On Monday 17 August, Andrew Davies went home to the Lord he loved and served for over 70 years. He was 85 and had suffered deteriorating health for a year or more. He died peacefully with his family around, who were able to remind him of their love and the hope they all share in the Lord Jesus. A great father in the faith has gone to his eternal reward, to be with the Lord he loved and pursued since coming to Christ aged fifteen.
Pastor at Chessington Evangelical Church 1976–1982
Many today at King's Church Chessington will not have known, or even been aware, that Andrew was the second pastor of the church from 1976 to 1982 in our original home at Parbury Rise. But on those who were around at the time he left a lasting impression.
He followed our first pastor, Harry Kilbride, who himself went to glory four years ago. Together they laid the foundations of the Doctrines of Grace as the theological heartbeat of the church. Both were passionate evangelists, reflected in their preaching each week. By God's grace, during their time the church grew as many came to know Christ.
