South Woods Baptist Church

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Chuck Buchanan

Chuck has been a member of South Woods since 1997. He was born in East Tennessee in 1958, the third of four children, and grew up between Tennessee, Mississippi, & Arkansas. Chuck joined the Navy, where he learned to fly. After his enlistment ended, he matriculated at Henderson State University, & earned a degree in aviation in 1987.
While on furlough in 1994, Chuck visited his sister in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was introduced to the doctrines of grace. Chuck unexpectedly and providentially spent extended time in Charlotte, coming to know the Lord much more fully through the means of sound, expositional preaching and godly discipleship. Also in God's providence, this was the place where Chuck met and married Suzanne. They have been married over ten years and have two daughters, Carsyn and Ainsley.
Currently, Chuck is employed as a pilot for Northwest Airlines. He is also a Certified Flight Instructor and enjoys introducing beginners to flying. Regardless of the means of service, Chuck desires to live out I Corinthians 10:31: "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

Joe Hunter

Joe has been a member of South Woods since 2003. He is the son of a welder who in 1963 became a Baptist pastor. Joe became a Christian at the age of 11. He went to many schools in his youth, and graduated with an A.S. in math and engineering from Dyersburg State Community College, after which he got into the carpet business, and eventually opened his own floor-covering business in 1991. Joe and his wife, June, have 9 children and live in Rossville. Joe loves to fish and watch his favorite television program, DOC.

Mark Lofits

Mark Loftis has been a member of South Woods since January 2002.  Born and raised in Memphis, he attended Rhodes College, where he received a BA degree in 1994.  He and his wife Stacy have been married since November 1995, and they have five children: Mary Catherine, Christopher, Micah, Patrick, and Melody.  He is a financial advisor with Strategic Financial Partners in Memphis.

Butch Sharp

Butch has been a member of South Woods since 1992. He received a B.S. degree in Engineering Technology from the University of Tennessee, Martin in 1975. He and his wife Joy were married in 1975 in Jackson, TN. She graduated from West Tennessee Business College in 1973. Their daughter Jennifer Campbell is a 2002 graduate of Mississippi College. She is an Interior Designer here in Memphis. Butch and Joy's son Jeremy is a 2006 graduate of Mississippi State University with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. Butch is the owner of Sharp Carpentry, which does custom finish carpentry and remodeling.