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Biographies H

JERRY HAAG

Jerry Haag (1966- ) was raised in Texas and served on the faculty of Fort Hays State University and Sanford University. He is an ordained Baptist minister and served as administrative pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham. Haag graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business. He earned a Ph. D. degree from the University of Texas. Haag led South Texas Children’s Home (2000-2007) until he became the president of the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes in 2007. He and his wife, Christi, have two sons, Ben and Brody.

ERNIE HABAKER

Ernie Habaker served as pastor of Webster Memorial Baptist Church, Lakeland, 1961-1965.

F. L. HACKER

F. L. Hacker served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Deltona in 1968.

J. D. HACKER

J. D. Hacker served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1923 and Sardis Baptist Church, Worthington Springs.

R. F. HACKER

R. F. Hacker served as pastor of Triumph Baptist Church, New Hopeful Baptist Church, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Sundown Baptist Church and Mosley Hall Baptist Church.

CLARENCE HACKETT

Clarence Hackett served as pastor of Moultrie Baptist Church, St. Augustine, 2002.

CLARENCE E. HACKETT, III

Clarence E. Hackett, III (1945- ) was born in Salem, NJ. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Campbellsville College. Hackett has served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, Ohio and Florida, including Eastside Baptist Church, Punta Gorda. In 1984, He became director of the Stewardship Department, Florida Baptist Convention. Hackett and his wife Barbara Jo have two children.

PEGGY OTT HACKLER

Peggy Ott Hackler (1927-2018) was born in Roanoke, VA. She graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1961, she moved permanently to Jacksonville, FL for a career in Baptist denominational work, serving as area director of Baptist Student work in Jacksonville for the Florida Baptist Convention. After her retirement, she stayed active in broadcasting, writing, volunteering and most importantly, in her church.

JAMES W. HACKNEY

James W. Hackney (1924-2014) was born in Eldon, Missouri. He served in the United States Army in World War II. Hackney graduated from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M Div). He served extensively in Missouri in denominational service. Hackney served as pastor in Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee and First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze, Florida. He and his wife worked with the Florida Baptist Convention in Partnership Missions ministries. He and his wife Marjorie Gable had three children: Carol, David and Doug.

FRANK H. HACKWORTH

Frank H. Hackworth served as pastor of Prairie Lake Baptist Church and Coronado Baptist Church, New Smyrna Beach.

B. HADDOX

B.Haddox served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sorrento.

B. E. HADDOX

B. E. Haddox (1923-) was born in Orlando, Florida, the son of James Henry and Lily Caldwell Haddox. He graduated from Stetson University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Florida. Haddox was ordained in 1945 and served as pastor of North East Park Baptist Church, Tampa, First Baptist Church, Merritt Island and Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1957-1962. He served as assistant professor sociology, Mississippi State University, 1962-1964; assistant professor, acting department chairman sociology, Stetson U., 1964-1966; professor, head department sociology, Butler U., Indianapolis, 1966-1987; professor, department head emeritus, Butler U., Indianapolis, since 1988. Haddox and his wife, Geraldine Hayes Haddox had three children.

BOB HADLEY

Bob Hadley graduated from Union University, Jackson, Tennessee, Atlantic Coast Theological Seminary, and attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, Daytona Beach. Wife: Trish.

WESLEY CHARLES HAEFNER

Wesley Charles Haefner (1921-1984) died in an automobile accident in Gatlinburg, Tennessee while serving as pastor of First Baptist Church of Bristol, Florida (1966-1984). Prior to his service at Bristol, Haefner served as pastor of Land O Lakes from 1958 to 1966. He and his wife, Kathlyn, had two daughters, Linda and Diana.

JOHN HAGAN

John Hagan served as pastor of Lecanto Baptist Church, 1965 and Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville.

FRANK HAGERMAN

Frank Hagerman served as pastor of First Black Creek Baptist Church, Penney Farms.

BILL HAGEWOOD

Bill Hagewood has served as pastor of Stanton Memorial Baptist Church, Miami since 1996.

J. T. HAGLER

J. T. Hagler served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Jackson County, 1943 and Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale, 1958.

H. H. HAGOOD

Hagood,-H.H.

H. H. Hagood served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Crestview, from 1926-1932. Hagood was a native of Alabama, and a graduate of Howard College.

WESLEY HAIFNER

Wesley Haifner served as pastor of Land O’Lakes Baptist Church.

DONALD O. HAIGHT

Donald O. Haight (- 1961) was a native of Winnipeg, Canada. He served as pastor of El Jobean First Baptist Church, Fort Myers.

JOE HAIGLER

Joe Haigler (1922-2011) was born in Mobile, Alabama to Joe G. And Evelyn Weaver Haigler. Haigler graduated from Mississippi College. He served as pastor of East Brent Baptist Church, Pensacola for 21 years and First Baptist Church, Niceville for 16 years. Haigler’s first wife Hazel preceded him and death and he married Sibyl Caldwell Haigler. Haigler had one son, David.

MICHAEL HAIL

Michael Hail graduated from Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Perry.

LEWIS HAINES

Haines,-Lewis

Lewis Haines (1909-1989) moved to Florida in 1917. He graduated from the University of Florida. He was licensed and ordained by College Park Baptist Church in Orlando. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Apopka, First Baptist Church, Eustis, and First Baptist Church in Starke (1944-1960). Following retirement he started a church in his home which became First Baptist Church in Sanlando Springs. He served as their pastor until 1970. He and his wife, Ruth, had two daughters, Helen and Mary, and two sons, Lewis II and Tom.

GORDON H. HALBERT

Gordon H. Halbert (1917-1960) was the son of Hardy Bostick and Fannie Ethel Moon Halbert. He graduated from Stetson University and attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Halbert served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Wellswood Baptist Chapel and Mission Hills Baptist Chapel. He and his wife, Dannie B. Halbert had two children.

LEWIS HALBERT

Lewis Halbert (1924-2006) was a graduate of Stetson University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Florida State University. Halbert served in the United States Army. Halbert pastored churches in Louisiana and Florida , including Greenwood Baptist Church, 1965-1968, Satsuma Baptist Church and Northside Chapel, Ruskin. He later received his Masters of Sociology from Florida State University and his Certificate of Criminology from FAMU. Later, after leaving the pastorate due to health problems, he began his career in the Florida Department of Corrections. He served as an Academic Consultant Apalachee Correctional Institute for 19 years and was the representative for the State of Florida Division of Corrections, presenting workshops at the International Corrections Association in Houston, TX, Philadelphia, PA and Atlanta, GA, He taught Criminology classes at Chipola College and did guest lectures at Troy University. He and his wife of 58 years Willie Blossom had two daughters; Rachel and Marti; and two sons, Roland and Al.

JOHN “JACK” HALDEMAN

John “Jack” Haldeman (1915-1990) served as pastor of Allapattah Baptist Church in Miami for 20 years (1945-1965). When he retired the church had 3,200 members, and the largest Sunday School in the state with an average attendance of 2,000. Halderman served as chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, and was chairman of the first Cuban refugee committee established in 1960. Halderman was a native of Texas and a graduate of Centenary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Stetson University. He donated 230 rare Bibles to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

JERRY HALEY

Jerry Haley graduated from Samford University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Okaloosa County, and Valley Road Baptist Church, Oakdale. Haley and his wife Joyce had three children.

ROBERT HALFORD

Robert Halford served as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Escambia County.

ANDREA J. HALL

Andrea J. Hall (1957) was born in Ypsilanti, MI. She graduated from Oakland University and the Psychological Studies Institute, Atlanta. Hall served as associate director, Women’s Mission and Ministries Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. She and her husband Kenneth B. Hall have three children.

ANDREW J. HALL

Andrew J. Hall served as pastor of Orange Baptist Church, Live Oak.

ANDREW M. HALL

Andrew M. Hall graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has pastored churches in Kentucky, Arkansas and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Delray Beach and First Baptist Church, Lake Wales. Hall served with the Foreign Mission Board (1973-1981) and on the Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission (1960-1968). Hall and his wife have one daughter and one son.

BENNETT F. HALL

Bennett F. Hall (1914-2005) was the son of Charles M. and Mary Lyon Hall. He was ordained in 1936 by First Baptist Church, Eustis. Hall graduated from Stetson University, DeLand and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kentucky and Princeton Theological Seminary. He pastored churches in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. Hall served as pastor of Lucerne Park Baptist Church, Orlando, First Baptist Church, Titusville, 1944-1950, Bay Haven Baptist Church, Sarasota, First Baptist Church, Sorrento, and Southside Baptist Church, Bradenton. He and his wife Mae Elizabeth had three daughters and one son. Hall had a twin brother, Fayette L. Hall who was also a Baptist minister in Florida

BRONNA B. HALL

Bronna B. Hall served as pastor of Yulee Baptist Church and was a school teacher at Yulee school.

C. M. HALL

C. M. Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Southport.

C. T. HALL

C. T. Hall served as pastor of Southside Baptist Church, 1954-1960, and Oakland Baptist Church both in Taylor County.

CHARLES F. HALL

Charles F. Hall served as pastor of Biscayne Gardens Baptist Church and Palm Springs Baptist Church both in the Miami area.

CLAUDE HALL

Claude Hall served as pastor of First Black Creek Baptist Church, Penney Farms and Shady Grove Baptist Church, Taylor County, 1976.

CLYDE HALL

Clyde Hall was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hall. He graduated from Stetson University, Deland. Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Chiefland, First Baptist Church, Barberville, Northside Baptist Church, Ruskin and West Hillsborough Baptist Church, Tampa. He served as associational missionary for the Seminole Baptist Association.

D. H. HALL, JR.

D. H. Hall, Jr., was pastor of Temple Baptist Church in 1931 and First Baptist Church, Deland, 1938.

DAVID C. HALL, JR.

David C. Hall, Jr. was the son of Rev. and Mrs. David C. Hall, Sr. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Land O’ Lakes, 1974-1977, and Eastside Baptist Church, Lakeland.

DAVID C. HALL, SR.

David C. Hall, Sr. served as pastor of Seminole Heights Baptist Church, Tampa.

DAVID S. HALL

David S. Hall was a native of Quincy, Florida. He graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. Hall was ordained by Santa Clara Baptist Church, Quincy in 1960. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida, including Southside Chapel, Quincy.

E. G. HALL

E. G. Hall served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, St. Augustine, 1942-1944.

ELVIN HALL

Elvin Hall (1929- ) was born in Plant City, Florida, the son of Olin and Thelma Hall. He graduated from Hannibal-LaGrange College, Missouri, East Texas Baptist College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Gapway Baptist Church, Lakeland, First Baptist Church, Pine Castle Baptist Church, 1965-1987 and Lebanon Baptist Church. Hall and his wife Lucille have two daughters.

FAYETTE L. HALL, SR.

Fayette L. Hall, Sr. (1914-1995) was the son of Charles McDonald and Mary E. Hall. He graduated from Stetson University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hall served as pastor of Miller Memorial Baptist Church, Orlando, First Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, First Baptist Church, Conway, Orlando, and College Park Baptist Church, Orlando. He was married to Edna Moon and they had three sons and one daughter. Hall had a twin brother, Bennett F. Hall who was also a Baptist minister in Florida.

G. W. HALL

G. W. Hall served as a pastor, state missionary, Sunday School worker and children’s work organizer in North and Central Florida in the late 1800s. He wrote a very popular column for the Florida Baptist Witness under the pen name Uncle Hall. The personal notes that Uncle Hall wrote to the children in the state paper gave spiritual advice, personal encouragement, and promotional help to all his spiritual nieces and nephews. He was pastor of the Providence Church in Gadsden County, Florida from 1873-1875, Warahoota Church in Warahoota in 1877 and Paran Baptist Church, Palatka, 1882-1883.

J. F. HALL

J. F. Hall was a native of Florida. He served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Ponce de Leon, Norwood Baptist Church, Jacksonville, and First Baptist Church, Cottondale.

J. M. HALL

J. M. Hall (1849-1933) served in North Florida. He was pastor in the Blountstown area, and was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church for many years. Hall was known for his preaching emphasis on tithing and giving. He served as pastor of Poplar Head Baptist Church, 1911, 1917 and New Salem Baptist Church, 1917. Hall was survived by his wife, nine children, and twenty-one grandchildren.

JOHN B. HALL

John B. Hall (1922-1979) was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Kentucky, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Stetson University, DeLand. Hall served as pastor of Springhead Baptist Church, Plant City, Lake Shipp Baptist Church, Winter Haven, First Baptist Church, Cresent City, and the First Baptist Church of Crestview and First Baptist Church, Crescent City. He and his wife Eleanor have two daughters.

JOHN GLENN HALL

John Glenn Hall (1934-2006) was born in Wauchula, Florida, the son of Rev. Roscoe and Madge Proctor Hall. He was ordained in 1968 by the First Baptist Church, Sopchoppy (now Sopchoppy Southern) Hall taught school for 27 years and served as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Grand Ridge for 34 years. He and his wife, Ann Booth Hall had two children.

LaDON HALL

LaDon Hall (1938-) celebrated his seventh anniversary as pastor of Cora Church, Jay, in 1980. Remarkably the church gave more to missions in 1980 than the total amount of the church budget. The church budget was $47,030 and $52,830 was given to missions. Hall was born in Cottonwood, Alabama. He was called to preach in 1960 and served as pastor in Alabama and Florida including Walnut Hill Baptist Church, Escambia County and Wallace Baptist Church, Pace. Hall graduated from Baptist Bible Institute (1967) and Mobile College (1971). He and his wife Nadine had three daughters, Pattie, Tami and Wanda.

LESTER L. HALL

Lester L. Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hastings.

M. JACK HALL

M. Jack Hall was honored in 1980 for serving 30 years as pastor of Russell Church in Green Cove Springs. For 25 years (1950-1974) Hall was called annually by the church.

MAX HALL

Max Hall (-2024) was born in Malvern, Alabama, the son of Elijah and Essie Hall. He graduated from Stetson University. Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Flagler Beach for 15 years. He and his wife, Betty Reynolds Hall had five children.

OTTOWAY G. HALL

Ottoway G. Hall died at age 83 after serving as pastor in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. He attended Bob Jones University. Hall served as association missionary in Alabama (Crenshaw County Association) and Florida (Alachua, Marion and Pasco Associations). He also served as pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Blountstown, First Baptist Church, Lynn Haven, First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Pine Castle Baptist Church, 1937-1946Wildwood, and First Baptist Church in Sopchoppy, Florida.

ROSCOE M. HALL SR.

Hall,-Roscoe

Roscoe M. Hall, Sr. (January 2, 1899- 2001) was born in Grand Ridge, Florida. His great-grandfather was a Baptist minister as was his grandfather, father, two brothers, two sons, a son-in-law, and two grandsons-in-law. Hall attended a one room school house in North Florida, and then went to preparatory school at Norman Park, Georgia. Hall then went to school at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Hall preached his first sermon at age 21, and served as a bi-vocational preacher for nearly 80 years. Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Campbellton, Gateway Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Port St. Joe, Webster Avenue Baptist Church, Lakeland, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Trenton, First Baptist Church, Woodville, and First Baptist Church, Magnolia. He taught school in Calhoun, Polk, and Madison counties, Florida. Hall was married to Madge Proctor Hall for 64 years, and she died in 1989, they had five children. Hall turned 100 years old on January 2, 1999, and preached the next day at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown, Florida, a church he organized . Roscoe Hall Appreciation Day was celebrated at the Blountstown Civic Center with over 300 people in attendance. He died in 2001 at the age of 101.

SEXTON HALL

Sexton Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Crawfordville, 1953-1958.

TIMOTHY R. HALL

Timothy R. Hall served as pastor of Beachside Baptist Church, New Smyrna Beach.

W. C. HALL

W. C. Hall was born in Starke, Florida. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Cedar Key, Pisgah Baptist Church, Suwannee Baptist Association, First Baptist Church, Red Level and DeLeon Springs Baptist Church. The Hall’s had three daughters.

W. E. HALL

W. E. Hall served as pastor of Bostwick Baptist Church.

W. W. HALL

W. W. Hall served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1947 and First Baptist Church, Campbellton (aka Bethlehem) 1951.

WILLIAM THOMAS HALL

William Thomas Hall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake City.

JOE HALLAM

Joe Hallam (1929-2018) was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of Robert and Gladys Hallam. He served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Tampa and Alafia Baptist Church, Lithia. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Eileen Smith Hallam (1929-2006) and his second wife, Mary Catherine Hallam. Hallam had one daughter, Anita.

R. F. HALLFORD

R. F. Hallford served as pastor of South Bay Baptist Church, Crystal Lake Baptist Church, Lakeland, and Northside Baptist Church, DeLand. When he was pastor of First Baptist Church, Port St. Joe (1941-1944) for three years when he announced he had preached 475 sermons, led in 14 revivals, baptized 135 people, married seven couples, led 150 prayer meetings, taught a Bible class each week, wrote 11 tracts, four pamphlets, two books, and one booklet in his first three years at the church.

GENE HALLSTROM

Gene Hallstrom (1925-2012) served as pastor of Stanton Memorial Baptist Church, Miami. He and his wife Glenda had one son.

A. B. HALSTEAD

A. B. Halstead served as pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, 1926-1929.

A. D. HALSTEAD

A. D. Halstead served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

DAVID B. HALSTEAD, JR.

David Halstead

David B. Halstead, Jr. (May 3, 1925-April 15, 2009) was born in Geneva County, Alabama. He retired as a construction superintendent from H. G. Harders & Son Construction after 34 years. He went into the ministry in 1957 as a bi-vocational minister after his retirement and later became a full time minister. He served as the pastor of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Midway Baptist Church, West Bay Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Fountain (1980-1993). He also served as chaplain for Bay Medical Center, Gulf Coast Hospital and the Bay County Sheriff’s Department. He served in the United States Army attached to the United States Marines during WWII in the South Pacific. He and his wife, Lillian, had four sons, Dennis, Danny, Billy and Timothy; and four daughters, Patricia, Gail, Rosemary, and Sue.

EDWARD E. HAM

Edward E. Ham served as pastor of First Baptist Church, High Springs.

JAMES HAMACHER

James Hamacher graduated from Mercer University and Southwestern Seminary. He has served churches in Florida, Texas, and Georgia including Heights Baptist Church, Pensacola. He is married to Nancy have three sons.

