VIRGINIA BEACH -- Thousands of people gathered Friday afternoon to say goodbye to their pastor who died while giving a sermon.
Bishop Barnett Thoroughgood had a heart attack in the pulpit at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, the church he founded more than 40 years ago.
It was standing room only at the celebration of his life at the Va. Beach Convention Center.
One of Bishop Thoroughood's most passionate ministries was helping orphans in Haiti.
He leaves behind a wife of 39 years, three sons and one daughter. His family said he wanted to die preaching.
