Reverend Stephen André Gittens
xx xx, xxxx - xx xx, xxxx
Reverend Stephen André Gittens of Rogers Road Government Hill, St. Michael formerly of Martinique Road, Age 59 years, Teacher of Grantley Prescod Memorial School, Attended St. Giles Boys School,Parkinson Memorial, and Graduated University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Evangelist, Marriage officer and Former Pastor of Gittens’ Gap Fellowship Church Consellor and Mentor to many individuals and church assemblies across the island.Member of the Barbados Evangelical Association, the Barbados Scrabble Association and Friend of the Interschool Christian Fellowship Husband of Laura Cecilia Gittens (formerly of KPMG) and Beloved father of Ramon Stephen Alexander Gittens, student of Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology Son of the late Charles Gittens Sexton of St. Cyprian Church and Ira Gittens of Carrington Weslyan Holiness Church Brother of Shurland Mayers(USA) , Emerald Gittens, Arnott Gittens, William Gittens, Mark Gittens (deceased), Cheryl Prescod, Charles Bailey, Marcella Beckles, Monty Johnson(USA) and Ricardo Simmons, Brother-in law of Merline Mayers(USA) , Magnola Gittens, Wayne Prescod, Nephew of Louis Rock (UK)Collin Rock(USA), David Bruce,Clifford Mayers, Gloria Gittens, Leonard Mayers (UK)and Myrtle Blackman Uncle of Kevin Mayers(USA),Lisa and Laron Gittens,John Prescod,Philip and Antonio Beckles, Elizabeth Parris. Cousin of Joy Mayers, Donna Archer,Jacquline Clarke,Paul and Peter Nichols(USA), Ambrozine Grimes St.Clair, Pat,Dennis,and Wayne Gittens, Kathy Baynes Rock (USA) Gail Townsend(USA)Avis Dyer(USA) Esme Watson (UK) the late Dianna Mayers,and many others. Close friend of Trevor Millington, Stewart Russell, Dr. Irvine Branker, Alfred King, Andrew Sealy, Rev. Dr. Nigel Taylor, Rev. Patrick Drakes The Millington, Russell, Branker families, Martinique Road Community and many others
Condolences
Tavia Drakes
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Laura, Ramon, Stephen's siblings, and the rest of his family. Stephen was the best - a great example for us to emulate. I am praying for your comfort during this difficult time.
Shireifa Joseph
On behalf of the Joseph family, I extend my deepest, deepest condolences to Mrs. Gittens and to Ramon. May you find comfort in the gift of having known and loved Mr. Gittens and having been loved so much by him. ❤ There are some people who are just meant to be teachers - it is undoubtedly their vocation in life. Their calling. Mr. Gittens was one such person. When he first came to Pine Primary, he was exactly what we needed at the time. His dedication to our success never wavered and he constantly pushed us to do better. Deportment, respect and reverence were as much a part of his curriculum as academics. His life lessons were countless and I can say without apology that Sir's influence is the reason many of us have made it to where we are today. He used his own childhood stories to teach us and made sure he paid special attention to the boys in our class, challenging them to always be and do better. By the time the Common Entrance Exam came around, we were ALL outperforming ourselves. Sir set the bar high for every other teacher I would eventually encounter on the rest of my academic journey and though I have come to appreciate many, he was and always will be my favourite. Rest in eternal peace Mr. Gittens. You have been a good and faithful servant to so many and we have nothing but gratitude for you and the life you lived. You will absolutely be missed.
Percival Whitehall
Sincere condolences ... we pray your strength in the LORD ... I remembered Stephen preaching at an open air meeting next door for Weslyan Holiness Church(Welches)... He peached "thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting" that night the LORD used that message to called e unto HIM... we thank the LORD for Stephen's faithful service.. the LORD be praised
Andrew Platizky
To the Gittens family from the Platizky family. May you faith and memories sustain you. Know that love never dies.
Vonetta Freeman
To Rev. Gittens family from the Freeman at Collymore Rock Nazarene, Our sincere condolence and pray God will indeed comfort you in this time. Rev Gittens ran a good race, Thank you for all those inspirational talks when you visited the church office.
Joe and Jenny Johnson, Jenelle a
Stephen a great and caring friend and a wonderful man of God. Excellent knowledge of the Word and preacher and teacher of the same. Many have been won to the Kingdom of God through him. Wherefore is laid up for him a crown of righeousness! Condolences to his family, associates and friends in this time of sorrow. Let us look forward to meeting up with him again. Blessings.
Albion Wiggins
Sincere condolences Laura and Ramon and the entire family circle. Rev was indeed a Dear friend and beloved brother. The Church family at Lead Vale Ntcog prayer you God's comfort and strength at this time.
William Gittens
Lemuel Jordan Our deepest condolences and may God keep you and family as you go through this sad day. Be comforted in the fact that Stephen’s legacy will continue. Be blessed.
Page 1 of 48