E. E. HAMBRICK

E. E. Hambrick was the son of William Lewis and Lena Hambrick. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Melbourne and First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach.

WILLIAM LEWIS HAMBRICK

William Lewis Hambrick (1880-1973) was born in Stone Mt., Georgia, the son of Mr. And Mrs. C. C. Hambrick. He graduated from Southern Seminary, and Atlanta Theological Seminary. Hambrick served as a Baptist preacher for 60 years, and lived in Jacksonville, Florida, for 30 years. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Brandon (1935-1937), College Park in Orlando (1940-1944), Hart Haven, and Ortega in Jacksonville. He and his wife, Lena, had one son, Ernest, and two daughters, Sarah and Edyth.

C. WESLEY HAMIL

C. Wesley Hamil (1934-2000) served as pastor of Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church, 1968; and for 32 years as the bi-vocational pastor of the Eastside Baptist Church in LaBelle. He had retired as an educator after 30 years of teaching and administration in the local school district. He and his wife, Juanita, had two sons, Wes and Jon.

BILL HAMILTON

Bill Hamilton served as pastor of Ferndale Baptist Church, Apopka, 1954.

CHARLES HAMILTON

Charles Hamilton served as pastor Laurel View Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Park Place Baptist Church all in Pensacola.

KEITH HAMILTON

Keith Hamilton served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Milligan.

ROY HAMILTON

Roy Hamilton was a native of Ashland, Kentucky. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Tri-State Baptist College. Hamilton has served as pastor of churches in Kentucky and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Ojus, Pinecrest Baptist Church, Sanford, Immanuel Baptist Church, Tallahassee, 1967-1968, and Coral Baptist Church, Miami. He and his wife had three children.

TROY HAMILTON

Troy Hamilton began serving as pastor of Rocky Bayou Baptist Church in 2016.

W. R. HAMILTON

W. R. Hamilton served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sarasota.

W. A. HAMLETT

W. A. Hamlett served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, First Baptist Church, Groveland, First Baptist Church, Tavares.

RUDOLPH CARROL HAMMACK

Hammack,-R.

Rudolph Carrol Hammack (June 19, 1943- ) was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, the son of T. C. and Lessie Cox Hammack. He was raised in Ball, Louisiana from 1943 to 1965. Hammack was converted in 1949, and became a member of Wayside Church in Pollock, Louisiana, on April 29, 1964. He was ordained at the Wayside Church. Hammack received the B.A. in 1966 from Louisiana College, the M.A. in 1970 from Northwestern State University, his Ph.D. in 1973 from Tulane University and an M.A. in 1990 from Florida State University. Hammack served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Monterey, Louisiana from 1964 to 1965, Walnut Grove, Colfax, Louisiana from 1965 to 1970, Blood River in Albany, Louisiana from 1970 to 1974, and Alpine First Baptist of Pineville, Louisiana 1974 to 1978. Hammack served at the Baptist College of Florida from 1978 to 2014 on the faculty and in the administration. He has served in over 25 interims in the tri-state area. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children; Stephanie born in 1962, and Shawn born in 1967.

J. W. HAMMOCK

J. W. Hammock served as a Baptist pastor in Florida and died in Ft. Pearce in 1934.

JAMES W. HAMMOCK

James W. Hammock (1951-2008) graduated from Stetson University, DeLand and Southern Seminary, Louisville. He served as a pastor, businessman and community leader in the Seminole County area for over 30 years. Hammock served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Longwood, Live Oak Baptist Church, Callahan, 1981-1986 and was the founding pastor of Compass Community Church, Apopka. He and his wife Deri Oakley Hammock had four children.

W. T. HAMMOND

W. T. Hammond was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hammond. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hammond served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Oak Hill, 1959-1963. He and his wife had two children.

DEAN HAMPTON

Dean Hampton (1938-2020) was the son of James Ezra and Artie Floyd Hampton. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hampton served as pastor of churches in Alabama, Texas, Tennessee and Florida, including Bella Vista Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Harbor Oaks, Port Orange. He and his wife, Patsy Bellew Hampton had three children.

JOEL LOCKHART HAMPTON

Joel Lockhart Hampton (1865-1957) was born in Brooksville, Florida. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hampton. Hampton was baptized at First Baptist Church in Tampa, in 1899. He was ordained as a minister on December 14, 1908 at Palm Avenue Baptist Church in Tampa. He served churches in Homeland, and El Bethal in Tampa; Wildwood, and Eden near Brooksville. He was the first pastor of Valrico (now First Baptist Church) Brandon. In 1921 he organized the Seminole Heights Baptist Church, Tampa. He later served as pastor in Nocatee. He married Ruby Dasher from Tampa. They had one child, Mrs. Anna Mae McLeod from Tampa.

JOHN W. HAMPTON also J. M.

John W. Hampton served as pastor of Aucilla Baptist Church, Elizabeth Baptist Church, Olive Branch Baptist Church, Jefferson County; Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Madison; Harmony Baptist Church. He died in 1912.

SAM HAMPTON

Sam Hampton served as pastor of Grand Ridge Baptist Church and Little Sycamore Baptist Church.

JAMES R. HAMRICK

Hamrick,-James-R.

James R. Hamrick (1930-2001) was a native of Tampa, and a graduate of Florida State and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Jacksonville from 1972 to 1985. He also had been pastor of Inglis Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in New Port Richey, West Broad Baptist Church in Tampa, and Dundee Baptist Church in Taxton. At the time of his sudden death, he was director of missions of the Northeast Florida Baptist Association. He and his wife, Suzanne, had a daughter, Joy, and a son, Stephen.

CHARLES C. HANCOCK

Charles C. Hancock served as a bi-vocational Baptist preacher in Florida for 33 years. He was a citrus grower by trade and a Baptist preacher by calling. He was ordained in 1912 by the Kathleen Baptist Church. He served as pastor at Big Lake, Mount Olive, Medulla, Auburndale, Gapway, Center Hill, Emmaus, and Bethel Baptist churches. He died June 19, 1958. He was known as Uncle Charlie.

JACKSON EDWARD HANCOCK

Jackson Edward Hancock (1894-1978) was ordained in 1922 by West Hill Baptist Church. Hancock pastored churches in Alabama, Virginia and Florida. Hancock pastored West Highland Baptist Church, Pensacola from 1962-1966. Hancock and his wife Mary Margaret had three children; Helena, Juanita and Guy.

MILLARD HANCOCK

Millard Hancock served as pastor of Forest Heights Baptist Church, Tallahassee.

ROY HOWARD HANCOCK SR.

Roy Howard Hancock Sr. (1932-2022) was born in Rochelle County, Georgia, the son of Ruben Jackson and Mattie Clara Davis Hancock. He served as pastor of churches in North Carolina and Florida, including Oak Park Baptist Church, Fort Meade, Wauchula Hills Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church, Lake Placid. Hancock and his wife, Vivian Hancock had two children.

J. L. HAND

J. L. Hand served as pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Grand Ridge.

W. A. HAND

W. A. Hand served as pastor of Central Baptist Church, Leesburg.

W. D. HAND

W. D. Hand served as pastor of Double Branch Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel).

WEBSTER HAND

Webster Hand served as pastor of Crawfordville Road Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Calvary Baptist Church, Lake City and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, 1969-1970.

ERNEST HANDROP

Ernest Handrop (1911-1959) was the son of Albert Sidney and Maude Staples Handrop. He served as pastor of Klondike Baptist Church, Pensacola. Handrop and his wife, Mary Lee Handrop had two sons, Roland and Sidney.

TIM HANEY

Tim Haney served as pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Westville, 1990-1992.

CARY S. HANKS, JR.

Cary S. Hanks, Jr. was the son of Juliaette Wearren and Cary Slyvester Hanks, Sr. He served as pastor of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, Pensacola Bay. Hanks was married to Anne Hanks.

STAN HANNAN

Stan Hannan is a native of Zambia. He graduated from Baptist Theological College and Seminary of Southern Africa and served as a chaplain in the British/South African Army. Hannan served as a pastor in Africa before coming to the United States in 1985. Hannan, his wife Norma, and three daughters immigrated to the United States in 1985 and became citizens in 1990. He had served as president of the Baptist churches of Central Africa while pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Zimbabwe. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Eustis and Lockhart Baptist Church in Orlando in 2004 before becoming a pastor of First Baptist Church, Indialantic in 2007. He and his wife Norma, have three daughters.

KENNETH HANSEN

Kenneth Hansen graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Main Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Hansen’s father Thomas Hansen was also a former pastor of Main Street Baptist Church. Source: 50 Years 1905-1955.

THOMAS HANSEN

Hansen,-Thomas

Thomas Hansen (March 4, 1897-June 22, 1964) was born in Aabanraa, Schlesvig, Holstein, Denmark. His parents were in farming. Hansen graduated from Des Moines University Academy (1917) and the Danish Theological Seminary of Des Moines University (1920). He was awarded a D.D. degree by Stetson University in 1935. Hansen married Edna Grace Petersen on June 27, 1923, and they had two children, Keith (professor at Stetson) and Kenneth (pastor of Main Street Baptist Church in Jacksonville). Hansen was ordained by First Baptist Church of Elk Horn, Iowa, in July, 1920. Hansen served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Newberry, Florida (1920-1925), First Baptist Church in Starke, Florida (1925-1926), Main Street Baptist Church in Jacksonville (1929-1950), and First Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale (1928-1929, 1951-1962). He baptized more than 4,000 persons in his four Florida pastorates. Hansen served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention (1945-1946), trustee of Stetson University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hansen was a soul winner, and saw 4,400 converts come to Christ in his 41 years as pastor. He organized and helped build Lake Forest Baptist Church, Jacksonville (1946), Wilton Manors (1955), Southwest (1956), Lauderdale Manors (1957), and the Parkway Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale. Hansen served as president of the Florida Baptist State Convention in 1945 and 1946.

T. L. HANSFORD

T. L. Hansford was pastor of the Ochesee Church in the West Florida Baptist Association in 1852.

ROBERT B. HANSILL

Robert B. Hansill was ordained on October 12, 1980 by Central Avenue Baptist Church, Lakeland and served as pastor.

AL HANUSCH

Al Hanusch served as pastor of White Castle Baptist Church (formerly Nine Mile), St. Augustine.

J. HARALDSON

J. Haraldson served as pastor of Ocklawaha Bridge in 1911.

W. L. “BERT” HARBISON

W. L. “Bert” Harbison (1931-2021) was born in Cullman County, Alabama, the son of Samuel Fernando and Maudie A. Laurence Harbison. He was ordained at Crystal Lake Baptist Church in 1976. Harbison served as pastor of Oakdale Baptist Church, Newberry, 1986-1989, Calvary Baptist Church, Vero Beach and First Baptist Church, Sumterville. He and his wife, Hazel Hammond Harbison had four children.

BRIAN HARBOUR

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Brian Harbour received his B.A. (1966) and Ph.D. (1973) degrees from Baylor University. He served as pastor in Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, and Arkansas in his pastoral work. Barbour married Jan Sportsman of Kansas City, and they have four children. He is a native of Weslaco, Texas, and was known in the pastorate for his sermon planning and preparation. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pensacola, from 1978 to 1985. In October, 1985, Harbour left Pensacola to become pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.

KENNETH EARNEST HARDEE

Kenneth Earnest Hardee (1946- ) was born in Lake Wales, Florida, the son of Willie Harrison and Annie Mable Hardwick Hardee. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Orlando; Faith Baptist Church, Macclenny; Lake Region Baptist Church, Winter Haven; and Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, 1990-1995). Hardee and his wife Martha Wanda Hardee had two children.

L. L. HARDEE

L. L. Hardee served as pastor of Rosewood Baptist Church, 1917.

RICKY E. HARDEN

Ricky E. Harden (1955-1995) was born in Lumberton, North Carolina. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Harden served as pastor of Whispering Pines Baptist Church, Sebring. He and his wife, Karen K. Eades Harden had two sons, Danny and Jimmy.

THEOPHILUS HARDIE

Theophilus Hardie (1795-1833) was born in North Carolina, the son of Allen and Martha Duggan Hardie. Hardie served as pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church, Tallahassee, 1833-1833. He and his wife, Sarah Hardie and they had eight children.

CLAYTON HARDIN

Clayton Hardin served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1976-1979.

WILLIAM S. HARDIN

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William S. Hardin (1903-1984) celebrated his 50th anniversary in the ministry and his 70th birthday in August 1972. He served as pastor of three churches in those 50 years of ministry. He served Baptist churches in Adairville, Kentucky; Drew, Mississippi; and First Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida. Hardin was a native of Mississippi, and a graduate of Mississippi College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

WILLIAM BETHEA HARE

William Bethea Hare (1853-1913) was a preacher from Alabama but his life’s work was in Florida. In 1879 he came to Florida but then went to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary determined to move back to Florida after his graduation. He served as pastor of the Baptist Church at Sumterville for two years. Upon severe health problems Hare had to leave the pastoral ministry and entered the field of education and administration. Hare served for two years in the clerk’s office at Sumterville. He served two terms as Superintendent of Education of Sumter County. He served six years as Superintendent of the State Institution for the Deaf and Blind in Saint Augustine. At the time of his death he was Superintendent of Public Education of DeSota County.

J. R. HARELSON

J. R. Harelson served as pastor of Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka.

ROY A. HARGRAVE

Roy A. Hargrave (1955-2020) was born in Kennett, Missouri, the son of Joseph Louis and Mamie Etta Hargrave. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Ormond Beach and Riverbend Baptist Church, Ormond Beach. Hargrave and his wife, Marki Hargrave had four children.

CONNIE HARGROVE

Connie Hargrove served as pastor of Haines Creek Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Tavares and Central Baptist Church, Leesburg.

GARY W. HARGROVE

Gary W. Hargrove (1968- ) was born in Little Rock, AR. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hargrove served as served as director of missions for the Manatee Southern Baptist Association, 1992-1996 and regional director, Church and Community Ministries for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Linda Joyce Hughes Hargrove have two children.

JOE BILLY HARGROVE

Joe Billy Hargrove (1931-2000) was the first pastor of the Crestview Baptist Church in Lakeland. He served as pastor of other Central Florida churches. He and his wife, Mary Ann, had two daughters, Janice and Cecilia.

S. HARGROVES

S. Hargroves served as pastor of the Rehobeth Baptist Church in Dale County, Alabama in 1866.

JOHN VERNON HARKEY

John Vernon Harkey graduated from Stetson University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, DeFuniak Springs and First Baptist Church, Avon Park.

HAROLD HARLEE

Harold Harlee also Harllee (1913-1979) received his training at Baptist Bible Institute, Temple Terrace, Florida; Moody Bible Institute and Bob Jones University. He and his wife, Violet Benson Harlee served as missionaries to the British West Indies, 1942-1945. Harlee was ordained by Calvary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, where he served as pastor in 1945. Other churches he served as pastor were Southside, Bradenton, 1947-1948; First Baptist Church, Jay, 1949-1950; First Baptist Church, Lake Harbor, 1951-1956; First Baptist Church, Oxford, 1956-1964; North Central Baptist Church (now Gateway), St. Petersburg, First Baptist Church, Mayo, 1965-1970 and First Baptist Church, Micanopy, 1971-1979. He and his wife had had two children.

ROBERT ‘BOB’ HARLLEE

Robert ‘Bob’ Harllee (1932-2006) was born in Miami, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Georgia State University and Old Dominion University. Harllee served as an army chaplain for 20 years. He worked with the Jacksonville Baptist Association in several capacities, including Church Starter and resettlement of Cambodian refugees. Harllee and his wife Joyce had three children.

H. CLYDE HARLESS

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H. Clyde Harless (1911-1994) was born in Birmingham, Alabama, , the son of G. A. and Julia Perkins Harless. He was a graduate of Howard College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor in Alabama and Kentucky before moving to Florida. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Graceville, Florida; St. Johns Park Baptist Church, Jacksonville, and N. Main Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville, before going to work with the State Board of Missions in 1954. He served as Director of Missions of Alachua, Lake County, and Marion Associations before he retired in 1976. After retirement he served as interim of ten different churches in Central Florida. He and his wife, Kathleen, were married 58 years. Their son, Jim, served as a Southern Baptist missionary to Colombia.

A. H. HARMON

A. H. Harmon served as pastor of Tribly Baptist Church, Pasco County, 1950-1952.

WILLIE C. HARMON

Willie C. Harmon (1939-1998) was born in Chipley, FL in 1939, to William Taft and Annie Mae Harmon. He served as pastor of Sylvania Heights First Baptist Church, for 16 years. Harmon and his wife, Elouise; one son, Willie and two daughters, Sherry and Diretta.

J. B. HAROLDSON

J. B. Haroldson served as pastor of Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville.

BILLY HARPER

Billy Harper served as pastor of Bradfordville Baptist Church, Tallahassee.

ENNIS L. HARPER

Ennis L. Harper (1939-1992) was a native of Echoles, West Virginia, the son of Roy Ashton and Cora Alice Vass Harper. He served as a pastor in Kentucky before moving to Florida. Harper served as pastor at Garden City in Jacksonville, Providence Village Baptist Church near Lake Butler and Bostwick Baptist Church, Palatka. Harper and his wife, June, had three sons, Doyle, Jimmy, and Danny.

JERRY K. HARPER

Jerry K. Harper (1942-2014) was a native of Indiana, the son of Richard and Shirley Harper. He graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. Harper served as pastor of various churches in Florida, including Frink Baptist Church. He and his wife, Alma Barwick Harper had two daughters, Nanci and Lori.

MICHAEL R. HARPER

Michael R. Harper graduated from Ohio Bible College and Carolina University of Theology. He has served as pastor in Ohio, Florida and West Virginia including Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Pensacola. He and his wife Amy have two children.

OLIVER H. HARPER

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Oliver H. Harper was born in Apalachicola and grew up in Port St. Joe. He graduated from Howard College (B.S.) and the University of Miami School of Medicine (M.D.). He practiced medicine at Crestview and served as pastor at the Live Oak Baptist Church near Crestview. He and his wife, Virginia Nethery, were appointed Southern Baptist missionaries to Indonesia in 1970.

ROBERT HARPER

Robert Harper was ordained by First Baptist Church, Zolfo Springs in 1939 and served as pastor of Gardner Baptist Church.

TOM HARPER

Tom Harper served as the Director of Missions in Chipola Baptist Association. He and his wife Annette have three daughters. The Harpers served as missionary associates in Sierre Leone, Africa before moving to Marianna, FL.

