Texas Pastor Phillip Loveday Missing for Five Days: Massive Search Underway
A massive search effort is currently underway for Texas pastor Phillip Loveday, who has been missing for five days. The 47-year-old senior pastor at Faith Christian Center in Freer, Texas, failed to show up for his secular job at Kinder Morgan on August 2, and he hasn’t contacted his family since. Concerned for his well-being, Loveday’s family reported him missing to the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Loveday’s wife, Meléa, grew alarmed when she received a phone call informing her that her husband hadn’t shown up for work or church. Initially, the family assumed he had forgotten his phone at home, as he often found ways to reach them during the day. However, this time, he remained uncontactable.
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Standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 200 pounds, Loveday is described as having blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen driving a white 2016 Ford F-250 with either Texas license plate numbers HTN9773 or PPN1389. The Corpus Christi Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding Loveday’s whereabouts to contact them at (361) 886-2840 or (361) 886-2600.
A Facebook page called Finding Phillip Loveday has been established by the church, drawing over 8,000 followers as of Monday morning. The page serves as a platform for organizing the ongoing search efforts. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the search for Loveday.
Loveday’s oldest daughter, Kayleigh Purnell, suspects her father may have had an accident and become stranded. She explained that her father never disappeared without a trace before and would always respond to messages. Purnell believes he might have encountered trouble while working outdoors in the scorching Texas heat.
While Loveday’s congregation at Faith Christian Center eagerly awaits his return, they are holding onto hope and continuing to pray. Loveday was expected to preach at the church last Wednesday, and his absence left his congregation deeply concerned.
Authorities, however, have not found any evidence suggesting foul play in Loveday’s disappearance. Travis Pace, a public information officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department, commented that the vast distance between Loveday’s home and work site makes it challenging to determine what may have occurred.
The search for Phillip Loveday continues with unyielding dedication. As the community rallies together, they remain hopeful for his safe return.
