasher, while preaching a revival service at her father’s church in Crane, TX in 1955. The couple married the same year and began their nationwide evangelistic ministry. After serving as an evangelist for over six years, he returned to his original calling, pastoring several churches in Oregon, Texas, Colorado, California, and New Mexico. In 1974, Pastor George became pastor of First Assembly of God (later known as First Family Church and today as Copper Pointe Church). During his 19 years as Senior Pastor, the church grew exponentially, requiring the construction of a new building at 4701 Wyoming Blvd.

Pastor George also served his denomination in numerous positions including Sectional Presbyter, Assistant Superintendent of New Mexico (12 Years) and General Presbyter for the national Assemblies of God (28 years). He was elected Superintendent of the New Mexico District in 1993, and served in that position until his retirement in 2009.

Pastor George was a long-time member of Kiwanis, serving as President of the Albuquerque chapter for one year.

Services will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at Copper Pointe Church, 10500 Copper Ave, Albuquerque, NM 87123, with the Reverend J. Don George officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. A visitation is scheduled Monday, January 22, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., also at the church. If desired in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cook Canyon Camp & Conference Center, 1049 Coe Canyon Road, Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346 (bought and developed during his tenure as Superintendent) or Copper Pointe Church.