J. B. HARRALSON

J. B. Harralson lived at Crystal River in 1885, and was pastor of five different churches. He was pastor of Crystal River, Level Union, Pleasant Hill, Hickory Spring, and First Baptist Church of LeCanto.

BENJAMIN D. HARRELL

Benjamin D. Harrell (1836-1917) was born in Lowndes County, Georgia. He served as pastor of Blue Springs Baptist Church, 1906, Belleview Baptist Church, O’Brien Baptist Church and Branford Baptist Church. Harrell was married to Elizabeth H. Page Harrell in 1856 and they had nine children. After Elizabeth’s death in 1877, Harrell married Elizabeth M. J. Gray Harrell in 1877. They had one daughter.

DOUGLAS C. HARRELL

Douglas C. Harrell graduated from Florida State University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Central Baptist Church, Daytona Beach and manager of the pastoral care department at Bayfront Medical Center.

JIMMIE HARRELL

Jimmie Harrell (February 17, 1942- ) is the son of Leo and Rosetta Harrell. He grew up on a farm near Hawkinsville, Georgia. He was converted at age ten, and moved to Florida with his family at age twelve. Harrell served in the United States Army, and upon completion of his military assignment moved to Miami, Florida. He served as a layman in Glendale Baptist Church, and was called to preach in 1978. He later became pastor of Glendale Baptist Mission of Brownsville in Miami (1981-1996). In 1996 Harrell accepted a position as associate director of English Missions with the Miami Baptist Association. Harrell attended Miami Dade Community College, and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Violet, have three children; Marion, Micah, and Matthew.

JOE HARRELL

Joe Harrell (1927-1994) served as pastor of Union Hill, Lily 1977-1992. He and his wife, Louise Harrell had five children, Sheryl, Alan, Stephanie, Mike and Joey.

RALPH EDWIN HARRELL

Ralph Edwin Harrell (February 11, 1929- ) was born in Arcadia, Florida. He was the son of Willie Ralph Harrell and Willie Mae Richardson Harrell. Harrell was raised in Pahokee (1929-1939) and Winter Garden, Florida (1939-1947). Harrell finished high school at Lakeview High School in Winter Garden, Florida, in 1947. He attended the University of Florida (B.A., 1952), and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas (B.D., 1956). He married Faye Johnston Harrell on June 6, 1950, at Winter Garden, Florida. They had two daughters, Sandra (1953) and Debra (1955). Harrell served as missions director, evangelist, and United States Army chaplain in his career.

WILLIAM E. HARRELL

William E. Harrell served as pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church.

WILLIE LEE HARRELL

Willie Lee Harrell (1891-1984) was born in Alachua County, Florida, the daughter of James Willis. She graduated from Woman’s Missionary Union Training School. Mrs. Harrell served as WMU Field Secretary in Florida 1923-1924 and WMU Young People’s Secretary 1924-1930. She was married to Alfred Jones Harrell.

ROGER L. HARRINGTON

Roger L. Harrington (1927-2015) was the son of Lloyd E. and Ellen K. Harrington. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Harrington served as Minister of Youth and Minister of Education of churches in South Carolina and Florida before becoming the Director of Missions for the Indian River Baptist Association (now Treasure Coast), 1975-1993. He and his wife, Marjorie Grear Harrington had three children.

C. C. HARRIS

C. C. Harris served as pastor of Bostwick Baptist Church and Boatdrain Baptist Church.

CHARLES HARRIS

Charles Harris served as pastor of West Bay Baptist Church.

CLYDE J. HARRIS, SR.

Clyde J. Harris, Sr. (1927-2011) was a native of Plant City, Florida. He graduated from Stetson University and served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Mango. Harris and his wife, Bernice Wilder McCollum Harris had two sons.

D. HARRIS

D. Harris served as pastor of Damascus Baptist Church, Graceville, 1883-1884.

DANNY HARRIS

Danny Harris served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, Pace.

EDGAR HARRIS

Edgar Harris served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Tampa.

F. M. HARRIS

F. M. Harris served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hernando.

H. C. HARRIS

H. C. Harris served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wauchula, 1904.

J. A. HARRIS

J. A. Harris served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake City.

J. L. HARRIS

J. L. Harris served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, 1945-1950 and Paxton Baptist Church. He and his wife, Eula Mae Harris had one son, Lloyd.

J. O. HARRIS

J. O. Harris served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Macclenny, 1899-1900.

JACK HARRIS

Jack Harris served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Dade City, Linden Baptist Church, Scenic Bay Baptist Church, Olivet Baptist Church, Pensacola, and Wilson Memorial Mission.

L. J. HARRIS

L. J. Harris served as pastor of Lecanto Baptist Church, 1968.

LESLIE J. HARRIS

Leslie J. Harris (1920-1983) died of a heart attack while serving as pastor of Eliam Baptist Church in Melrose (1979-1983). He had previously served as pastor in Tennessee, Virginia, and at Forest Park in Gainesville. He and his wife, Shirley, had four daughters; Ruth, Debbie, Donna, Dana, and three sons; John, Dwayne, and Dale.

MALCOM M. HARRIS

Malcom M. Harris served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, 1962-1963.

OSCAR B. HARRIS

Oscar B. Harris served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Worth and First Baptist Church, Cottondale.

ROBERT HARRIS

Robert Harris was pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church (aka First Baptist Church, Campbellton), 1892-1893, Damascus Baptist Church, Graceville, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Vernon, Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, Grassy Point Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Southport) Compass Lake Baptist Church, Oaky Ridge Baptist Church, Round Lake Baptist Church and Wausau Baptist Church of the West Florida Baptist Association.

TOM HARRIS

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Tom Harris (1935-1987) died of cancer on July 28, 1987. He was a native of Odessa, Texas. He served as pastor in Texas before moving to Florida in 1985. He was serving as pastor of First Baptist Church in Pompano Beach at the time of his death. He and his wife, Allana, had four children.

W. E. HARRIS

W. E. Harris served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sorrento.

FRED HARRISON

Fred Harrison graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. He was ordained by Seminole Baptist Church, Tallahassee in 1964. Harrison served as pastor of First Baptist Church, St. Marks and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Greenville, 1979-1984.

KENNETH HARRISON

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Kenneth Harrison served as pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama, and then as pastor of First Baptist Church in Milton, Florida (1981-1986). Harrison graduated from Walton High School, Florida State University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. During his retirement he has served widely in Florida and Alabama as an interim pastor.

MRS. M. B. HARRISON

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Mrs. M. B. Harrison served as president of the Florida Women’s Missionary Union in 1905-1906, and again in 1907 to 1911.

ALLEN HARROD

Allen Harrod retired as pastor of First Baptist Church, Orange Park after fourteen years as pastor (1990-2004). He and his wife, Joyce, have four daughters.

A. T. HART

A. T. Hart served as pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church, Tallahassee 1946.

JOE L. HART

Joe L. Hart (1933-2022) was born in Ocala, Florida, the son of Mack and Linnie Hart. He graduated from the Florida Baptist Theological College, Graceville and William Carey College, Hattiesburg. Hart served as pastor of churches in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, including Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, DeFuniak Springs, Trinity Baptist Church, Tampa, Amelia Baptist Church, Dade City and Garden Grove Baptist Church, Tampa. He and his wife, Ruth Ellen Poole Hart (d. 1989) married in 1952 and they had four children. His second wife Eddie Merle Tye Smith of Donaldsonville, Georgia died in 2002. He married Barbara Lee Horne of Ocala, Florida in 2003.

R. F. HART

R. F. Hart served as pastor of Key West Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Barberville.

MARGIE HARTH

Margie Harth served as minister of music for 34 years at Stanton Memorial Baptist Church in Miami from 1959 to 1993. This is one of the longest terms of consecutive church music ministry in Florida Baptist Convention history.

WILLIAM A. HARTLEY, JR.

William A. Hartley, Jr. (1938- ) was born in Anniston, Alabama. He graduated from Howard College, Birmingham and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hartley served as pastor of churches in Texas, Georgia and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Key West. He and his wife Judy Wright Hartley had two children.

F. M. HARTMAN

F. M. Hartman served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1903 and Forest Grove Baptist Church, Alachua, 1905.

GREEN HARTSFIELD

Green Hartsfield is listed in the 1856 Minutes of the West Florida Baptist Association as an ordained minister living in Greenwood, Florida.

J. D. HARTSFIELD

J. D. Hartsfield served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Eau Gallie.

W. F. HARVARD

In 1877 W. F. Harvard was pastor of Mount Gilead in Madison County, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Taylor County and Olive Branch in Jefferson County. He served as missionary for the Florida Baptist Association in 1877.

T. R. HARVELL

T. R. Harvell served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Williston.

CHARLES HARVEY, JR.

Charles Harvey (1951-) was elected associate director of the Theological Education and Distance Learning Department of the Florida Baptist State Convention in 2007. Harvey is a native of New Orleans and served in campus ministry in Louisiana (1980-1990) and associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Windermere (1990-1996). Harvey graduated from Northeast Louisiana University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div., D. Min.). He served as NOBTS vice president for development from 2002-2006.

EDWARD HARVEY

Edward Harvey (1924-2012) was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Irvin and Pearl Cooksey Harvey. He served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Taylor County, 1963-1965. Harvey and his wife, Annie Carter Harvey had five children.

ERNEST HARVEY

Ernest Harvey (1931-2013) was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Stetson University, DeLand and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville. Harvey served as the founding pastor of Olga Baptist Church, Fort Myers, 1959-1961. He and his wife Janice Thompson Harvey were appointed missionaries by the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board to serve in Brazil, the Republic of South Africa, Mozambique and Portugal where they served for a total of 22 years. They had two children.

H. C. HARVEY

H. C. Harvey served as pastor of Fort McCoy Baptist Church, Marion County and Gapway Baptist Church.

L. E. Harvey

L. E. Harvey was ordained by Lorida Baptist Church on June 3, 1928 and served as pastor.

WAYNE O. HARVEY

Wayne O. Harvey (September 10, 1948- ) was born in Tallahassee, Florida. He attended Florida State University (B.S., 1970), Yale Divinity School (M.A., 1974), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (M.Div. 1975, D. Min. 1979). Harvey and his wife, Joan, had two children, Scott (1977) and Hank (1980). Harvey served as pastor of Enon Baptist Church, Salem, Indiana (1975-1976), Archer Baptist Church, Archer, Florida (1976-1980), First Church, Indialantic, and Meadow Brook Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama (1990-1992). He served 14 years as director of missions for the Santa Fe River Association before his retirement in 2014. Harvey served as a summer missionary with the Home Mission Board, chairman of the Florida Baptist Family Ministries Board of Trustees, and in numerous other association and state convention positions. He and his wife Joan have two sons, Hank and Scott.

EDWIN HARWELL

Edwin Harwell served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Tavares, 1942-1948, First Baptist Church, Lake Butler, and Southside Baptist Church, Lakeland.

ELVIN HARWELL

Elvin Harwell served as pastor of Astatula Baptist Church, 1946.

GRAY HARWELL

Gray Harwell was called as pastor of Olga Baptist Church in Fort Myers in 2015. He and his wife Sandy have served for over twenty years in an encouragement ministry to ministers.

CARL HASELTON

Carl Haselton (1926- ) was born in Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from Howard College, Birmingham, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Haselton was ordained 1956 by First Baptist Church, Crestview. He served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, Texas, New York, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Florida, including Woodlawn Baptist Church, Crestview, Holmes Creek Baptist Church, Chipley, and Valley Road Baptist Church, Oakdale. Haselton and his wife, Ethelene Pirkle Haselton had two sons.

MICHAEL W. HASHA

Michael W. Hasha graduated from Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Riverview. Hasha served as director of missions for the Ridge Baptist Association, 2006-2017. He married Gaye Lene Anderson Hasha in 1985.

STEPHEN HASKELL

Stephen Haskell served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Raiford.

JAMES S. HASKINS

James S. Haskins attended Stetson University He served as pastor of Azalea Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Longwood and First Baptist Church, Osteen.

LYNDA WILSON RAMEY HASTY

Lynda Wilson Ramey Hasty (1923-2013) was born Lynda Elizabeth Wilson in Covington, Ga., she was the daughter of Joseph O. Wilson and Beulah Wheeler Wilson. After graduating from high school, she attended junior college at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap, Ga., where she met her first husband, Morris Ramey. They had two children. During WW II she worked for the Vultee Aircraft Corp. building B-24 bombers, first as a riveter and later as an electrician. After Rameys’ early death, she married Allen Hasty of Gainesville. She worked as the educational secretary at First Baptist Church in Gainesville and later for the Baptist Student Center at the University of Florida, where she retired as associate director in 1985 after 22 years of service.

FRED HATCHER

Fred Hatcher (1931-2013) was the son of Charles and Mary Hightower Hatcher. Hatcher served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Friendship Baptist Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Darlington Baptist Church and Union Hill Baptist Church, 1969-1972. He and his wife Mary had five sons and three daughters.

HERBERT HATFIELD

Herbert Hatfield (1916-2004) was born in Pike County, Kentucky, the son of Allen, Sr. and Virginia Hatfield. He served as pastor of Silver Beach Baptist Church. Hatfield served as superintendent of the Daytona Beach Rescue Mission. He and his wife, Eva Irene Farley Hatfield had four children.

ROBERT HATHCOCK

Robert Hathcock served as pastor of Shockley Springs Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Choctaw Beach, 1980-1987.

D. J. HATTAWAY

D. J. Hattaway served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, 1920-1921.

J. D. HATTAWAY

J. D. Hattaway served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Niceville, 1921-1923.

MARK E. HAUMSCHILT

Mark E. Haumschilt served as pastor of Sheridan Hills Baptist Church, Hollywood.

DAVID G. HAUSE

David G. Hause served as pastor of churches in Oklahoma and Florida, including West Bradenton Baptist Church. In 1977, Rev. and Mrs. Hause began missions work in Paris, France. They had three children.

N. M. HAVENS

In the 1864 Florida Baptist Associational Minutes N. M. Havens was listed as being pastor of the Monticello Church and the Ebenezer Church in Jefferson County.

F. C. HAWK

F. C. Hawk (1874-1960) was born in Watseka, Illinois, and moved to Chipley Florida, when a small boy. He united with First Baptist Church in Chipley at age 15, and worked faithfully in the local Sunday School until his call to preach and ordination in 1911. Hawk served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Laurel Hill (1922-1939), Ebenezer, Laurel Hill and First Baptist Church, Cottondale (1929-1946). He served churches as pastor in Washington and Okaloosa counties for over 40 years.

W. W. HAWK

W. W. Hawk (1908-1993) served as pastor of Oakie Ridge Baptist Church in Chipley for 20 years. He also worked at Nelson Buick in Panama City for 45 years, and was active in the National Forest Campground Ministry. He and his wife, Doris, had two daughters, Janie and June.

BURIA A. HAWKINS

Buria A. Hawkins (1907-1971) served as pastor of several churches in Florida. He served as pastor of Whitfield Memorial Church in Pensacola. He died January 19, 1971, and was buried in Fayette, Alabama. Hawkins and his wife, Mina, had one son, Lt. Col. B. R. Hawkins, of Corpus Christi, Texas.

HUBERT HAWKINS

Hubert Hawkins served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Hosford.

JOHN LESTER HAWKINS

John Lester Hawkins (-2018) was the son of D. C. and Gladys Hawkins. He graduated from Bob Jones University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hawkins served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Gulf Breeze. He and his wife Mary Pridgen Hawkins had two children.

MICKEY L. HAWKINS

Mickey L. Hawkins was born in Natchez, Mississippi. Hawkins has served as pastor of Cinco Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach beginning in 1997. He and his wife Mary Ann have two sons, Clay and Trey.

O. S. HAWKINS

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O. S. Hawkins (c. 1947- ) was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Texas Christian University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, 1974; PhD 2020). He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale for 15 years (1978-1993). He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, 1993 – 1997 before he was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention Annuity Board serving 1997 — 2022. Hawkins was employed as Chancellor and senior professor for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 2022 to the present (2024). Hawkins and his wife, Suzie, have two daughters.

ROBERT HUGH HAWKINS

Robert Hugh Hawkins (1912-1995) was born in Cross Anchor, South Carolina. Hawkins was a graduate of Stetson University. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Daytona; Stetson Baptist Church, Deland; Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis; Osteen Baptist Church; First Baptist Church, Deland and Southside Baptist Church, Deland. Hawkins and his wife Marie had three children.

RONNIE L. HAWKINS

Ronnie L. Hawkins (1942- ) was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was licensed to preach in 1963 and ordained in 1968. Hawkins graduated from Louisiana Tech and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as Director, Baptist Student Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, for the Florida Baptist Convention. Hawkins and his wife, Joyce Ann Bray were married in 1966.

JOEY HAY

Joey Hay served as pastor of La Crosse Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church. He and his wife Vicki have two children.

JOHN HAY

John Hay served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Eustis.

E. H. HAYDEN

E. H. Hayden served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Tampa.

T. HAYDEN

T. Hayden served as pastor of Oakdale Baptist Church, Newberry, 1961-1962.

AUBURN HAYES

Auburn Hayes served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Harold and Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vernon.

DONALD HAYES

Donald Hayes served as pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Mascotte.

EDWIN HAYES

Edwin Hayes graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored churches in Alabama, Texas and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Centre and First Baptist Church, New Smyrna Beach. Hayes served First Baptist Church, Cullman, Alabama for 29 years. He and his wife, Martha McClain Hayes had three children.

GEORGE W. HAYES

George W. Hayes (February 8, 1857-January 16, 1947) was born in Sumter County, Florida, and spent his life there. Hayes helped build the Gant Lake Church near Webster. He spent 53 years in the ministry as a frontier preacher. He served churches in the Sumter, Lake, and Pasco County area.

JACK HAYES

Jack Hayes served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Polk City, 1953-1956.

JACKIE HAYES

Jackie Hayes served as pastor of Inwood Baptist Church, Winter Haven, 1985-1992 and Spring Hill Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach. He and his wife, Kathy Hayes, had three daughters, Beth Rebecca and Katie.

ORAN N. HAYES

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Oran N. Hayes served as pastor of Pilgrim Rest Church, Baker, then become pastor of Northside Church in Pensacola in 1980. He graduated from Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, Florida.

