As autopsy and toxicology results are being awaited to determine the cause of the sudden death of Pastor Zachery Tims, Jr., found dead in a hotel room in New York City, nbcnewyork.com is reporting that an envelope of white powder was found in his pocket. Those close to the investigation told NBC a “glassine envelope of white powder” was found in Tims’ right pants pocket when he was found last Friday, NBC New York reports.
Tims, 42, was CEO and founder of the mega-church, New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, which boasts a membership of 8,000+ people.
An inspirational leader and preacher, Tims’ Sunday Worship Services and messages were seen worldwide in over 100 million homes daily through radio and television broadcast.
Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer, reacting to the news of the Pastor’s death, said he is saddened by his sudden passing.
“I am saddened by the untimely passing of Pastor Zachery Tims, Jr. His good work will certainly live on through the thousands of lives he has positively impacted in Central Florida,” Dyer said in a written statement.
Dyer added, “His passing is a sad time for everyone, who knew him, worked with him or benefited from his dedication to our community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pastor Tims’ family and friends during this time.”
Tims was found unresponsive by emergency responders on Friday, August 12, around 6:00 p.m. at the W Hotel in New York City’s Times Square.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Tims turned his life around from one of drug addiction and, called into the ministry, became a driven man of God. He was a well sought after guest speaker and often a special guest or host on TBN’s “Praise the Lord” on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Members of Tims’ congregation flocked to the New Destiny Christian Center on Sunday in disbelief, when news of his passing began to emerge.
A gathering of church members is planned for 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening.
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