Rev. Bill Kane served as a faithful servant of our Lord for over 47 years. On September 3, 2008, Rev. Kane passed from this life into the presence of His Lord. Memorial services were held at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Grayson, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ada, and their three children and three grandchildren.

Ordained in 1961, Rev. Kane was involved in many diverse ministries He taught Biblical studies, philosophy, math, and physics at many colleges and universities including, Highland, Clearwater, Cohen, Pepperdine, and LA State. In California, he pastored churches in Brea, Fulbert, San Bernardino, and Long Beach. Revealing his heart for missions, Rev. Kane served as a Council member for the PMU Missions Council until the time of his death and supported missionaries from the Independent Board. He was an active officer in the SW Presbytery and treasurer of the BP Synod.

Since 1963, Rev. Kane also worked in the area of engineering on the Apollo program, Sprint Missile System, Stealth Bomber, and on other automated systems as well.

When his wife, Ada, was asked what Rev. Kane’s burden in ministry was, she said that teaching the Word was his highest concern. His last words not only comforted his family, but can also encourage every Christian. He said, “Find Jesus. That’s where I’ll be.” II Timothy 4:7 captures Rev. Kane’s passion in life. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Rev. Kane will be greatly missed by his BP brethren. His contributions here on earth have been used of the Lord, and he is fondly remembered by many. Following are a few recollections:

“Dr. Bill Kane was one of the most humble and knowledgeable men I ever met. The loss of his understanding and insight will be keenly felt…. But praise God that Bill had such a firm grip on the Gospel. His hopes have all been fulfilled now, and our prayers go out to Ada and the children: May they find such rich consolations at the hand of the Lord, as shall sustain them in their loss and encourage them in Bill’s gain.” Rev. G. W. Fisher

“Bill was one of the truly profound thinkers I have known. I had so many questions to ask him. I needed to hear his perspective on so many issues. I am not ready for the loss of this good friend. But it is enough that God was ready.” Rev. Howard Carlson

“I knew Bill Kane from the time I was a high school student. At that time I asked him, “How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?” His response was to loan to me his well-marked copy of Warfield’s Inspiration and Authority of the Bible. That memory inspired me to ask him to later write reviews of two different books by Warfield for the WRS Journal, which he did. As a tribute to him, you might like to read his two reviews, Warfield, B. B., The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible, Warfield, B. B., Miracles Yesterday and Today,”at the WRS website (http://www.wrs.edu). Dr. John Battle