GARY HAYGOOD

Gary Haygood served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, New Port Richey. He and his wife, Theresa Haygood, had two sons.

MORRIS J. HAYLAND

Morris J. Hayland served as pastor of United Missionary Church, Jacksonville.

ARTHUR HAYLOCK

Arthur Haylock was the son of Julia Bodden and Robert Haylock. He served as pastor of Gulf Breeze Baptist Church. Haylock and his wife Martha served as missionaries in Honduras and Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.

D. B. HAYMAN

D. B. Hayman (1902-1974) was ordained in January 1941, and served as a Baptist preacher in Florida for over 30 years. He and his wife, Nona, had two daughters, Virginia and Blanche.

JAMES HENRY HAYMAN

James Henry Hayman (December 6, 1829-March 3, 1916) was born in Irwin County, Georgia. Hayman was the son of James Hayman and Delila Martin. James Henry married Sarah Ann Jackson on February 24, 1848, and they had seven children. The children were Columbus, Thomas, William James, Adoniram Judson, Mary Elizabeth, Cynthia, and Jerry. Sarah Hayman died February 6, 1861. James lived in Putman County in 1867-1868. James married Martha Hall, daughter of Nathan Cobb Hall on October 17, 1861 and they had five children. After her death, James married her sister, Amanda Hall, in Volusia County on June 7, 1869, and they had seven children. Hayman then married Emeline Biahea Foster as his fourth wife, and they had no children. James served in the Old Guard Mounted Rangers in the Civil War as did his father James. Later James Henry served in the Florida Calvary, Company H, 5th Battalion. In 1880 he was living in Orange County. Hayman was pastor in south central Florida during his ministry. He was related to several churches in the Peace River Association. He served as pastor at Mt. Pleasant, Midway, Union, Dry Prairie and at Bethany Baptist Church of Myakka City from 1909-1910. He also served in the Wekiva Association and was known as a church starter, Sunday School builder, and he had a very fruitful ministry at Mt. Ephriam in Manatee County. James was the brother of Jeremiah M. Hayman, and both of them were ordained Baptist ministers who preached widely. James is buried at Mount Ephriam Church Cemetery in Owens, Florida.

JEREMIAH M. HAYMAN

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Jeremiah. M. Hayman (December 22, 1822-July 9, 1902) was born in Bryan County, Georgia about 30 miles west of Savannah. He was the son of James and Delila Martin Hayman, and the older brother of James Henry Hayman. His parents were not pious but the death of their second child caused them to turn to God, and they were converted and united with the Primitive Baptists. The family moved to Madison County, Florida in 1837. J. M. and his father, James, joined Captain M. C. Livingston and his company in the war against the Seminole Indians. In 1839 he joined another volunteer company under Captain William I. Bailey at Magnolia, Florida, and served until discharged. In 1843 James and J. M. selected places near Lake Lindsey in Hernando County under the armed occupation act of 1842. J. M. had little education but spent much time reading his Bible and studying. He was baptized by John Tucker in Lake Lindsey on July 7, 1844. J. M. felt called to preach. On August 27, 1846, he married Martha J. Carlton of Alachua County, and they moved to Hillsborough County. J. M. was ordained November 10, 1851. J. M. was very influential in the early Baptist work. He preached in villages and the woods in DeSoto, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, and Pasco counties. He established churches in Bartow in 1854, Tampa in 1860, and Plant City in 1866. Along with Dr. Joseph S. Baker, they organized First Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida, in July 1860. Hayman served as a pastor for 51 years and his total salary for those years was $2,500.

O. B. HAYMAN

O. B. Hayman (1902-1974) was ordained in 1941 and served as a Baptist preacher in Florida for over 30 years. He served as pastor of Hardeetown Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church, Cedar Key. Hayman and his wife Nona had two daughters.

JERRY HAYNER

Jerry Hayner (1938-1994) served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Gainesville from 1973 to 1982. He died suddenly at age 56 while serving as pastor in North Carolina. He and his wife, Karen, had one daughter, Kelli, and one son, Todd. Hayner also served as a trustee of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

CURTIS HAYNES

Curtis Haynes serves as pastor of The Lord is My Shepherd Church, Jacksonville a multiracial church plant. His wife is Geraldine Haynes.

RICHARD HAYNES

Richard Haynes served as pastor of Pasadena Baptist Church, St. Petersburg.

HELEN MATHIS HAYS

Helen Mathis Hays (1920-2008) was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Arthur W. and Virginia Chaffin Mathis. Raised in Tampa she graduated from Stetson University, Deland and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville. She met her husband George Howard Hays (1920-2007) while attending seminary. They served as missionaries to Japan (1948-1975) for the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board. The Hays’ had three children.

W. D. M. HAYS

W. D. M. Hays died in 1926. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Zolfo Springs and First Baptist Church, LaBelle, 1923-1925.

ROBERT HAYWOOD

Robert Haywood served as pastor of Gateway Baptist Church, Blountstown, 1983-1985.

FOUNTAINE HAZEE

Fountaine Hazee served as pastor of Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville.

JAMES HAZEL

James Hazel (1951-2021) served as pastor of United Family Baptist Church, Carol City. He and his wife, Amabelle Hazel had three children.

W. P. HEAD

W. P. Head (1848-1909) was a native of Henry County, Georgia. He died while serving as pastor of First Baptist Church in Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor Baptist Church and Fort Ogden Baptist Church. (Listed in Memorial [Peace River] of 1909 Minutes as W. P. Heard).

WALTER LEE HEAD

Walter Lee Head (1907-1963) was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He served as pastor of Little River Baptist Church (now Good News Little River), Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, 1939, and was founder of First Baptist Church, Clewiston, 1938. Head married Margaret Ellen Wisehunt Head in 1934.

WILBURN L. HEAD

Wilburn L. Head (1878-1943) served as pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, Tampa and First Baptist Church, Brandon from 1937-1938. He worked as an evangelist for the Home Mission Board for five years. Head and his wife, Julia Eva Harwell Head had two sons

WILLIAM PITT HEAD

William Pitt Head (1873-1932) was born in Barnesville, Georgia, the son of William Pitt and Martha Winifred Coalson Head. He served as pastor of El Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa, Concord Baptist Church, Spencer Memorial Baptist Church, Tampa and Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Tampa, 1917-1924. Head and his wife, Annabelle Morrow Head, had two sons.

WILLIS J. HEAD

Willis J. Head (1809-1874) was born in Morgan County, Georgia. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Perry. He and his wife, Julia Ann Frances Bassett Head had four children.

ROGER HEAP

Roger Heap served as pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Madison County, 973-1974.

GARY A. HEATH

Gary A. Heath (1942-) was born in Rockmont, Georgia. He was saved in 1965 and ordained to preach in 1976. He served numerous pastorates in Georgia and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Trenton. He is now a chaplain with the Florida Prison System. Heath married Shirley Peacock and they have two children: Kelly and Ricky.

CHERYL R. HEBERT

Cheryl R. Hebert (1954- ) was born in Alexandria, LA. She graduated from Florida State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hebert served as associate, Woman’s Missionary Union Department for the Florida Baptist Convention, 1984-1992.

LEO A. HEBERT

Leo A. Hebert (1925-2008) served as a chaplain in the United States Navy during World War II and served as pastor in Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, and Florida. Hebert served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodville, Forest Heights Baptist Church, Tallahassee, and for 18 years (1975-1993) he served as Director of Missions of the Florida Baptist Association. Herbert and his wife Ruth had sons, Harold, Tim and Bill; and daughter Cheryl. He died September 22, 2008 in Tallahassee.

WILLIAM EUGENE HECK

William Eugene Heck (1930- ) was born in Evansville, IN. He graduated from the University of Evansville, Bob Jones University, Carson-Newman College, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Louisville. Heck served as a missionary of the Home Mission Board’s Church and Community Ministries Department in the Greater Orlando Baptist Association. He and his wife Mary O. Haner Heck have one son.

JOHN HEDGEPATH

John Hedgepath served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Escambia County.

GREG HEISLER

Greg Heisler graduated from Maryville College, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Heisler has served churches in Kentucky, Florida, and North Carolina. He served as pastor of Pine Summit Baptist Church, Pensacola. Heisler and his wife Laura have two sons.

J. T. HELGAR

J. T. Helgar served as pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Grand Ridge.

RICHARD HARRIS HELLINGER

Richard Harris Hellinger (1931-2015) was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Walter and Maxine Hellinger. He served in the Air Force; as a Southern Baptist medical missionary in Bangalore, India (1968-1974) and in his medical practice at Florida Hospital for 50 years retiring in 2005. Hellinger graduated from the University of Florida and Northwestern University Medical School. He and his wife Frances Syfrett “Frankie” Hellinger had six children.

J. M. HELM

J. M. Helm served as a pastor in Florida and died in March 1891.

JEFF HELMS

Jeff Helms served as pastor of Plymouth Baptist Church, Mt. Dora. He was married to Marilyn Helms.

JUDGE B. HELMS

Judge B. Helms served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodville for 14 years and West Bonifay Baptist Church. Helms died in 2004.

J. W. HELTON

J. W. Helton served as pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Palatka.

NEIL HELTON

Neil Helton is a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic College. He attended Mid-America and Western Kentucky University (M.A.). He also graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and Florida State University (Ph.D.) Helton became pastor of Amelia at Fernandina Beach in 1990. Helton and his wife Pam have two children.

L. G. HEMMINGWAY

L. G. Hemmingway served as pastor of Hatch Bend Baptist Church; Graham Baptist Church; Air Park Baptist Church, Starke and First Baptist Church, Raiford.

DENISE HENDERSON

Denise Friday Henderson served as the WMU President for the Florida Baptist Convention. She serves as the Music & Worship Leader at Eagle’s Landing. Henderson was called to the ministry as a young girl at the age of 10 while involved in missions in her home church in Arkansas. She attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas and Delgado Community College in New Orleans in the Interpreter Training Program for the Deaf. Henderson and her husband David have four children.

EDWARD M. HENDERSON

Edward M. Henderson graduated from Columbia College, Lake City. He served as pastor of Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church in 1911 and First Baptist Church, Waldo, 1915-1917. Henderson married Blanche Corwin Henderson in 1914.

JAMES HENDERSON

James Henderson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Raiford.

JOSEPH LUKE HENDERSON

Joseph Luke Henderson (1890-) was born in Chesterfield, South Carolina. Henderson moved with his family to Andalusia, Alabama in 1900 and was baptized in 1906. Henderson was ordained in 1921. He became pastor of Pilgrim Rest church, Baker, Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Holt and Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola. Henderson served as pastor of more than 20 churches in South Alabama and Northwest Florida.

LUKE HENDERSON

Luke Henderson served as pastor of Goodhope Baptist Church, Baker, First Baptist Church, Milligan and First Baptist Church, Holt.

RAILEY C. HENDERSON

Railey C. Henderson served as pastor of Shockley Springs Baptist Church, Baker.

STEPHEN B. HENDERSON

Stephen B. Henderson (1948- ) was born in Hobart, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University. Henderson served as pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Palatka. He and his wife Deborah Johns Henderson have two daughters.

W. HENDERSON

In the 1848 minutes of the Florida Baptist Association, W. Henderson was listed as pastor of Bethel Church in Hamilton County.

Z. G. HENDERSON

Z. G. Henderson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pensacola (1858-1860). Henderson went to Pensacola from Tallahassee, Alabama. He married Mattie Sterns in December 1859, and they both tragically died of pulmonary consumption within nine months. Henderson was about 30 years of age when he died.

PAUL HENDLEY

Paul Hendley (1907-1969) graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Madison County, 1939-1940; First Baptist Church, Bonifay, First Baptist Church, Parker and Riverside Baptist Mission, Merritt Island. Hendley and his wife, Ghlee Hendley had three children.

T. F. HENDON

T. F. Hendon served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Marianna from 1911 to 1914 and First Baptist Church, Blountstown, 1912.

JERE HENDRICKS

Jere Hendricks (also Hendrix) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Laurel Hill, 1965-1967, First Baptist Church, Monticello, 1972-1976, First Baptist Church, Key Largo, 1977-1981, First Baptist Church, Milligan and Poplar Dell Baptist Church, Pensacola.

NAETHAN HENDRIX

Naethan Hendrix was born in southern California. He attended the Baptist College of Florida and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as pastor of First Baptist Church, Graceville. Hendrix and his wife Hannah have three children.

ANDREW ALEXANDER “ALEX” HENDRY

Andrew Alexander Hendry (1904-1968) was born in Sandy, Manatee County, FL to James Madison and Martha Frances Wingate Hendry. Hendry was ordained in 1949 at Orient Baptist Church, Tampa. He served as pastor of Limestone Baptist Church, Dry Prairie Baptist Church, Myakka City Baptist Church, Clewiston Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Pine Level and Bethany Baptist Church, Myakka City from 1949 to 1951 and from 1958 to 1964, Double Branch Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel) 1953. For the last 13 years of his life, he was blind and continued to preach. Hendry married Altha Duncan (1910-1946) in 1925 and they had six children, Mattie Opal DuBose (1916-1994) in 1947 and they had one daughter.

AUDREY O. HENDRY

Audrey O. Hendry (1928-) was born in the Oak Grove community near Zolfo Springs. He was ordained to preach at the Jackson Heights Baptist Church, Tampa in 1961. Hendry served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Myakka City, FL. Hendry and his wife Trudy had five daughters.

CALVIN EUGENE HENDRY

Calvin Eugene Hendry (1877-1946) was the son of James Madison Hendry and Mary Jane Payne Hendry. He was one of eleven children and his father, two brothers, and a half-brother were Baptist preachers. Hendry served as pastor of First Baptist Church, LaBelle in 1921. He married Mary Ethel Hull on December 30, 1909.

CHARLES BOARDMAN HENDRY

Charles Boardman Hendry (1879-1914) was born in the New Zion Community, Manatee (now Hardee) County, FL. The son of J. M. and Mary Jane Payne Hendry. Hendry was ordained in 1907 by the New Zion Baptist Church and served as pastor of the church in 1908. He and his wife Delia Boyd Hendry had two daughters.

D. PAUL HENDRY

D. Paul Hendry served as pastor of San Pedro Baptist Church, Taylor County, 1942 and 1956; Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Greenville, 1969-1971 and Oakland Baptist Church, Taylor County.

EULIFF LARDNER HENDRY

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Euliff Lardner Hendry (October 2, 1866-August 14, 1914) was the eldest son of Rev. James Madison Hendry. He was baptized into New Zion church on December 10, 1894, and was ordained August 7, 1910. His pastoral work was cut short by failing health but he served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in the South Florida Association and Bethany Baptist Church (1910-1913) in Myakka City.

FRANK HENDRY

Frank Hendry served as pastor of Scenic Heights Baptist Church, Pensacola.

JAMES MADISON HENDRY

James Madison Hendry (July 23, 1839-April 14, 1922) was born at Snatchville, in Lowndes County, Georgia. He was the son of Robert and Zilla Ann Moody Hendry and the family moved to Jasper, Florida, where they were recorded in the 1850 census. Hendry was a veteran of the Third Seminole War, the Civil War, a cowhunter, politician, merchant, postmaster, farmer, and Baptist preacher. He married Mary Jane Payne of Laurens County, Georgia, on December 22, 1851. Hendry and Mary Jane were baptized by J. M. Hayman at Maple Branch, north of Fort Green on February 17, 1867. He was later ordained as a minister at Pine Pleasant Church in Hillsborough County in November 1870. In 1875 Hendry served as pastor of New Hope and helped organize the Manatee Missionary Baptist Association in 1876. He also served as pastor at Dry Prairie of Duette, Bethany of Myakka City, Sandy, New Zion and Crewsville. Mary Jane died on May 3, 1899 and Hendry married Martha Frances Wingate. Hendry and Mary Jane had eleven children and Hendry and Martha Frances had six. He was father of four Baptist preachers. He spent most of his life preaching in the Peace River Association.

JOHN NEWELL HENDRY

John Newell Hendry (1881-1968) was the son of James Madison Hendry and Mary Jane Payne Hendry. He was one of eleven children. His father and two of his brothers and one half-brother were also Baptist preachers.

JOHN WRIGHT HENDRY

John Wright Hendry (September 23, 1836-February 4, 1907) was born in Thomasville, Georgia. In about 1848 he moved with his parents to Hamilton County, Florida. He was the son of Robert and Zilla Ann Moody Hendry. He was the brother of James Madison Hendry. Hendry married Sarah Payne on November 12, 1857. She was born November 16, 1835, the daughter of John and Henrietta Smith Payne. They had one child, Amanda Lugenia Hendry (born September 29, 1858, and died September 24, 1941). After the death of Sarah in 1897, John married Civy Venetta Thompson and they had four children. In the fall of 1859 the Hendry’s moved from Hamilton County near Jasper, to Chicora on the south prong of the Alafia River in Hillsborough County. Hendry served in the Seventh Florida Infantry, Company E, in the Civil War. His military discharge states that he was 5′ 6″ with black hair and hazel eyes. Church records show that Hendry was opposed to slavery and joined the United States Army on June 15, 1864 at Cedar Keys. Hendry was baptized into the Hurrah Baptist Church by his pastor A. Wilson. He was later ordained by this church and served it as pastor. Hendry was a charter member of the Maple Branch Baptist Church, and served as its pastor from 1867-1869, and from 1881-1894. He helped establish several churches; New Zion Baptist Church, Fort Ogden; Joshua Creek, Pine Level; New Hope, Fort Hartsuff (organized in 1876 and is now First Baptist Church in Wauchula); Midway, Pine Grove; Bee Ridge, and Benevolence. These churches are in the
Peace River Association. In 1888 Hendry served in the Florida House of Representatives.

WILLIAM FRANCIS HENDRY

William Francis Frank Hendry (1900-1966) was the son of James Madison Hendry and Martha Frances Wingate Hendry. William was one of six children and his father and three half-brothers were also Baptist preachers.

BENJAMIN C. HENING

Benjamin C. Hening (1863-1949) was born in Powhatan County, VA to Pocahontas Boiling Megginson and William Henry Hening. He graduated from Cozer Seminary. Hening served as pastor of several churches including Stanton Memorial Baptist Church, Miami. He married Peachey Fleet Bagby. In addition to serving as a pastor Henning served as Corresponding Secretary, Baptist Education Commission of Virginia, 1908-1918 Assistant General Director, Baptist 75 Million Campaign, 1919 Led out in establishing W. Hampton College Trustee, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Trustee, Virginia Intermont College Trustee, Tennessee College Trustee, Carson-Newman College Vice President, Southern Baptist Convention.

