Shepherds
Clay Thornton
Clay began preaching in 2000 and began part-time work with the family at Southside in 2014. Since that time, he has served the congregation as both a preacher and elder. He is married to his wonderful wife Mandy and together they have 5 daughters.
Jason Campbell
Jason was raised in a gospel centered home by Van and Linda, with his sister Christy. Originally from Beaumont, Jason’s family moved to Bullard, Texas in 1983 and he was baptized into Christ in 1984. He and Cindy married April 7, 1990 and are blessed with two beautiful girls, Sarah Grace and Katie Elizabeth. They own Campbell Custom Homes, Inc.
Eddie Arrington
Eddie and Sharon Arrington have worshipped at Southside since 1983. Eddie became a Deacon in 2001 and an Elder in 2007. Eddie and Sharon have lived in Jacksonville their entire lives. They married in 1977 and have two adult children, Kyle and Katie. Eddie is owner of Arrington Lumber and Pallet Co.
Deacons
Tony McLeroy
In 1957, Tony’s mother and father were among the families that started Southside Church of Christ. Tony and his wife Sheryl were married in 1984. They have two adult daughters, Carrie and Katie. Tony was selected as a Deacon in 2011.
Brian Reuter
Brian grew up on a farm in rural Minnesota. He and Valerie were married in 2006 while living in Colorado and relocating to Texas in 2010. Brian is the Research and Development Manager at Sadler’s Smokehouse in Henderson TX. Brian and his wife Valerie began worshiping with the Southside congregation in 2014, and he was appointed to Deacon in 2018. They have 3 children; Cody, Avery, and Barron.