In memory of Alfred Pellar Webb, Jr.
The cross was an instrument of execution used to execute only the most vile and notorious criminals. Only a cursed person suffered such a fate. The Apostle Paul tells us that "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.' Thus, because Christ took our curse upon himself we are freed from the punishment of sin and death and given hope of eternal life.
AIfred Pellar Webb, Jr., born in Atmore, Alabama on September 14, 1907, was the son of Ida Stewart and Dr. Alfred Pellar Webb. He married Letha Lackey of Stockton, Alabama.
The Webbs lived in Atmore where Mr. Webb was owner of the Atmore Hardware Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church until June 4, 1961 when he joined First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Webb had been a member since October 18, 1953 when the church was reorganized.
Mr. Webb served his church faithfully throughout his life. In First Presbyterian Church, he was ordained a deacon in November, 1965 and an elder on January 8, 1978, For a devotional entitled, “Why I Go To Church”, Mr. Webb began by saying, “Because I am human, I go to church.’” Later in the devotional he said, “Being human, I am taught by others. I am the son of Christian parents; I am the grandson of Christian leaders; I am the great grandson of Christian pioneers. To keep my precious heritage secure, go to church.” Then in closing he said, “Being human I am called. I am called to witness in daily performance; I am called to witness in private living; I am called to worship in public service. To answer the call, I go to church.
Mr. Webb died June 1, 1981 in Atmore, Alabama and is buried in the Stockton Cemetery in his wife’s family plot. This window was given in his memory by his wife, Letha.