THE news of Remnant Fellowship Church founder Gwen Shamblin's death on May 29, 2021, came as a shock to many.
The author of The Weigh Down Diet and her second husband were killed in a freak plane crash. Her ex-husband was David Shamblin.
Who is David Shamblin?
David Shamblin is a relatively unknown figure, best known for being the first husband of the late Gwen Shamblin.
Gwen founded the Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999 and is the author of The Weigh Down Diet.
Like his ex-wife, David is a member of the Remnant Fellowship Church.
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Together, him and Gwen started the Weigh Down Workshop for the Remnant Christians.
It was a Bible study series that "directed hurting, imprisoned souls how to turn away from destructive vices and unwanted behaviors and emotions - such as overeating, alcohol indulgence, anger and depression - and point them to a genuine relationship with God."
David acted as the association’s CEO.
David published his ex-wife's obituary when Gwen and her husband Joe, were "presumed dead" after their plane hit Percy Priest Lake in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Six others on board were killed when the Cessna small jet, heading from Smyrna Rutherford County Airport to Palm Beach International Airport, crashed.
When did Gwen Shamblin and David Shamblin marry?
The pair were married from 1978 until 2018.
Exact details about their ceremony are not known.
Following their split, Gwen went onto marry American actor Joe Lara.
Lara, known for his title role of Tarzan in the television series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures, is also presumed dead after a plane crash in Tennessee.
Do Gwen and David have children?
David has two kids with Gwen and furthermore seven grandkids from their two children, Michael Shamblin and Elizabeth Hannah.
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Gwen's daughter Elizabeth reportedly sent out a text message to Remnant church members asking for prayers following the crash.
She said that the plane had to go down "for a controlled, quick landing," according to the outlet.
Hannah said the rest of her step-father's family were on the plane with other church leaders including her own husband, Brandon.
Michael Shamblin, Gwen's other offspring, has four children with his wife Erin.
When does Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation premier?
Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation premiers on Saturday, February 4, 2023, on Lifetime at 8pm EST.
The upcoming movie details the life of Gwen Shamblin, who was widely seen as controversial the controversial religious leader of Remnant Fellowship Church who founded the Weigh Down Workshop.
Gwen Shamblin's role, which was played by veteran actress Jennifer Grey, details how she positioned herself as God's prophet who preached the virtues of being thin.
The movie is directed by John L'Ecuyer.