Raymond Palmer Brinson

Pastor Raymond Palmer Brinson was born on June 4, 1955 in Monticello, Florida, to the late Pearlmon Brinson and Helen Harris Brinson. Pastor Brinson attended Jefferson High School where he was a quarterback on the football team. Raymond’s former coach said that Raymond was one of the greatest football players Jefferson High had at that time, because he was not only the star quarterback, but skillfully played in other positions. On October 4, 1974 at the age of 19, he received Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Pastor Brinson had been called by God, prepared by God and sent by God to do the work of the ministry. He was a man of strength and integrity. He served as an Associate Minister at Macedonia MB Church in Eatonville, Florida, under the leadership of Pastor Willie C. Barnes. While at Macedonia, he assisted his Pastor in any way he could. He taught the Men’s Sunday School Class and Children Chapel. His ministry went beyond the four walls of his local church. As the leader of the evangelistic ministry, S.W.A.T. (Soul Winning Action Team), he and the faithful members of the team shared the good news of Jesus in many communities. Pastor Brinson had a special love for Prison Ministry and traveled extensively to preach the Gospel to prisoners. He received several awards for his dedication to Prison Ministry. While at Macedonia MB Church, Pastor Brinson met and married Renee Holder on June 26, 1999. Shortly after he became an Ordained Minister at Macedonia MB Church. After several years of being Mentored by Pastor Barnes, and his faithfulness to God, he became the Pastor of Springfield MB Church, Sanford, Florida, in September 2009, as the successor of the late Pastor Enoch Rivers. As the Shepherd of Springfield MB Church, Pastor Brinson saw the need to implement a Women’s Ministry, a Men’s Ministry, and Outreach Ministry, a discipleship class and a Juvenile Justice Center Ministry. Pastor Brinson leaves to cherish fond memories: his loving wife, Renee; daughters: Chernece Brinson, Keesha Brinson and Elicia Ellis (Derold); son, Rayshard Brinson; grandchildren: Joshua, Alliyah, Malia, Ma’Nya, Joseph, Rayshard, Jr., Mason, Zahkiyla, Adarius, Lalani, Kyle, and Logan; brothers, Terry (Betty), Jonas, Kirk, Watson, Wilson, and Jeffrey; sisters, Sylvia, Julia (Ernest), and Shelia. He was the son-in-law of Mark Holder and Pauline Holder. Also, he leaves a host of great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces.

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Raymond Palmer Brinson

June 4, 1955 - January 24, 2019