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Haywood M. Ball
PERSONAL STATEMENT OF HAYWOOD M. BALL, ESQ. “I was born on June 29, 1939 in Jacksonville,
Florida and have lived here all of my life. I graduated from The Bolles School in
1957; received my BA degree from Washington & Lee University in 1961 and my law
degree from The University of Florida College of Law in 1964.
I married my high school sweetheart Anne Tucker Towers on June 16, 1962 and we have
three (3) children: William Tucker Ball, Sarah Ball Sharp and David Winchester Ball.
We now have five (5) grandchildren.
I have had the pleasure of serving as a Board member, President, vice president
and general counsel for Habitat for Humanity of the Jacksonville Beaches, Inc. and
in that capacity have handled the closing on over 160 homes in the Beaches area
during that time.
My hobbies and interests in addition to visiting my grandchildren are golf, carpentry,
reading and traveling.
My son, Haywood M. Ball, Jr., died of leukemia in 1975 at age 9. I dealt with his
cancer for over five (5) years and have experienced first hand the emotions and
tragedy of dealing with leukemia. I am proud to serve on the Board of “FRIENDS”
because I believe Rev. Elizabeth Barnhardt has exhibited such faith and has so much
to offer families dealing with this dreadful disease.”
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Rev. Elizabeth Barnhardt
Rev. Elizabeth Barnhardt is Vice President and Co-Founder of “FRIENDS” Respond In Every Need Doing Something, Inc. She is the Web Administrator, Author, and Co-Designer of the “FRIENDS” Web Site as well as the “FRIENDS” Testimony brochure that was copyrighted in 2007.
She is also employed full time at Beaches Chapel Church in Neptune Beach as the Women’s Minister where she has been an active member since February of 1987. Rev. Barnhardt also started and is Leader of GriefShare at Beaches Chapel Church, which is an international ministry for those who have lost a loved one.
In 1991, Rev. Barnhardt worked with the St. Johns County School Board Chairman and was responsible for co-ordinating, writing and implementing abstinence based curriculum for St. Johns County.
She is a life-long Floridian. Rev. Barnhardt was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and grew up in the town of Dania, where her father served as Mayor. “I learned the vital lessons of faithfulness, commitment, hard work, honesty, and serving from my parents who are still alive and together after 63 years of marriage.” Rev. Barnhardt graduated from South Broward High School, attended Florida Community College of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, and received her Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Covington Theological Seminary in Rossville, Georgia.
Ms. Barnhardt states, “My parents were always involved with giving back to either the church or the community where we lived. My desire to serve God was inspired early from watching the devotion of my mother. At the age of 11 years old, I made a commitment and declaration to serve God all of my life. Eventhough I have made mistakes, had many trials and failures as well as successes and victories; God has al ways been with me and faithful to me.” My sense of community involvement was instilled from my father. My dad always told me one of the most important things you will ever do is vote. He also told me it is the God-given right of every human being in a free country and a free society to vote and choose; if you do not exercise the right to choose and vote, someone will end up choosing for you. I can remember being so excited about my 18th birthday, so I could finally vote. I drove my mother to the election poles and it was a monumental time."
Rev. Barnhardt was happily married to Frank L. "Bud" Barnhardt, Sr. for 22 years before he passed away in 1997. She states, “Bud and I always knew our daughter, Nicole, was our greatest gift and reward in life. The three of us were best friends and we loved each other deeply. Bud will always hold a special place in our hearts and in our memories.” In her spare time, Rev. Barnhardt enjoys playing tennis and watching football (especially th e University of Florida Gators, JU Dolphins, and Jacksonville Jaguars) with family and friends. She also loves traveling and boating with her daughter Nicole, and her son-in-law Robert.
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A. Craig Collie, M.D.
Craig Collie was born in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Collie attended the University of
South Carolina where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in chemistry and
a minor in biology. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Medicine
and trained in Family Practice and Radiation Oncology. He did his residency in Radiation
Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina.
After completion of his residency and board certification in Radiation Oncology,
he accepted a Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville where he specialized in
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and prostate seed implantation. Subsequently, he joined
the Clinic’s faculty. During his tenure, he was actively involved in patient care
and development of educational algorithms for the Clinic’s evolving Residency Program.
Dr. Collie is interested in the management of various cancers, including breast,
lung, prostate, head and neck, sarcoma, lymphoma, and gastrointestinal tumors. He
has authored numerous abstracts for the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology
and Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Radium Society (ARS) and is an accomplished
speaker.
He is a member of ASTRO, Florida Radiological Society, Duval County Medical Society,
Florida Medical Association, and American Medical Association.
After hours, Dr. Collie enjoys spending time with his wife and their two sons, coaching
sports, and participating in community activities, including Scouting. He
has been involved for years in cross-cultural ministry, both here in the United
States and overseas.
