Honoring a Legacy: An Atlanta street to be renamed for pastor, Gainesville funeral home owner Chris Wimberly, Sr. - Gainesville Times

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Honoring a Legacy: An Atlanta street to be renamed for pastor, Gainesville funeral home owner Chris Wimberly, Sr.

Pastor Christopher Wimberly Sr. is being honored with an Atlanta street named in his honor. Edwards Street is being renamed C.A. Wimberly Sr. Way in recognition of his 20-year legacy leading Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church. Wimberly is the owner of Wimberly Funeral Home on Summit Street in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers

WIMBERLY 2.jpg — Pastor Christopher Wimberly Sr. is being honored with an Atlanta street named in his honor. Edwards Street is being renamed C.A. Wimberly Sr. Way in recognition of his 20-year legacy leading Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church. Wimberly is the owner of Wimberly Funeral Home on Summit Street in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers

For more than two decades, Pastor Chris Alexander Wimberly, Sr. has worn many hats – spiritual leader, community builder, mentor and Gainesville business owner.