Lee, F. J. (Flavius Josephus), 1875–1928
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 111 Collections and/or Records:
Wooden Swivel Chair, Early 20th century
Furniture, publications, diaries, biographical and personal papers, correspondences, and photographs.