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Dr. Morris S. Dees III, Oncologist
Morris S. Dees, III, M.D. is board certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, he graduated from the Montgomery Academy.
Dr. Dees attended The University of Alabama, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies. Transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma, he received his Masters
in Counseling Psychology and then completed a Clinical Psychology Practicum at the
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Continuing his education, Dr. Dees
graduated with a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Oklahoma Medical School
and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. He practiced as an internist and served as Chairman
of the Department of Medicine in a large multi-specialty group practice before earning
his Fellowship in Oncology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
Dr. Dees has received numerous awards and honors including the Chief Resident Award,
the Mead Johnson Pharmaceutical Society of Teachers, the OU Family Medicine Honors
Research Scholarship, and the Most Outstanding Psychology Graduate Award. He was
the Director of University Hospital Cancer Support Groups and has authored such
presentations as “Cancer and Psychosocial Issues: An Evaluation of Support Groups”
and “Genetics of Breast and Colon Cancer”. His memberships include the Psi Chi Honor
Society, the Duval County Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical
Oncology. Recently, he was the recipient of the prestigious HOPE award from the
Beaches Division of the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Dees has a special interest in the integration of science and spirituality in
relation to cancer treatment and recovery. In his free time, he likes golfing with
his son Taylor at the TPC Sawgrass golf course.
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Archie O Jenkins III, Vice President Merrill Lynch
Archie O. Jenkins, III, Financial Advisor, has a B.S. from the University of Florida
and has been with Merrill Lynch Private Client Group since 1995. He has earned the
Certified Financial Manager designation. Archie concentrates on Financial Planning
to assist clients in Building, Preserving, and Transferring resources. Archie specializes
in working with clients to meet their estate planning needs.
Archie states, "I was born in Jacksonville FL, and I am a 5th generation Jacksonville
son. I graduated from the Bolles School and then went on to the University of Florida
where I received a BCN degree. While at Florida, I met my beautiful wife Michelle.
We have been blessed with six wonderful children; five daughters and then finally
that boy arrived in the sixth slot! Our passion is our family and we spend the bulk
of our time at swim meets, soccer tournaments, tennis tournaments, violin recitals,
flute recitals, school plays, golf lessons, and church activities to name a few.
In my few spare moments, I enjoy fishing, golfing, hunting and running on the beach
with my blood hound, Ms. Baylee. I met Rev. Elizabeth Barnhardt ten years ago, and
when she decided to become Founder of "FRIENDS," I knew first hand it would be an
organization run by the heart and integrity of the Lord. Rev. Barnhardt has always
displayed such a passion for the Lord Jesus and to help and give to others. I believe
that "FRIENDS" Christian Cancer Care Group is the most God-centered organization
dealing with cancer today. "FRIENDS" through God's grace is bringing hope and beating
cancer. I am proud to serve on the Board of Directors of "FRIENDS!"
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Pastor Steve McCoy
Pastor Steve McCoy joined the staff of Beaches Chapel in 1977 as an Associate Pastor.
In 1979, he answered a call to the northern suburbs of Chicago, and pastored there
for 7 years. He returned to Beaches Chapel in March of 1986 and assumed his current
role as Senior Pastor.
During his tenure, the church has experienced growth in every aspect. There are
over 40 ministries actively operating at Beaches Chapel. Pastor Steve’s ministry
has focused on meeting people at the point of their need, whether it is addictions,
financial management, divorce care, parenting skills, health issues, and more. Beaches
Chapel gives over $200,000.00 annually in support of missions and missionaries in
the community and around the world. Beaches Chapel School remains an integral part
of the ministry of Beaches Chapel Church, providing sound academic instruction in
a loving environment for students in K4 through high school.
In recent years, Pastor Steve has led his congregation into ministry within the
state’s prison system. Beaches Chapel established the first all-volunteer faith-based
dorm, which was instrumental in Lawtey Correctional Institution being named the
first Faith Based and Character Building prison in the nation. For his efforts,
Pastor Steve was the Department of Corrections and the National Alliance of Faith
and Justice’s (NAFJ) Volunteer of the Year in 2004. He serves as a Board Member
and National Facilitator in the area of Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice
with NAFJ. He travels extensively speaking on this subject.
Pastor Steve grew up in Atlantic Beach and graduated from Fletcher High School in
1970. While visiting the new Beaches Historical Museum recently, he was surprised
to see a familiar picture on the wall entitled “Zinc Oxide.” It’s a group of young
men, circa 1971, who were serving as lifeguards on Seminole Beach. He was able to
name everyone in the picture, including himself! Pastor Steve says, “I have the
rare privilege of pastoring my home church in my home town.” He and his wife Debbie
have a daughter, Jennifer.
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