GROVER C. “BUD” HENLEY, JR.

Grover C. “Bud” Henley, Jr. graduated from Stetson University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Windermere, 1968-1970, Whitney Baptist Church, Leesburg, First Church, Jensen Beach, Normandy Park Church, Jacksonville in 1980, Wesconnett Baptist Church, Jacksonville and First Baptist Church, Lake Plcaid. Henley has served as pastor in Florida churches for six decades. He and his wife Carolyn have two children.

B. G. HENRY

B. G. Henry died October 21, 1967. He served at Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute before coming to Florida. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Key West, and at the time of his death was pastor of Sunrise Boulevard Church in Fort Pierce.

CHARLES HENRY

Charles Henry (1949- ) was born in Vinta, Oklahoma. He served in the U. S. Marines, the U. S. Army and the Florida Army National Guard for a total of twenty years. Henry served as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, St. Augustine. He and his wife Dorothy have four children.

E. E. HENRY

E. E. Henry served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Campbellton (aka Bethlehem) 1948-1950, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Quincy, Bascom Baptist Church, 1943, and Pilgrims Rest, Cottondale.

GORDON HENRY

Gordon Henry served as pastor of Double Branch Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel).

J. R. HENRY

J. R. Henry served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sarasota.

JAMES HENRY

James Henry (1921-2000) served as pastor of Pine Hill Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church of Central Florida), and Laurel Hill Baptist Church. He and his wife, Nydia, had one daughter, Julia, and one son, David.

JAMES BASCOM HENRY

James Bascom Henry (October 1, 1937- ) was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Eakin Elementary, Bailey Jr. High, and Litton Senior High in Nashville. Henry graduated from Georgetown College, Kentucky (B.A., 1959), and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (B.D., 1963; M.Div., 1975). He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Georgetown College in 1979. Henry and his wife, Jeanette were married December 27, 1959, in Cave City, Kentucky. They have three children; Kitty, Betsy, and James B. Henry II. He has served widely in state convention and denominational responsibilities. He was converted at Hopewell Baptist Church, Springfield, Tennessee, and baptized into First Baptist Church in Nashville in 1946. He has served as pastor of Mt. Pisgah in Melvin, Alabama (1960-1963), Hollywood Baptist Church in Sledge, Mississippi (1963-1965), Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee (1965-1977), and First Baptist Church, Orlando, Florida (1977-2006). Henry is one of the best known pastors in Florida in that he has preached and led seminars all over the United States. He has served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1994-1996), and also president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Pastors Conference. He retired March 31, 2006, after serving 28 years as pastor of First Baptist Church, Orlando.

JOHN HENRY

John Henry served as pastor of Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville.

SAMUEL RAY HENRY

Samuel Ray Henry (1949-) was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Thomas and Susie Henry. He is a graduate of Mississippi College (1971) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1974). Henry served as pastor in Louisiana and Mississippi before coming to Florida. He became pastor of Belvedere Baptist Church in West Palm Beach in 1990, and has served the church, the Palm Lake Baptist Association and the Florida Baptist Convention in his years in Florida. Henry and his wife Shirley Scruggs Henry have children: Chris, Faith, Renee and Michelle.

JAMES HENSLEY
PENNY HENSLEY

James Hensley served as pastor of Old Cutler Baptist Mission. In 1995 he and his wife, Penny Hensley were appointed missionaries to Venezuela.

JAMES B. HENSLEY, JR.

James B. Hensley, Jr. was a native of Wildwood, Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hensley was ordained by First Baptist Church, Wildwood, 1965. He served as pastor of Sparr Baptist Church, Laural Hill Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Hallandale and Wyomina Park Baptist Church, Ocala. Hensley was married to Vicky Word Hensley in 1966.

DONALD STEWART HEPBURN, III

Donald Stewart Hepburn, III, (born 1948), a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Baptist layman who never married, is the co-author, with the late Dr. E. Earl Joiner (1924-1997), of the 2013 book, Favored Florida, A History of Florida Baptists, Volume One 1784 – 1939. Additionally, Hepburn is co-author with Linda Gramling Demott, the 2023 book, Elizabeth Baptist Church . . .1831 – 2023. Since 2016, Hepburn has served as the volunteer managing director of the Florida Baptist Historical Society. During his 45-year professional career, Hepburn was a public relations management specialist who worked for several Southern Baptist-related entitles. Before retiring in 2015, Hepburn served 32 years as the Public Relations director of the Florida Baptist Convention (1983 – 2015). His previous service included: Director of Communications, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1970 – 1978); and Director of Office of Communications and Public Relations, The Southern Baptist General Convention of California (1978 – 1983). He is a graduate of Carson Newman College (now University) [B.A.- 1970]; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary [M.R.E.-1972]; and the University of San Francisco/College of Professional Studies [M.S.-1983]. Hepburn resides in Jacksonville, Florida, where he is a member of the First Baptist Church.

ISRAEL HEPBURN, SR.

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Israel Hepburn, Sr., was serving as pastor of Star of Bethlehem Church in West Hollywood in 1980.

CLARENCE OTIS HERCHENHAHN

Clarence Otis Herchenhahn graduated from Mississippi State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Pensacola. Herchenhahn and his wife, Charlotte Herchenhahn had three children.

BRYON HERCHENRODER

Bryon Herchenroder is the son of Rev. Donald and Patricia Ann Herchenroder. He graduated from Tennessee Temple College. Herchenroder followed his father in serving as pastor of Faith Baptist Church (aka First Baptist Church, Deltona). He is married to Beverley Herchenroder.

DONALD J. HERCHENRODER

Donald J. Herchenroder (1932-2025) was born in Pekin, Illinois, the son of James and Irene Cunningham Herchenroder. He graduated from Tennessee Temple College in 1958 and was ordained in 1968. Herchenroder served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Deltona, (now Faith Baptist Church) 1968-1997. He and his wife, Patricia Herchenroder had four children.

ARTHUR LEWIS HERBERT

Arthur Lewis Herbert (1939- ) was born in Miami, FL. He graduated from Florida Atlantic College, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Herbert served as associate director, Church Annuity of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Linda have one daughter.

DANIEL HERNANDEZ

Daniel Hernandez was born in Cuba. He served as pastor of Iglesia Bautista de Jerusalen Baptist Church, Davie.

PEDRO HERNANDEZ

Pedro Hernandez served as pastor of Iglesia Bautista Unidos en Cristo, Tampa.

GRADY HERNDON

Grady Herndon (1890-1972) attended Bethel College, Russeville, Kentucky and graduated from Georgetown College Theological Seminary, KY. Herndon served as pastor of Manatee Baptist Church, Ozona Baptist Church, Ona Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Alachua, Forest Grove, New Zion Baptist Church, Bonita Springs Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Lake Placid and Bethel Baptist Church, Socrum.

J. W. HERNDON

J. W. Herndon served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Malone.

B. L. HERR

B. L. Herr served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Seabreeze (now Calvary Baptist Church), Daytona Beach.

A. R. HERRING

A. R. Herring was pastor of Mt. Olive Church in Calhoun County and Sardis Baptist Church, Jackson County.

ALVIS HERRING

Alvis Herring (1917-2007) was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, the son of Fredrick H. and Hilda Rebecca Ellenberg Herring. He graduated from Stetson University. Herring served as pastor of Osteen Baptist Church. He and his wife, Barbara Herring had three children.

MITCH HERRING

T. J. HERRING

T. J. Herring (1876-1934) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Parrot and First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach (1925-1932) He and his wife Nina Limeberger Herring had two children.

FRED HERRINGTON

Fred Herrington served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1940-1943, First Baptist Church, Caryville, and Clarksville Baptist Church.

J. D. HERSEY, JR.

J. D. Hersey, Jr. served as pastor of Florahome Baptist Church, 1966-1972.

J. L. HERSEY

J. L. Hersey served as pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church.

CECIL HESS

Cecil Hess was born in Grundy, Virginia. He served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Palatka and Oak Avenue Baptist Church, 1994-1995. Hess and his wife Movita have two children.

JEFF HESSINGER

Jeff Hessinger (1962- ) was born in Tonawanda, NY. He graduated from Florida Bible College, Kissimmee and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hessinger served as director, Personal/Student Evangelism Department of the Florida Baptist Convention.

H. O. HESTER

H. O. Hester was pastor of Dania Baptist Church in 1941.

RAYFORD HESTER

Rayford Hester (1953-1997) was a native of Tifton, Georgia. He served as pastor of Parkway Baptist Church in Tallahassee, First Baptist Church in Panacea, and at the time of his death was pastor of a new church start at Wakulla Springs. Hester died unexpectedly at the age of 44 of leukemia. He and his wife, Jennifer, had one daughter, Stephanie, and one son, Timothy.

ROBERT HOGE BOB HETHERINGTON

Robert Hoge Bob Hetherington was born in Norfolk, Virgina, the son of Willard Stuart and Margie Farmer Hetherington. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hetherington served as the pastor of Fifth Street Baptist Church, Key West. He and his wife, Judith have two children, Gregory and Kimberly.

L. P. PAT HEUER

L. P. Pat Heuer (1952- ) was born in Carrolton, Georgia. He served as pastor of churches in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, including churches in Jasper and Tabernacle Baptist Church, Palatka. Heuer and his wife Teresa Gail Robinson Heuer have two children.

FRED LEE HEWETT

Fred Lee Hewett (1954- ) was born in Melbourne, FL. He graduated from Luther Rice Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Florida. Hewett served as field missionary, East Central Florida, Church Planting Department of the Florida Baptist Convention, 2000-2008. He and his wife Cherryl have two children.

W. J. HEWS

W. J. Hews served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Williston.

ARTHUR B. HEYMAN and MARY BELOW HEYMAN

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Arthur B. Heyman and his wife, Mary Below Heyman, were appointed as Southern Baptist foreign missionaries to Liberia in 1980. Arthur Heyman was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Miami. He attended the University of Florida and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mary Below Heyman was born in Gainesville, Florida. She attended Florida State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Heymans had two sons, Patrick (1974) and Michael (1975).

BILLY GENE HICKEM

Billy Gene Hickem, (1928-2022) was born in Royalton, Illinois. He received the master of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Stetson University in May 1977. Throughout his 55 years in ministry, Hickem served Southern Baptist churches in four states– Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia, including First Baptist Church, Panama City, 1966-1974. Hickem served as assistant executive director of the Florida Baptist Convention from August 1974 until 1983. In this role, he worked with over 2,000 Southern Baptist churches in the state, especially in pastor/staff and church relations. He oversaw all convention properties from Miami to the Panhandle. Upon leaving the Convention, Hickem went back into the local church, serving as pastor of the Riverside Baptist Church in Jacksonville. In 1984 he was elected president of the Florida Baptist State Convention and served for one year. He and his wife, Billie Jean Hickem had four children.

NEIL T. HICKEM

Neil T. Hickem served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Delray Beach.

GLYNN HICKERSON

Glynn Hickerson served as pastor of Astatula Baptist Church, 1960-1962.

JAMES HICKEY

James Hickey led the first worship service and helped to organize Salem Baptist Church, Clay County, November 15, 1885.

D. F. HICKMAN

D. F. Hickman graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, New Orleans. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, St. Augustine, First Baptist Church, Port St. Joe, Carrabelle and Apalachicola.

D. R. HICKMAN

D. R. Hickman served as pastor of Gapway Baptist Church, 1927, Ferndale Baptist Church, Apopka, 1929 and Astatula Baptist Church, 1930.

WALT HICKMAN

Walt Hickman served as the first pastor of Northside Baptist Mission, Riverside.

WILLIAM A. HICKMAN, JR
JANE GRAHAM HICKMAN

William A. Hickman Jr. (1924-) was born in Orlando, Florida, and his wife Jane Graham Hickman (1923-) was born in Tampa, Florida. They served as missionaries to Paraguay for the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board in 1930. He graduated from the University of Florida and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She attended Florida State University and Woman’s Missionary Union Training School in Louisville. Rev. Hickman served as president of the Paraguayan Baptist Theological Institute and executive secretary-treasurer of the Paraguay Baptist Convention. Mrs. Hickman served as superintendent of the beginner Sunday school department and president of the Woman’s Missionary Union at Barrio Jara Baptist Church, Paraguay. The Hickman’s had three children.

B. B. HICKS

B. B. Hicks served as pastor of Fort McCoy Baptist Church, Marion County.

BENTON HICKS

Benton Hicks was a native of Florida. He served Emporia Baptist Church, Pierson, 1951; First Baptist Church, Alachua and Main Street Baptist Church, Inverness. He is married to Carol Hicks.

JAMES HICKS

James Hicks served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Milton.

JERALD HICKS

Jerald Hicks graduated from Jacksonville State University, Alabama, and Samford University, Birmingham. Hicks has served as pastor in Alabama and Florida, including Powers Drive Baptist Church, Orlando, (17 years) and Neptune Road Baptist Church, Kissimmee. He and his wife Mary have two children.

JOHN HICKS

John Hicks served as pastor of Oakdale Baptist Church (now Valley Road), Crestview.

L. C. HICKS

L. C. Hicks (1915-2011) was born in Lee, Florida. Chalman Hicks was tri-vocational. He was a mail carrier for 20 years, pastor for 40 years and farmed all his life. He served churches in Middle Florida, Suwannee, Mercer, Lafayette and Taylor associations. He and his wife Gladys Sevor Hicks were married for 68 years.

MANNING J. HICKS, JR.

Manning J. Hicks, Jr. (1925-2015) was born in Lee, Florida to Manning J. Hicks, Sr. and Manda Thomas Hicks. Hicks graduated from Valdosta State University, Southeastern Baptist Seminary, and Georgia State University. He was a Baptist preacher for 70 years, serving churches in Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. Hicks served as Director of Missions for the Middle Florida Baptist Association and was also a school teacher. He and his wife Letha Buchanan Hicks had three children.

PETE HICKS

Pete Hicks served as pastor of First Baptist Church at Bluewater Bay, Niceville.

THOMAS HICKS

Thomas Hicks (1925-2005) was born in Lakeland, Florida. He was a Naval Air Corps veteran of World War II. Hicks served as pastor of Five Points Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, 1964-1966, Gibsonia Baptist Church and Gapway Baptist Church. He and his wife, Katherine V. had one daughter, Sandra Kay, and one son, Michael Allen.

W. B. HICKS

W. B. Hicks attended Shelton College, St. Albany, WV. Hicks served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Waldo, First Baptist Church, Hawthorne and First Baptist Church, Archer.

W. E. HICKS

W. E. Hicks served as pastor of churces in Missouri and Florida, including First Baptist Church Brandon, 1946-1950; East Gate Baptist Church, and Emmanuel Baptist Church, Gibsonton.

WILLIAM BENTON HICKS

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William Benton Hicks graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Alachua and Main Street Church, Inverness. Both he and his wife Carol are native Floridians.

ALVIN B. HIGDON

Alvin B. Higdon graduated from Howard College, Birmingham, AL. He served as pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Jay, First Baptist Church, Century, Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Holt, First Baptist Church, Graceville, Florida (1944) and First Baptist Church, Ensley (1950-1953).

CLAUD R. HIGDON

Claud R. Higdon served as pastor of Calvary #2 Baptist Church, Pine Grove Baptist Church (1935), Smyrna (now Wallace) Baptist Church (1937), Valley Grove Baptist Church (1939) First Baptist Church, Milligan and Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church all in the Santa Rosa Baptist Association. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higdon of Pensacola and two of his five brothers were also pastors in the Pensacola area.

H. F. HIGDON

H. F. Higdon served as pastor of Long Branch Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

HOWARD S. HIGDON

Howard S. Higdon (1896-1970) was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higdon and a veteran of World War I. He served as pastor of Poplar Dell Baptist Church, Bratt and Smyrna (now Wallace) Baptist Church. Higdon serve as an educator in Florida, Kentucky, Texas and Missouri and retired in 1963. His wife was Lena Higdon. Two of his five brothers were also pastors in the Pensacola area.

JESSE HIGGENBOTHAN

Jesse Higgenbothan served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Destin.

ALLEN HIGGINBOTHAM

Allen Higginbotham the son of Percy and Pearl Higginbotham. He began preaching at age 14 and was licensed to preach at 15. In 1950, at the age of 17 he was called to serve as pastor of Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills. Other Florida pastorates were New England Heights Baptist Church, Apopka, First Baptist Church, Sebring, and First Baptist Church, Apopka. Higginbotham graduated from Florida Southern College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his retirement Higginbotham considers himself an intentional interim preacher serving as an interim pastor at many Florida Baptist churches. He and his wife Mary have six children.

RUFUS HIGGINBOTHAM

Rufus Higginbotham graduated from Mercer University and Southwestern Baptist Theologcial Seminary. He served as pastor of Concordia Baptist Church, Gadsden County and Westside Baptist Church, Fort Pierce. Higginbotham and his wife had two children.

V. A. HIGGS

V. A. Higgs served as pastor of Ferndale Baptist Church, Apopka, 1942 and Lady Lake Baptist Church.

H. W. HIGH

H. W. High served as pastor of Lady Lake Baptist Church, Beulah Baptist Church, Winter Garden and Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka.

W. B. HIGH

W. B. High served as pastor of Sardis Baptist Church, 1896-1897; Corinth Baptist Church (Georgia)1904 and Beulah Baptist Church, (Florida) 1904. He served as missionary for the now defunct Hamilton Baptist Association, 1898-1899 and 1901.

BILL HILD

Bill Hild graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theologica Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Dade City and First Baptist Church, Sarasota, 1997-2020. Hild and his wife, Beverly had one son.

MICHALE C. HILDEBRANT

Michael C. Hildebrant is a native of Long Island, New York. He graduated from the Florida Baptist College and Trinity Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Campbellton (aka Bethlehem) 1991-1993 and began serving Grace Baptist Church of West Pasco in 1995.

F. M. HILL

F. M. Hill served as pastor of State Highway Baptist Church, Tampa, El Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa, and Palm Bay Baptist Church.

J. C. HILL

J. C. Hill served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Chattahoochee, River Junction Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church, Ocala.

JOSEPH A. HILL

Joseph A. Hill (1997-1981) served as pastor of Athene Baptist Church in Ft. Meade, Westhaven Heights, Hialeah, and First Baptist Church, Babson Park, from which he retired. He and his wife, Hazel, had one daughter, Ada, and two sons, Joe and John.

