Deacon Lee Chester Elliott
January 9, 1944 - September 14, 2011
Deacon Elliott was a native of Ashland, Mississippi. He grew up in the Ashland Church of Christ and retained his faithful membership there until relocating in Rochester, New York, in the 1960's. In Rochester, he was initially a member of the Reynolds Street Church of Christ and later a charter member of Central Church of Christ. At Central, he was a diligent worker and church leader. He served the church with faithfulness as he had done the U.S. Army as a dutiful soldier.
Deacon Benjamin J. Joe
October 17, 1916 - June 7, 2009
Deacon Joe was born in Albany, Georgia, and, along with his family, later moved to Arcadia, Florida. He became a member of the church under the tutelage of Brother Robert Preston and Brother Joe Soloman. He moved to Rochester, New York, during the 1960's and found employment at the University of Rochester where he worked for many years. Deacon Joe became a charter member of the Central Church of Christ (Rochester, NY) and faithfully served the church in several capacities. He was married to his loving wife, Mary, for seventy years.