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Lee, F. J. (Flavius Josephus), 1875–1928

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: July 18, 1875 - October 28, 1928

Biography

Flavius Josephus Lee was born July 18, 1875 in Polk County, Tennessee. In 1896 he married Nora Geneva Million and they had two children. Nora passed away in 1912. The next year Lee married Eva Townsend of Lithia, Florida and they had one child together.

A Baptist lay leader, he attended the 1908 revival in Cleveland, Tennessee where he was baptized in the Holy Spirit and joined the Church of God. He was ordained for ministry the next year. He served as pastor in Cleveland and state overseer in Tennessee and Florida before becoming the superintendent of Bible Training School (which was later renamed after him) in 1922 and as the second general overseer of the Church of God in 1923. He died on October 28, 1928 while still in office.

Gender

  • male

Occupations

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Council of Elders Meeting Minutes, October 12, 1928 – October 22, 1928

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Abstract Major subjects of 1928 meeting: Non-combatant war service Divine healing service Futures Female modesty Applicants for ministry Office of Assistant General Overseer General indebtedness Placement of orphans Home Supply Store Labor...
Dates: October 12, 1928 – October 22, 1928