KEITH HILL

Keith Hill served as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Clay County in 1994-1995.

MELVIN HILL, JR.

Melvin Hill, Jr. served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Vero Beach.

PATRICK HENRY HILL, JR.

Patrick Henry Hill, Jr. (1918-) was born in Dade City, Florida. He graduated from Tampa University, Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), Florida Southern College, Stetson University, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hill served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Altoona, 1943-1944. Hill and his wife, Jane Knight Hill served as missionaries for the Southern Baptist Convention to Nigeria, West Africa. They had two sons and one daughter.

S. S. HILL

S. S. Hill (1891-1961) served as president of Georgetown College, KY, 1942-1958. He was pastor of First Baptist Church, Belle Glade at the time of his death. Hill and his wife Mae Hill had one daughter and one son.

TONEY HILL

Toney Hill is a native of Salem, Missouri. He served as pastor of Greenville Baptist Church, 2010-2015 and Bayshore Baptist Church, Bradenton. Hill and his wife, Joy Hill have six children.

WENDELL HILL

Wendell Hill served as pastor of Enterprise Baptist Church, Debary; Calvary Baptist Church, Jasper and Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1971-1975. He and his wife Gladys Hill had two daughters, LeJuan and Levette.

WILLIAM HILL

William Hill served as pastor of Double Branch Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel).

J. L. D. HILLYER

J. L. D. Hillyer served as pastor of Key West Baptist Church.

ESMOND W. HILTON, III

Esmond W. Hilton, III was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Neptune Road Baptist Church, Kissimmee, First Baptist Church, Conway, Blake Memorial Baptist Church, Lake Helen, First Baptist Church, Winter Park and Tuscawilla First Baptist Church in Winter Park. Hilton and his wife, Patricia Hilton have three sons, Jamie, Joey and Jon.

J. W. HILTON

J. W. Hilton served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1913, Rosewood Baptist Church; Cedar Key Baptist Church; Otter Creek Baptist Church; Shiloh Baptist Church; Concord Baptist Church; Second Baptist Church, Kissimmee; Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka and Hillcrest Baptist Church, Palatka (formerly First Baptist Church, Palatka and Palatka Heights). He served as missionary for the St. Johns River Baptist Association in 1901.

JAMES ESMOND HILTON

James Esmond Hilton was born in Orlando, Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained by First Baptist Church, Conway in 1999. In 2004, Hilton became the lead pastor for the Journey, at First Baptist Church, Orange City. He and his wife Shana were married in 1997 and they have four children.

WILLIAM “BILL” HINDS

William “Bill” Hinds (1933-2020) was born in Porum, Oklahoma, the son of Mack Lee and Mary Elizabeth Killion Hinds. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University. Hinds served as the Director of Missions for the Gulf Stream Baptist Association. He and his wife Frances retired to Marianna, Florida.

W. P. HINES

W. P. Hines served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Blountstown and Riverside Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

FRED HINESLEY

Fred Hinesley served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Butler in 1949.

C. J. HINSON

C. J. Hinson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Magnolia, 1933-1937.

J. HINSON

J. Hinson served as pastor of Limestone Baptist Church, Holmes County in 1938.

W. H. “BILL” HINSON

W. H. (Bill) Hinson served as pastor of Wayside Baptist Church, Miami.

G. T. HINTON

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G. T. Hinton (1890-1967) entered the ministry in 1914, and served as a pastor for 53 years. He served as pastor in Kentucky and Florida. Hinton served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Wewahitchka for 12 years, First Baptist Church, Mt. Dora, First Baptist Church, Panama City, First Baptist Church, Fruitland Park, Dalkeith Missionary Church, Pinellas Park Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville Beach, First Baptist Church, Largo, and First Baptist Church, Okahumpka. Hinton and his wife had one daughter.

W. D. HIRES

W. D. Hires (1812-1892) died at Deland, Florida, on July 22, 1892 at age 80. He had served as a pastor.

GENE R. HITCHCOCK

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Gene R. Hitchcock (1929-2004) graduated from Stetson University and Southern Baptist Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Wildwood and was the organizing pastor of Parkland Baptist Church of Winter Haven and served as pastor there for 30 years (1961-1991). Hitchcock and his wife, Patricia, were married 56 years and had two sons; Richard and David, and one daughter, Mary.

J. R. HITE

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J. R. Hite graduated from Grand Canyon College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Keene Terrace Baptist Church, Largo, Parkview Baptist Church, Lake City and Friendship Church Baptist Church, Altamonte Springs.

JAMES HOBBS

James Hobbs served as pastor of Cluster Springs Baptist Church, Walton County.

WILLIAM ANDREW HOBSON

William Andrew Hobson (June 5, 1862-September 22, 1960) was born in Bibb County, Alabama. He was the son of Francis Marion Hobson and Mary Catherine Shows Hobson. He attended Howard College (now Samford University) and received the A.B., D.D. Hobson was ordained in 1884 at Liberty Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Hobson married Lou Alma Cheek of Birmingham on October 2, 1887. They had two children, Mary Kate and Tolbert. Hobson served as pastor of Warrior and Trussville Baptist Churches near Birmingham. He was also pastor at Woodlawn Baptist Church (1894-1896) and Ruhama Baptist Church in Birmingham (1896-1900). He was pastor of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida (1900-1923), and Grace Temple Baptist Church, St. Petersburg (1924-1927). He then served as pastor of Disstan Avenue Baptist Church, St. Petersburg (1928-1946). The church changed its name to Hobson Memorial Baptist Church shortly after Hobson returned in 1946. Hobson also served two years as editor of the Florida Baptist Witness. While at First Baptist Church, Jacksonville he organized the School of Prophets ministry. He served as a member of the State Board of Missions (1900-1926), as a member of the trustees at Stetson University (1903-1960), Florida Baptist Orphanage, and the Southern Baptist Convention Sunday School Board (1910-1923). He died in Birmingham after living nearly 100 years. His funeral was at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville.

WAYNE C. HOCKETT

Wayne C. Hockett (1921-1972) was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of Wayne Guthrie and Mabel Rose Turner Hockett. He served as pastor of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 1949-1950; Aripeka Baptist Church and Safety Harbor Baptist Church. Hockett and his wife, Audrey Hockett had six children.

DAVID HODGE

David Hodge serves as pastor of Turningpoint Community Church, Palm Coast. Wife: Terri.

J. E. HODGE

J. E. Hodge served as missionary for the Harmony Baptist Association, 1910-1917 and pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1914. He and his wife, Martha J. Hodge had eight children.

CHARLES HODGES

Charles Hodges graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor in churches in North Carolina and as development associate with the North Carolina Baptist Children’s Home. In 1984, Hodges accepted the position of assistant executive director for the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. In 1994, Hodges became president of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. He retired in 2002. Hodges and his wife Rose Marie Bozart Hodges had one son.

D. W. HODGES

D. W. Hodges served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Port St. Joe and First Baptist Church, Cottondale, 1929-1946.

DON HODGES

Don Hodges served as pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Perry, 1983.

J. E. HODGES

J. E. Hodges was a native of Panama City, Florida. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hodges served as pastor of churches in Kentucky and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Vernon, 1954-1957, First Baptist Church, Campbellton (aka Bethlehem) 1962-1963 and Callaway Baptist Church. He and his wife had four sons.

ART HOFF

Art Hoff served as pastor of Frink Baptist Church, 1980.

ANTHONY L. HOFFMAN

Anthony L. Hoffman (1969- ) was born in Fort Myers, FL. He graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Seminary. Hoffman served as associate for the Sunday School Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Teresa Reeves Hoffman have four children.

B. GRANT HOFFMAN

B. Grant Hoffman served as pastor of North Peninsula Baptist Church, Ormond Beach.

W. A. HOFFMAN

W. A. Hoffman served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Eau Gallie, 1907-1908.

MICHAEL J. HOFFMANN

Michael J. Hoffman (1954- ) was born in Miami, FL. He graduated from Florida State University, the University of Tennessee and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hoffmann served as field missionary, Church Planting Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Barbara have two children.

KENTON C. HOFMEISTER

Kenton C. Hofmeister (1937-2018) was born in Queens, NY, the son of Charles and Joyce Hofmeister. He graduated from Carson Newman College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hofmeister served as pastor in Kentucky and Florida including Azalea Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. He and his wife, Ann two children.

PAUL HOFMEISTER

Paul Hofmeister served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Okahumpka.

BILL HOGAN

Bill Hogan served as pastor of Central Baptist Church (AKA Maranatha).

STEPHEN E. “SPIKE” HOGAN

Stephen E. Hogan “Spike” (1958- ) was born in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from William Carey College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hogan served as pastor of Wright Baptist Church and Chets Baptist Church, Jacksonville. He served as director of Pastoral Ministries Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. Hogan and his wife Kathryn Whiddon Hogan have two daughters. Source: Florida Baptist Historical Society files.

WILSON ARTHUR HOGAN

Wilson Arthur Hogan (1908-1995) was born at Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was the son of Marcus Leon Hogan and Zillah Eupora Wainwright Hogan. He had five brothers; Daniel (1869), Leland (1904), Leon and Cleon (1906), Colin (1913), and four sisters; Aldine (1898), Luena (1900), Alma (1902), and Mattye (1910). Hogan was raised in Hattiesburg (1908-1928), and graduated from Dixie High School in 1928. Hogan attended Mississippi College (B.A., 1932), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (Th.M., 1942). Hogan was converted at age 14 and baptized into the Dixie Baptist Church at Hattiesburg on August 22, 1922. He was ordained there on August 10, 1928. He married Nilda Idress King on April 12, 1934, at Oxford Mississippi. They had three children; Wilson, Jr., (1935), Nilda Ann (1939), and Mary (1941). Hogan served as pastor of a number of Baptist churches. These pastorates include Steens Creek in Florence, Mississippi (1942-1943), Star at Star, Mississippi (1942-1943), Clarke-Venable Memorial at Decatur, Mississippi (1943-1948), Bay Springs in Bay Springs, Mississippi (1948-1950), and Whitfield Memorial in Pensacola, Florida.

RUDOLPOH VELT HOGARTH

Rudolpoh Velt Hogarth (1907-1989) was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida. He was a native of Clay County was a Florida Baptist preacher for 52 years. He lived in Palatka for 70 years. He served as pastor of First Baptist, Francis, Satsuma, East Palatka First, Hope Baptist Church, Starke, Old Hollister Baptist Church, and Trinity of Palatka. He was also pastor of Southside, Sanford, Hope in Theresa, Woodlawn in Johnson, Decoy, Green Cove Springs, Ochwilla near Melrose, Beulah in Beulah, Providence in Bardin, and Salem near Green Cove Springs. In 1978 the associational minutes of St. Johns River Baptist Association were dedicated to him and his wife. Hogarth and his wife Lucille Chase Hogarth have three daughters.

JAMES O. HOLBROOK

James O. Holbrook was a native of Washington, D. C. He graduated from Bob Jones University and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Holbrook served as pastor of McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers, 1968-1998. He and his wife, Gean Holbrook had two children, James and Romona.

RALPH HOLBROOK

Ralph Rusty Holbrook (1936-2004) died while serving as pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church, Hudson. He was a veteran of the Korean War and previously served as pastor of Pasadena Church, Dade City. Holbrook and his wife, Debra, had three children; James, Daniel, and Laurie.

I. F. HOLCOMB

I. F. Holcomb served as pastor of Peace Creek Church and died in February 1898, and his wife died in April 1898.

JOE HOLDEN, SR.

Joe Holden, Sr. served as pastor of Wright Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach, 1964-1966.

ROBERT JEFFERSON HOLDER

Robert Jefferson Holder graduated from Mercer University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia, before going as pastor at First Baptist Church, Dunedin in 1980.

DONALD HOLIDAY

Donald Holiday served as pastor of Grand Ridge Baptist Church.

G. E. HOLIFIED

G. E. Holified served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sopchoppy.

W. A. HOLIWAY

W. A. Holiway served as pastor of Double Branch Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel).

DAN HOLLAND

Dan Holland is a graduate of the Baptist College of Florida. He has served as pastor in Tennessee and in 2014 became pastor of First Baptist Church, Welaka. He and his wife Mary Elizabeth have three children.

E. W. HOLLAND

E. W. Holland served as pastor of Blake Memorial Baptist Church, Lake Helen.

H. KENNETH HOLLAND

H. Kenneth Holland native of Wimauma, FL, graduated from Stetson University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Holland retired in 1992 after more than 30 years in ministry, which included stints as a pastor, director of missions, Ridge Baptist Association and church planting consultant with the Home Mission Board (North American Mission Board) and the Florida Baptist Convention. He served as pastor of Thomasville Road Baptist Church, Tallahassee. Holland and his wife Dorothy have one son Harvey.

J. H. HOLLAND

J. H. Holland served as pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, Bonifay, 1923.

MIKE HOLLAND

Mike Holland was licensed by Westside Baptist Church, Plant City and ordained by Shiloh Baptist Church, Plant City. He graduated from Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville. Holland served as pastor of First Baptist Church Sydney, Dover. Wife: Charlotte.

WALTER W. HOLLAND

Walter W. Holland (1920-1996) was a native of Lakeland, Florida. He served as pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church, Plant City; Bonnie Baptist Church, Lakeland; Westside Baptist Church, Plant City; Starke Lake Baptist Church, Ocoee; and the First Baptist Church, Gardner. He and his wife Treva had three sons and three daughters.

E. L. HOLLEY

E. L. Holley served as pastor of Ecofina in West Florida Baptist Association in 1870.

J. B. HOLLEY

J. B. Holley moved from Kentucky to become pastor of the Gainesville Baptist Church in 1902, where he served until 1903. He also served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Winter Garden, 1922-1923. He moved to Georgia where he served as pastor of several churches before returning to Florida to pastor First Baptist Church, Winter Garden. Holley and W. A. Hobson were co-editors of the Southern Baptist Witness during the early 1900s. Holley died March 20, 1924 shortly after accepting the pastorate at First Baptist Church, Winter Park in September, 1923.

JOHN E. HOLLEY

John E. Holley (1849-1924) was born in Monroe County, Alabama, to James D. Holley and Susan E. Etheridge. He married Rebecca Jane Wiggins in 1868 and they had at least five sons; William, James, Burrel, John, and Charles. Rebecca died in 1897. Holley then married Sabra Boan and they had one child, Allison. John E. Holley rode horse back and traveled by boat to serve churches in the Escambia County area including Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a faithful missionary, pastor, and church starter in North West Florida.

JOHN F. HOLLEY

John F. Holley served as pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Crestview, 1967-1972 and Plainview Baptist Church, Pensacola, 1972-1975.

ROBERT HOLLEY

Robert Holley served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jasper, and Morningside Baptist Church, Tallahassee.

RONALD L. HOLLEY

Ronald L. Holley pastored churches in Virginia and Florida before serving as director of missions for the Orange Blossom Baptist Association, 1984-2003. He and his wife, Cynthia Holley had two children, Zana and Steve.

ERIC HOLLEYMAN

Eric Holleyman graduated from high school at Mullberry in 1973. He also graduated from Mississippi College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (ThD.). During the summer of 1975 he served as a missionary to Israel. Holleyman served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church in Pontchatoula, Louisiana, and First Baptist Church in Quincy, Florida before moving to pastor in Waco, Texas. As senior pastor of Waco he had the opportunity to teach as an adjunct for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and for Baylor University. In 2002, Holleyman became a fulltime professor at Baylor serving with the Department of Religion. Holleyman and his wife, Clara Glascock, a registered nurse, have two children; Courtney and Taylor.

MAX W. HOLLEYMAN

Max W. Holleyman (1921-2017) was the son of W. P. and Alice Holleyman. He graduated from Baylor University. Holleyman pastored churches in Texas, Mississippi and Florida including First Baptist Church, Lake Placid and First Baptist Church, Mulberry. He and is wife, Dunreath Holleyman had four sons.

BRINSON HOLLIS

Brinson Hollis Served in the West Florida Baptist Association and lived in Marianna in 1860.

WILLIAM HOLLIS

William Hollis (1907-1990) worked for Publix Super Markets for more than 40 years, and retired as vice president. His son, Mark, has served as president. William and Mark Hollis, and other family members have funded the Hollis Leadership Program at Stetson University with gifts of over three million dollars. Hollis and his wife, Nina B. Hollis, had three children, Mark, William Jr., and Marjorie.

JOHN HOLLOWAY

John Holloway (1951- ) was born in Alexander City, AL. He graduated from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY and Trinity Theological Seminary, Newburgh, ID. Holloway served as Team Strategist for the Partnership Mission Team of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Jane have two children.

WESCOAT HOLLOWAY

Westcoat Holloway (1935-2018) was born in Beaufort, South Carolina and grew up in Alachua County. Holloway graduated from Baptist Bible Institute and Luther Rice Seminary. He was ordained in 1956 by the First Baptist Church, Alachua and pastored churches in Florida, Georgia and Alabama for over 56 years. Holloway and his wife Barbara had one son and two daughters.

DONNIE HOLLY

Donnie Holly graduated from Florida State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Morningside Baptist Church, Tallahassee, First Baptist Church, Jasper and First Baptist Church, Pinellas Park. Holly and his wife, Kathy have three children.

A. A. HOLMES

A. A. Holmes was a state evangelist in California before coming to Florida where he served as a field worker and evangelist for Orlando district and pastor of First Baptist Church, Groveland, 1922.

C. F. HOLMES

C. F. Holmes served as pastor of Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford.

EDWARD A. HOLMES, JR.

Edward A. Holmes, Jr. (b. 1920; d.1999) served as Curator, Florida Baptist Historical Society 1961 — 1962 while serving as an assistant professor of religion at Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. Subsequently Dr. Holmes was promoted to associate professor of philosophy at Stetson. He earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University and the Bachelor of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Emory University.

HENRY HOLMES

Henry Holmes served as pastor of Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford.

J. CHALMES HOLMES

Chalmes Holmes, (1928-2015) was born in Perry, FL and graduated from Mercer University, GA. And Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth. He served as pastor in Georgia and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Vero Beach. Holmes and his wife Sarah had two children.

J. J. HOLMES

J. J. Holmes served as pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church and Pine Level Baptist Church in 1894. He served as pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church and Pine Level Baptist Church in 1895.

