Rev. Abraham Temoney Sr.

Reverend Abraham Temoney, Sr. earned his heavenly wings on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC. He was married to his loving and faithful wife, First Lady Agnes Wilson Temoney, for 51 years. Reverend Temoney was born in Mayesville, SC, on May 21, 1951 to the late Robert, Sr. and Vermell McCauley Temoney. Reverend Temoney graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Elliott, SC. He attended Morris College in Sumter, SC. He also attended L.B. Burgess School of Religion in Florence, SC. Reverend Temoney joined Beulah African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Sumter, SC at an early age and accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. At the age of sixteen years old, Reverend Temoney taught the Adult Sunday School Class. He served as the President of the Young Adult Choir at Sweet Beulah. As a member of the Trustee Board, Reverend Temoney worked faithfully for the Lord. He had a continuous love and compassion for working and caring for the House of the Lord. In 1973, Reverend Temoney answered his call into the Ministry. His initial sermon was titled: “Clean hands and a pure heart.” His sermon reflected the life that he lived throughout his ministry. In 1979, Reverend Temoney was appointed to St. John AME Church in Longs, SC, where he and First Lady Agnes Temoney hit the ground running. His motto was “Always make a difference in the name of the Lord.” Reverend Temoney was blessed to Pastor in the Northeast Annual Conference for three years and the Columbia Annual Conference for thirty-nine years. He pastored at the following churches: LaGree AME in Sumter, SC, Reeder Point AME in Columbia, SC, Mount Sinai AME in Elgin, SC, St. Luke AME in Eastover, SC and James Chapel AME in Lugoff, SC. The Lord blessed his heart and hands to work hard for the kingdom of God. Reverend Temoney completed the following duties: built restrooms in the church, added porches on several churches, installed air conditioning units in one church, put roofs on two churches, and bricked the front entrance as well as installed the ramp of another church. Reverend Temoney never took the credit for the work because he was too busy always giving God the Praise. He pastored for over forty-two years in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 2020, Reverend Temoney retired from the active Itinerant ministry of the AME Church. Reverend Temoney was a very hard worker who was employed full time while also ministering the word of God. He was a dedicated employee for B.L. Montague Company for four years in Sumter, SC. He faithfully worked for Sunbelt Distributors in Sumter, SC for many years. He was also employed with Georgia Pacific in Columbia, SC for ten years. His last employment was with the City of Sumter for twenty-three years. He served as one of the supervisors for Parks and Recreation. Reverend Temoney was well known for his jovial spirit and ministering to incarcerated men. He treated them with love, dignity and respect. He uplifted them and provided hope for their future. Reverend Temoney loved to watch western movies and enjoyed working outside in his yard. He was dedicated to his family and was the life of the family gatherings. Reverend Temoney always kept it real with everyone he met. He enjoyed meeting and helping everyone in his community. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Reverend Temoney leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 51 years, First Lady Agnes Wilson Temoney of the home; three sons, Reverend Abraham, Jr. (Lady LaTasha) of Sumter, SC, Jeffery (Angelia) of Blythewood, SC, and Derrick of the home; one daughter, Dr. Sharon (Deron) Temoney Brown of Sumter, SC; eight grandchildren, Dr. LaRaven (Robens-Michel) Temoney Louis, twins Abrielle and Abraham III, Caleb, Ava, Lauren, Dereonah, and Jasmine; one great-granddaughter, Madison; four brothers, Jeremiah (Ella) Temoney of Dalzell, SC, Parish Temoney of Sumter, SC, Reverend Archie (Henrietta) Temoney, Sr. of Sumter, SC, Presiding Elder Reverend Dr. Herbert (Kimberly) Temoney, Sr. of Florence, SC and Earthly Richardson, raised as a brother of Elliott, SC; three sisters, Maggie Mae Temoney Richardson of Baltimore, MD, Reverend Temoney’s twin sister, Sarah Temoney Durant of Elliott, SC and Annie Mae Temoney Brailsford of Wedgefield, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters; Ethel Temoney McCauley, Ruth Temoney, Lue Emma Temoney Johnson and Marie Temoney Manzano; and five brothers; Sammy L. Temoney, Robert Temoney, Jr., James Temoney, Mack Temoney and Toby Temoney. Live Streaming Link: https://youtube.com/@beulahamechurch?si=o9BKbAuqbPMyn_XI Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer

Rev. Abraham Temoney Sr.

May 21, 1951 - June 23, 2024