R. M. HOLMES

R. M. Holmes served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sorrento.

ROBERT HOLMES

Robert Holmes served as pastor of Plymouth Baptist Church, Mt. Dora.

W. H. HOLMES

W. H. Holmes served as pastor of Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford.

ADONIRAM JUDSON HOLT

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Adoniram Judson Holt (December 1, 1847-May 15, 1933) was born in Somerset, Kentucky. He attended McKenzie College and received a D.D. degree from Baylor University in Texas. He also attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and later served as a trustee there. In 1862 Holt entered the Confederate Army at age 15 and served for the rest of the war. In 1875-76 he served as a missionary among the Seminole Indians, and from 1877-1879 served as a missionary to the Indians in the Oklahoma Territory. Holt served as pastor in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida. The Baptist churches in Florida included Lake City, Kissimmee, Boca Grande, Arcadia, and Punta Gorda (1924-1927). Holt served as moderator of Peace River Baptist Association for six years and as president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Florida (1913-1914). He was editor of the Florida Baptist Witness from 1914-1918. Holt was one of the leading Baptist preachers of his day, and had a wide influence in evangelism, missions, publication, and denominational service. The 1933 Florida Baptist Convention Annual was dedicated to Dr. Holt. Holt was married to Alice Markham, and they had three children. Upon her death, he married Emma Dennis, and they had ten children. He and Emma were married 58 years.

BERNARD D. HOLT

Bernard D. Holt (1912-1995) was born in Indiana, the son of James David and Fleata Edna Parvin Holt. He served as pastor of Lake View Baptist Church, Miami, 1951-1952, Margate Baptist Mission, Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, 1961-1981 and Queens Park Baptist Church. Holt and his wife, Nova Genevieve “Jean” Rehfeldt Holt had one son, Donald.

DAVID HOLT

David Holt served as pastor of Satsuma Baptist Church.

DAVID E. HOLT

David E. Holt was the son of Edgar Linton and Dorothy Holt. He served as pastor of Victory Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Hollywood and Worship Center, Plantation. Holt and his wife, Janet Deadwyler Holt had three children.

E. A. HOLT

E. A. Holt served as pastor of Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka, 1891-1896.

KENNETH HOLT

Kenneth Holt was born in Apopka, Florida. He graduated from Barrington College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Holt served as pastor of churches in Delaware and Florida, including Pinecrest Baptist Church, Orlando. He and his wife, Marjorie Barr Holt had two daughters, Pam and Julie.

KENNETH HOLT

Kenneth Holt served as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1999-2005. He is married to Vickie Holt.

SCOTT D. HOLT

Scott D. Holt (1965- ) was born in Warner Robins, GA. He graduated from Georgia Southern College and the University of North Florida. Holt served as director, Accounting Department Business Services Division of the Florida Baptist Convention, 1987-2008. In 2008, he became CEO/President of the Florida Baptist Credit Union. He and his wife Endia G. Holt have two children.

EDWIN G. HOLTON

Edwin G. Holton (1933-2013) was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired employee from J. C. Penney before moving to Florida in 1992. Holton served as an associate director of missions for the South Florida Baptist Association. He led in the organization of Great Commission Baptist Church in Lakeland. He and his wife Dollie, had sons Edwin, Jerry and Michael.

TOMMIE L. HOLTON, SR.

Tommie L. Holton, Sr. (1934-2010) was born in Cocoa, Florida, the son of George W. and Bernice Holton. He was ordained in 1979 by the Lebanon Baptist Church, Branford. Holton served as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Palatka and Sunrise Baptist Church, St. Lucie (formerly White City Baptist). He was involved for many years with the prison ministry at Raiford State Prison. Holton and his wife Barbara Ann Goodwin Holton had four children.

WILLIAM S. HOLTON

William S. Holton was a native of Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended Mars Hill College and Guiford College in North Carolina and graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Holton served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida, including Gibsonton Baptist Church, Manhattan Baptist Church, Tampa and First Baptist Church, Fort Meade. He and his wife had two sons.

DANIEL S. HOMAN

Daniel S. Homan graduated from Howard College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Ridge Blvd. Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

JOHN WILEY HONEA, SR.

John Wiley Honea, Sr. ( -1986) was a native of Cullman, Alabama. Honea graduated from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama and the University of Alabama. He served as a teacher and county school administrator in Alabama before being ordained into the ministry. Honea served as pastor of Orange Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Pierce and Pioneer Baptist Church, Vero Beach. Honea and his wife, Lillian Honea had three children.

FRITZ HONORE

Fritz Honore served as pastor of L Arche de Noe, Miami.

DARROL HOOD

Darrol Hood graduated from Liberty University. He served as director of missions for the Ridge Baptist Association, 1996-1999. Hood serves as pastor of First Baptist Church, Frostproof. He and his wife, Linda Hood have two children.

DONNIE HOOD

Donnie Hood served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Harold.

NORTHRUP HOOD

Northrup Hood served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, 1978.

CHARLES FRANK HOOKER

Charles Frank Hooker (1894-1973) served as a Baptist preacher for over 50 years. He served as pastor of 29 churches in Illinois and Florida. Hooker moved to Florida in 1936, and had at least 30 men to surrender to the call to preach under his influence. Hooker served as a chaplain in World War I, on the front lines, where he was allowed to preach to the captured Germans. He and his wife, Lucille, had four children.

DAVID HOPE

David Hope was born in Brooksville, Florida, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hope. He attended Georgetown College, Luther Rice Seminary, the University of South Florida and Trinity College. Hope served as pastor of Weeki Wachee Baptist Church, Tribly Baptist Church, Hicks Road Baptist Church, Hudson, First Baptist Church, Sanibel Island, Amelia Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Hernando Beach, and Bethel Baptist Church, Pasco County. He and his wife Sandee have four children.

JAMES RONALD HOPE

James Ronald “Bud” Hope (1932- ) was born in Chattanooga, TN. He graduated from Stetson University (A. B., 1966) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (ThM., 1968). Hope served in the United States Air Force and served as pastor in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee. Hope had extensive interest and experience in the business world and he married Theresa Hope who was a registered nurse.

WADE S. HOPKIN

Wade S. Hopkin served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Fort Walton, 1959-1967.

WILLIAM DENNIS HOPKINS

William Dennis Hopkins (1930-2007) was born in Chumuckla, Florida, the son of William David and Beatrice Hopkins. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1946-1972. Hopkins graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville, 1987.He has served as pastor of Temple Baptist, Midway Baptist, Howard Creek Baptist, First Baptist, Sunnyside and The Lighthouse Baptist Church. Hopkins and his wife Annie Ruth had a son.

LESLIE HORN

Leslie Horn served as pastor of Inman Park Baptist Church, Winter Haven.

PAUL HORNADAY

Paul Hornady served as a pastor in Florida and died in 1890 as a young man with great promise.

ELMER HORNE

Elmer Horne served as pastor of Emporia Baptist Church, Pierson, 1940-1941.

HAROLD HORNE

Harold Horne was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Furman university, Southwestern Theological Seminary and Southern Cross University. Horne served as pastor of churches in Alaska, Texas, South Carolina and Florida, including Manhattan Baptist Church, Tampa. He served with the Home Mission Board doing mission work in Mexico.

JAMES L. HORNE

James L. Horne served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Homeland and First Baptist Church, Largo.

C. H. HORNSBY

C. H. Hornsby served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Havana.

R. W. HORRELL

R. W. Horrell (1865-1918) was a native of South Carolina. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Zolfo Springs and Boca Grande Baptist Church. He and his wife had eight children.

ALVA HORTON

Alva Hortin (1910-1994) was born in Lee, and was the founding pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Palatka. He served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Perry for 20 years, and also served Lydia Baptist Church, Cross City, Oakland Baptist Church, and in Hopewell.

CHARLES HORTON

Horton,-Charles

Charles Horton (1937- ) was born in Palatka, Florida, the son of Alva E. And Estelle Minton Horton. He is a graduate of Stetson University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Flagami Baptist Church, Miami, and then went as pastor of College Park Baptist Church, Orlando from April 1977 to 2006. In 2009 Horton was called as pastor of FBC, Cocoa, where he served until 2014. He and his wife Carolyn have two children.

HARRY HORTON

Harry Horton served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jasper and Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper.

MARILYN ‘FRANCES’ HORTON

Marilyn ‘Frances’ Horton (1925-2015) was born in Frostproof, Florida. Pensacola became her hometown and at age 16 she trusted Christ as her Savior. She attended Stetson University (B.A.) and Carver School of Missions and Social Work (MRE). Frances Horton was appointed a Southern Baptist missionary to Japan in 1952 and served there for 35 years.

WILLIAM BUTLER HORTON, SR.

William Butler Horton, Sr. (1916-1962) was the son of Vincent Horton and Mary Jane Hale Horton-Bailey. He served as pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Palatka, 1942-1944 and Providence Baptist Church, Palatka. Horton, Sr. and his wife Merdice Cercile Cook Horton were both killed in an automobile accident January 27, 1962. They had two sons.

N. P. HOTCHKISS

N. P. Hotchkiss was pastor of Apopka Church in Orange County, Alachua Association in 1856.

WILLIAM HOUCK

William Houck served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, New Port Richey.

JOE W. HOUGH

Hough,-Joe

Joe W. Hough (1908-1972) served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, 1937, First Baptist Church, Cedar Key, Barberville Baptist Church (1937), First Baptist Church, Crestview, (1944-1948), Fellowship Baptist Church, Tallahassee, (1957-1965), and Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola.

W. H. HOUSE

W. H. House served as pastor of Key West Baptist Church.

DON HOUSER

Don Houser (1922-2008) was educated at Texas Wesleyan University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth. He served as pastor of five churches from 1953-1989, including First Church of Greater Miami, and East Naples Church Baptist Church. Houser and his wife Helen had three children.

CARL W. HOUSTON

Carl W. Houston graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Skycrest Baptist Church, Clearwater, 1954-1978. Houston and his wife, Doris served as missionaries in Blantyre, Malawi, Southeast Africa. They had four sons.

CHARLES HOUSTON

Charles Houston served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Taylor County, Leon Ebenezer Baptist Church, Leon County, Haywood Cates Baptist Church, Tallahassee and Woodrun Baptist Church.

I. S. HOUSTON

In the 1853 Florida Baptist Associational Minutes, I. S. Houston was listed as the pastor of Summerhill Church located in Madison County, Florida.

I. T. HOUSTON

I. T. Houston served as pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Madison County, 1854-1860.

J. HOUSTON

J. Houston served as pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Madison County, 1850-1852.

J. T. HOUSTON

In the 1848 Florida Baptist Associational Minutes J. T. Houston was listed as pastor of Sharon Church in Madison.

BARRY C. HOWARD

Howard,-Barry

Barry C. Howard graduated from Jacksonville State University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Columbia Seminary. He served at Brookwood Baptist Church in Birmingham and First Baptist Church Corbin, Kentucky. He became pastor of First Baptist Church, Pensacola in 2005. He and his wife, Amanda, married in 1985.

CHARLES R. HOWARD

Charles R. Howard served as pastor of Fellowship Restorational, Daytona Beach.

DAVID HOWARD

David Howard served as pastor of Beacon Baptist Church, Hudson, 1987-1993.

H. A. HOWARD

H. A. Howard served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Chattahoochee.

HARVEY HOWARD

Harvey Howard was born in Loughman, Florida. He was ordained December 18, 1955 by Midway Baptist Church, Palatka at the request of Diniland Baptist Church near Kissimmee where he had been called as pastor. He served as pastor of Lunda Baptist Mission (now Southside Baptist Church, Palatka), New Hope Baptist Church, Palatka and Midway Baptist Church. Howard married Bernice Roberts and they have seven children.

HERMAN S. HOWARD

Herman S. Howard served as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Panama City 1909-1911, First Baptist Church, Fort Meade, First Baptist Church, Greensboro, Gadsden County, First Baptist Church, Blountstown, and First Baptist Church, Cocoa.

J. L. HOWARD

J. L. Howard (1920-2017) was born in Dowling Park, Florida, the son of Jame and Mamie Elizabeth Rutherford Howard. He was ordained on October 10, 1954. Howard served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, Haines City; First Baptist Church, Lucerne Park and Athens Baptist Church, Fort Meade. He married Marie J. Howard in 1939 (1921-1987) they had two children and his second wife, Viola France Howard in 1989 (1927-2018).

L. D. HOWARD

L. D. Howard attended Stetson University with the desire to train for the ministry as a pastor. While working to earn money by selling books, his horse ran away and he was thrown out of his conveyance. He was seriously injured and died a week later in July 1901 in Moultrie, Georgia. Howard had dropped out of school due to poor health, when the tragedy occurred. He was a pious young man and eager to train for ministerial usefulness.

MARVIN W. HOWARD

Marvin W. Howard (1924-2009) was born in St. Petersburg. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Stetson University and the University of California. Howard served as Baptist Campus Director, Pensacola area, Student Work Department of the Florida Baptist Convention, 1972-1986. He and his wife, Hilma (Kitty) Alford Howard had four children.

R. M. HOWARD

R. M. Howard served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Waldo, 1918.

RUSSELL HOWARD

Russell Howard has served as lead pastor of McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers since 2017.

S. H. HOWARD

S. H. Howard served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Malone.

VILLARD B. HOWARD

Villard B. Howard served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs.

CARL ALONZO HOWELL

Carl Alonzo Howell (December 15, 1901-December 8, 1978) was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Howell graduated from Danbridge High School in Danbridge, Tennessee. He attended Carson-Newman College (B.A.), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (B.D., 1929). Howell was ordained by First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He married Gladys Fulton on December 28, 1919, and they had three children; John, Anne, and Carol. Howell was pastor in Dayton, Tennessee; Eustis, Florida; Leesburg, Florida; and Chattanooga, Tennessee from 1928-1945. In 1945 he became pastor of Murray Hill Baptist Church, Jacksonville and while he was pastor the church started eleven missions and had twenty men licensed to preach. Howell was President of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1958 and 1959. He served as a trustee at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville from 1958 to 1970.

E. MILFORD HOWELL

E. Milford Howell (1918-1993) was a native of Texas. He served as a foreign missionary to Nigeria from 1943 to 1964. He served as a pastor in Texas and Maryland until he came to Florida in 1972 where he served as director of missions for Southwest Florida Association until 1983. He and his wife, Eleanor, had one daughter, May, and two sons, Daniel and William.

GERALD E. HOWELL

Gerald E. Howell served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Chiefland, 1969.

JAMES W. HOWELL

James W. Howell served as pastor of Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka and Trinity Baptist Church, Palatka.

JOHN C. HOWELL

John C. Howell was a native of Miami, Florida. He graduated from Stetson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Howell served as pastor of churches in Texas and Florida, including West Bradenton Baptist Church. He and his wife, Doris Howell had one son.

JOHN E. HOWELL

John E. Howell (1933-1979) died of a brain tumor at age 46 in Louisville, Kentucky. Howell had served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., First Baptist Church in Deland, Florida, and Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky from 1972 to 1978. Howell was a graduate of Stetson, Southeastern Theological Seminary, and Duke University. His father was Carl Howell who served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1958-1959. Howell and his wife, Bettye Henderson Howell, had two daughters, Leslie and Emily, and three sons, John, Philip, and Daniel.

LEE HOWELL

Lee Howell (1964- ) was born in Columbia, SC. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of California. Howell served as Baptist Campus Minister, Florida State University, Tallahassee for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Amy McAlister Howell have one daughter.

LESLIE R. HOWELL

Leslie R. Howell served as pastor of University Drive Baptist Church, Coral Springs.

M. J. HOWELL

M. J. Howell served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1928-1930 and Oakland Baptist Church both of Taylor County.

MARK A. HOWELL

Mark A. Howell graduated from Carson-Newman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been in the ministry for nearly 30 years and has served as Senior Pastor of churches in Florida, Texas, Kentucky and Arkansas. Additionally, he served on the faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky as Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministries. He currently teaches adjunctively for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boston Baptist College and serves as pastor of First Baptist Church, Daytona. Howell and his wife, Carman have two daughters, Abigail and Rebekah.

SIM PEARMAN HOWELL

Howell,-Sim

Sim Pearman Howell (1907-1986) was born in Wellborn, Florida, and accepted Christ as Saviour at age eleven. He served as a policeman in Jacksonville for 20 years. He served as sheriff of Suwannee County from 1948 to 1952, but chose not to run for reelection. He was licensed to preach by Union Baptist Church in 1952. Howell attended Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, Florida, and served as student pastor in Florida and Alabama. In Florida he served as pastor of Old Providence Baptist Church in Columbia County, and Ephesus in Hilliard. He retired in 1975.

W. F. HOWELL

W. F. Howell served as pastor of Laurel View Baptist Church, Pensacola, Hickory Hammock Baptist Church, 1951-1952 and Emmanuel Baptist Mission, 1953.

W. M. HOWELL

W. M. Howell (1828- ) was born in Twiggs County, Georgia, the son of Hiram and Mary Howell. He attended Union University, Tennessee. Howell was ordained by Daleville Baptist Church, Alabama in 1859. He served as pastor in Alabama and Florida including First Baptist Church, Campbellton in 1865, Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, Henry, Alabama, Greenwood Baptist Church, and Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vernon. Howell married H. N. McKeicher in 1858 and they had nine children.

W. S. HOWELL

W. S. Howell served as pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church in 1951.

W. W. HOWELL

W. W. Howell served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Campbellton) 1864-1868.

W. H. HUBBARD

W. H. Hubbard served as pastor of churches in New York, Kentucky, Maryland and Florida. He served as pastor at West Palm Beach, First Baptist Church, Hastings, Plant City, and St. Petersburg. Other churches he served were Grace Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church.

FRED D. HUBBS

Fred D. Hubbs (1924-2004) served as pastor of Arlington Baptist Church in Jacksonville from 1976-1984. He was appointed in 1952 as director of missions for Southern Baptists in Michigan and served as their first executive director until 1971. Hubbs and his wife Shirley were married 61 years, and had four children; Sharon, Carol, Deborah, and Fred Junior.

THOMAS SHIVERS HUBERT

Thomas Shivers Hubert (October 12, 1860-April 4, 1953) was born in Warrenton, Georgia. He was licensed to preach at age 19. He graduated from Vanderbilt University. He served as pastor in Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. He served at First Baptist Church, Lake City, College Street Baptist Church, Dade City, (formerly Oak Grove Baptist Church, now First Baptist Church, Dade City) (1913-1915) and First Baptist Church in Kissimmee, Florida (1926-1941). It is said he performed more weddings than any other ministry in the history of Osceola County.

ROLAND C. HUDLOW, SR.

Roland C. Hudlow, Sr. (1909-1993) was a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hudlow served as pastor of churches in North Carolina and Florida including Sylvania Heights Baptist Church, Miami; Coral Villa Baptist Church, Miami; and First Baptist Church, Holly Hill. He served as director of missions for the Shiloh Baptist Association in 1976. Hudlow also worked for the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. Hudlow and his wife, Rusada W. Hudlow had three children.

J. E. HUDSON

J. E. Hudson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sorrento.

JOE HUDSON

Joe Hudson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pahokee. Sorrento.

JOHN NORTON HUDSON

John Norton Hudson (1902-) was born in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. Hudson served as pastor of Concord Baptist Church, Tampa, and Bay Haven Baptist Church, Sarasota, 1936-1940. He and his wife Helen had three children.

TRAVIS HUDSON

Hudson,-Travis

Travis Hudson served as pastor of New Hope Church, Wauchula (1974-1980), First Baptist Church, Williston, Hardeetown Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church, Samoset. His wife is Ruth Hudson.

JACK HUGHEN

Jack Hughen served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Ensley.

LEWIS D. HUGHEN

Lewis D. Hughen served as pastor of Hickory Hammock Baptist Church, 1962-1967.

JIM HUGHENS

Jim Hughens served as pastor of Hobe Sound Baptist Church, 1967-1972.

CHARLES HUGHES

Charles Hughes served as pastor of Haywood Cates Baptist Church, Tallahassee.

HUEY HUGHES

Huey Hughes (1942-2017) was born in Geneva County, Alabama, the son of Damon and Merle Brannon Hughes. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida, including Union Hill Baptist Church, Bonifay, 1996-1999. Hughes and his wife, Sherleen Tew Hughes had four children.

HUMPHREY O. HUGHES

Humphrey O. Hughes (1891-1981) was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Augusta L. Almand and Humphrey O. Hughes, Sr. He graduated from Mercer University in 1917. Hughes was ordained in 1917. He served as pastor of churches in Georgia and Florida, including First Baptist Churches of Malone, Jasper, Greenwood (1930-1934), Waldo (1942-1943), and Monticello (1944-1955). He and his wife, Augusta Louise Howard Hughes had two daughters and two sons.

I. E. HUGHES

I. S. Hughes served as the first pastor of Dixieland Baptist Church.

JAMES HUGHES

James Hughes (1937-) was born in Holmes County, Florida. James served two years in the army and in 1960 married Binnie Evans Hughes. He worked at Monsanto Corporation from 1958 to 1990. He attended Bay Minette Community College and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Extension. Hughes was saved in 1975 and ordained as a minister in 1989. He and Binnie were appointed as full time missionaries by the SBC, Forgein Misson Board in 1989 and served in Ogbomosho, Nigeria until 1996. Hughes served as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Bluff Springs, 1999-2007.

JAMES P. HUGHES

James P. Hughes died October 9, 2003, at age 75. He had served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sunny Hills in Chipley and First Baptist Church, Wausau. He and his wife, Lois, had three children; James Jr., Lee Ann, and Patricia.

MORGAN MORRIS HUGHES

Morgan Morris Hughes (1908-1965) was born in Northport, Alabama, the son of Steven Ewell and Martha M. “Mattie” Redd Hughes. He was ordained at Gapway Baptist Church, Lakeland. Hughes served as pastor of Green Pond Baptist Church, Polk City, 1946-1947; Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, 1948-1950; Crossroads Baptist Church, Lithia, 1951-1954; Northside Baptist Church, Lakeland, 1954-1956; Homosassa Baptist Church, 1959-1962 and Fort Dade Baptist Church, 1963-1965. He and his wife Loretta Judy Hughes three children.

OATHER B. HUGHES

Oather B. Hughes (1919-2003) was the son of Richard Bartley and Georgia Byrd Hughes. He served as pastor of Tribly Baptist Church, 1952-1953. Hughes and his wife Jewel Cranford Hughes had two sons.

ROBERT T. HUGHES

Robert T. Hughes served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs, Immanuel Baptist Church, Gainesville and Forest Park Baptist Church, Tampa.

S. M. HUGHES

S. M. Hughes (-1895) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Orlando in 1893.

T. RUSSELL HUGHES

T. Russell Hughes (1940- ) was born in Beaumont, TX, the son of Charles Samuel and Electra Katherine Phillips Hughes. He graduated from Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth. Hughes served as associate for the Sunday School Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Nancy Henderson Hughes were married in 1966. They had two children.

W. H. HUGHES

W. H. Hughes served as the first pastor of Cove Bend (First Baptist Church), Floral City.

WILLIAM J. HUGHES

William J. Hughes (September 15, 1849-April 18, 1900) was the son of Green B. Hughes, and grandson of John Hughes. He was born in Wilkinson County, Georgia, September 15, 1849. He was converted at age 15, and attended Mercer University, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ordained after graduating from Mercer, Hughes worked in Georgia. He came to the Alachua Association in 1876. His first wife was Mary Ellis of Georgia. His second wife was Edith Armstrong. He served as pastor of most of the churches in Sumter County and several churches in Marion, Lake, Citrus, and Hernando counties also. Hughes served three years as moderator of Alachua Association. He died at Webster, Florida, on April 18, 1900. There were five daughters by his first marriage, and one son and one daughter by his second marriage.

JOE HUGHS

Joe Hughs served as pastor of San Pedro Baptist Church, Taylor County in 1965.

ROBERT M. HULING

Robert M. Huling served as pastor of churches in Georgia, Texas and Florida, including Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

B. I. HULL

B. I. Hull (1846-1915) was born in Marion County, Florida, the son of John T. and Martha J. Gore Hull. He served as pastor of Ocklawaha Bridge Church at Palatka in 1873, 1899, 1914-1915 and Hickory Head Baptist Church, 1885. Hull and his wife, Ann Adelaide Chalker Hull had four children.

E. J. HULL

E. J. Ezekiel Josiah Hull (1828-1897) served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church of Fruitville in 1875-1876, Alafia Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church, Wauchula1893-1897. He was a circuit riding preacher. Hull died in 1897. He was a Baptist preacher for 24 years, and served primarily in the Manatee (now Peace River) Association. He and his wife, Mary Miller Hull had four children.

LINCOLN HULLEY

Hulley,-Lincoln

Lincoln Hulley (1865-1934) was born near Camden, NJ the son of Mary Ella Curry and George Hulley, Jr. He was a graduate of Bucknell University, and did post graduate work at Harvard. Hulley was an ordained minister, and served on the faculty at Bucknell before he went to Stetson. Hulley was an exceptional teacher, brilliant scholar, and nationally known orator. He was a prolific author of books and a playwright. He served as the second President of Stetson University and is known for serving the longest term (1904-1934), and also served two terms in the State Senate starting in 1918. In his administration the student body enrollment increased to 500, and the school obtained recognized accreditation. Hulley served as president of the Florida Baptist State Convention 1928-1929. While serving as a professor at Bucknell Hulley met and married Harriet Spratt, in 1889, and they had one daughter. After Harriet’s death in 1892 Hulley took a leave from Bucknell to work on a Ph. D. at the University of Chicago, while there he met and married Eloise Mayham in 1893 and they had three children. Hulley’s son, Benjamin, class of 1817, was Florida’s first Rhodes scholar. Hulley died of a heart attack in January 1934, at the age of 69.

B. E. EDDIE HUMES

B. E. Eddie Humes (1932-2018) graduated from East Texas Baptist College, Marshall, TX, Stephen F. Austin State College, Nacodoches, TX, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC. He pastored Tabernacle Baptist Church in Palatka, 1964-1967, High Springs Baptist Church 1967-1975 and First Baptist Church of Madison 1975-1987. He was then called to serve as Director of Missions for Layfayette Baptist Association in North Central Florida 1987-1997. Humes and his wife Jackie Hogarth Humes had three sons.

LOUIS HOGARTH HUMES

Louis Hogarth Humes (1961-) was the son of Eddie and Jackie Humes. He attended FSU, Stetson, and Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY. Humes has served as pastor in Kentucky and Florida. Humes pastored First Baptist Church, Welaka (1981-83). He and his wife Angela have two daughters, Cassandra and Charlotte.

O. R. RAN HUMPHREYS, JR.

O. R. Ran Humphreys, Jr. (1926-) was born in Ditchly, Virginia. He has served as pastor of churches in West Virginia, Virginia and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Gray Gables, Callahan; North 14^th Street Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach; and First Baptist Gibsonton. Humphreys and his wife Dorothy Kensinger Humphreys have eight children.

BURTON HUMPHRIES

Burton Humphries (1934-2015) was born in Buena Vista, Virginia, the son of Robert and Pauline Humphries. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Lake City and Kings Avenue Baptist Church. Humphries and his wife, Kay had three children.

DANNY HUMPHRIES

Danny Humphries served as pastor of Union Baptist Church, O’Brien.

JAMES TOWNSEND HUMPHRIES

James Townsend Humphries (1841-1896) was born near Halcyondale, Georgia, August 8, 1841. He was studying theology when he joined the Confederate Army, in which he served four years; was wounded five times, one time very severely in the right lung, which ultimately caused his death in 1896. Humphries served churches in Georgia until he relocated in 1887 for health reasons. In 1894 he became pastor of Olive Baptist church and Greenville church. Humphries was married to Valeria Moore in 1864 and they had six children, one son and five daughters.

WADE HUMPHRIES

Wade Humphries is a native of Florida. He graduated from Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville. In 2018, Humphries came as pastor of First Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach. He and his wife Claire have four children. Source: Florida Baptist Historical Society files.

W. T. HUNDLEY

W. T. Hundley was an alumnus of Richmond College and Crozer Theological Seminary. He served for about 50 years. He pastored in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. He married Annie C. Humphries of Bardstown, Kentucky. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church Apopka, Florida, and Gainesville Baptist Church (1894-1901). He died in DeLand in 1934.

MICHAEL E. HUNKUS

Michael E. Hunkus is a graduate of the Baptist College of Florida, Ashwood University, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hunkis served as pastor of Sanders Baptist Church in Sanders, Kentucky, before becoming pastor of First Baptist Church in Summerfield in 2004. He also served as pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Westville, 1997-1998. Hunkus and his wife, Candy, have five children.

JULIAN WOODROW HUNSUCKER

Julian Woodrow “Woody” Hunsucker (December 7, 1920-May 5, 2012) was born December 7, 1920, in Marlboro County, South Carolina. He graduated from Mercer University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the University of West Florida. He married Hazell Kell in 1945. The Hunsuckers had three sons; Wayne, Rick and Randy. Hunsucker served as pastor of Oakcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola, Calvary Baptist Church in Foley, Alabama, First Baptist Church, Harold, and Berrydale Baptist Church of Berrydale. Woody taught Bible at Milton High School from 1969-1986.

G. T. HUNT

G. T. Hunt (1885-1967) served as a Baptist minister for 50 years. He was a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and from 1908-1933, served 20 churches in Georgia. From 1933 to 1958, he served churches primarily in Gadsden, Liberty, Jackson, and Washington counties in Florida. In North Florida he served as pastor at Providence, Antioch, and Franklin in Quincy. He served Corinth in Hosford, Concordia in Havana, Woodville, Lake Mystic, Altha, Sneads, Shady Grove, Grand Ridge, Bristol, and Wausau.

H. A. HUNT

H. A. Hunt was pastor of Delray Baptist Church in 1923 and 1926, First Baptist Church, Deerfield Beach, 1925, Boynton Baptist Church in 1927 and 1928, and First Baptist Church, Hastings.

HILLIS HUNT

Hillis Hunt ( -1965) was a native of Kentucky. He was ordained at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Marion, Kentucky. Hunt served as pastor of churches in Kentucky and Florida, including Coral Park Baptist Chapel, Miami and Grapeland Heights Baptist Church, Miami. He and his wife, Iva May Hunt had two children.

JOEL D. HUNT

Joel D. Hunt (1962-) was born in Greenville, SC. He studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville. Hunt serves as pastor of Floridatown Baptist Church, Pace. He and his wife Jane have two children.

JOHN W. HUNT

John W. Hunt graduated from Stetson University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach and Immanuel Baptist Church, Tallahassee. Hunt and his wife had two daughters.

LARRY HUNT

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Larry Hunt (March 5, 1945- ) has served as Baptist Campus Minister at Florida A and M University since 1971. He is a native of Newberry, Florida, and he attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1970). Hunt served as pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, and Unity Baptist Church, both in Tallahassee, and served with the Home Mission Board and the Florida Baptist Convention before going to Florida A and M. Hunt and his wife, Dorothy Bell Hunt (married August 8, 1970) are members of the Unity Baptist Church in Tallahassee.

MICHAEL HUNT

Michael Hunt served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Taylor County.

W. Y. HUNT

W. Y. Hunt served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Inverness.

CARL HUNTER

Carl Hunter served as pastor of Anastasia Baptist Church, St. Augustine.

G. GORDON HUNTER

G. Gordon Hunter served as pastor of West Little River Baptist Church, 1931-1936.

R. M. HUNTER

R. M. Hunter served as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pensacola.

WILLIAM HAL HUNTER

William Hal Hunter (1919-2006) was born in Live Oak, Florida, and was a graduate of Stetson University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hunter served as an Army chaplain in World War II. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Wales; First Baptist Church, Crestview; Northwood Baptist Church, West Palm Beach; Riverside, Tampa, First Baptist Church, Pahokee and First Baptist Church, Pelham. He served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1960. He served as interim pastor in 19 churches in Georgia. He and his wife, Esther Strange Hunter, were married 64 years and had one daughter, Elaine and one son, Hal Jr.

LEON D. HURLEY

Leon D. Hurley was born in Cambridge, Maryland. He graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. Hurley served as pastor of Florahome Baptist Church. He and his wife Dale have four sons.

HUBERT HURT

Hubert Hurt (1925-2011) was born in Louisville, Mississippi on May 30, 1925. He attended Mississippi College (B. A.); New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div.); and the University of Southern Mississippi (M. A.). Hurt and his wife, Eva, served as home missionaries in Cuba from 1957-1961 and Panama from 1961-1965. Hurt directed the Florida Baptist language work from 1964 until his retirement in 1990. When Hurt retired in 1990, Florida Baptists had 275 ethnic congregations worshipping in 21 languages. Hurt and his wife Eva were language pioneers in the Florida Baptist Convention.

ALICE JUNE HURST

Alice June Hurst (Leavitt) (1924- ) was born in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of George Herbert and Alice Louise Leavitt. She graduated from William Jewell College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hurst and her husband Harold served as missionaries to Honduras. The Hurst’s had four children.

J. S. HURST

J. S. Hurst served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, New Hope Baptist Church, and New Prospect Baptist Church all in the Hamilton Baptist Association in 1904. In 1906 Hurst was pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church and Corinth Baptist Church.

JOE HURST

Joe Hurst served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1922-1924.

WILEY HURST

Wiley Hurst served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1924-1927.

LARRY HUSEBO

Larry Husebo served as pastor of Beachside Baptist Church and Christ Community Church, New Smyrna Beach.

MIKE HUSFELT

Mike Husfelt served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, Wewahitchka.

JOHN E. HUSS

John E. Huss served as pastor of Main Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Source: 50 Years 1905-1955. Source: Florida Baptist Historical Society files.

JOHN S. HUSSEY

John S. Hussey was a native of Clearwater, Florida. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Hussey served as pastor of Pinewood Park Baptist Church and Central Boulevard Baptist Church, both of Miami.

JOHN HUTCHERSON

John Hutcherson (1916-1996) was born in Genoa. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Cedar Keys, First Baptist Church, Land O’Lakes, and First Baptist Church, Bagdad. He and his wife Doris Hutcherson had three daughters and one son.

JERRY HUTCHESON

Jerry Hutcheson served as pastor of Red Oak Baptist Church, 1998-2006.

JOE HUTCHESON

Joe Hutcheson serves as associational mission strategist for the Black Creek Baptist Association, 2022-2024.

J. K. HUTCHINGS

J. K. Hutchings served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Monticello, St. Johns Park Baptist Church, Jacksonville and Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville (1936-1945). Hutchings died June 14, 1966.

ROGER D. HUTH

Roger D. Huth served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hammock, Flagler Beach.

RICHARD CALVIN HUSTON

Richard Calvin Huston (1876-1943) led 133 evangelistic campaigns as a layman before he was ordained as preacher. He served as pastor for ten years at Central Baptist Church in Atlanta and served then as pastor of First Baptist Church, Miami from 1936-1943.

LUTHER S. HUTCHINS

Luther S. Hutchins served as pastor of Concordia Baptist Church and association missionary for the Florida Baptist Association in 1906.

CHARLES MACK HUTSON

Charles Mack Hutson retired in 2000 while serving as pastor of First Baptist Church, Punta Gorda. He also served churches in Miami, Lake Placid, and Woodstock Park.

JAMES HUTTO

James Hutto served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Estero and Olga Baptist Church, Fort Myers. He and his wife Shirley Hutto had one son.

LAWRENCE ELLIS HUTTO

Lawrence Ellis Hutto (1914-1954) was born in Savannah, Georgia. Hutto served as pastor of Bay Haven Baptist Church, Sarasota, 1944-1948. He and his wife Nola Mae had one daughter.

ALBERT WARREN HUYCK

Albert Warren Huyck (1907-1985) served as pastor in North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida. He served on the executive committee of all four state conventions where he had previously served. He served in Florida as pastor of First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach. He and his wife, Charlie Mae, had two daughters, Jean and Margaret, and two sons, Albert Jr., and James.

DON LYNN HYATT

Don Lynn Hyatt a native of Little Rock, SC. Hyatt graduated from Columbia International University (B.S.), Luther Rice Seminary (M.Div.), and Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He became pastor of First Baptist Church Callahan on July 1, 1979 and has served as senior pastor for over 40 years. He and his wife, Peggy, have two children; Lyndsy and Don.

J. D. HYATT

J. D. Hyatt (1922-2017) was born in Bowdon, Georgia, the son of Lemuel Lee and Ora Florine Lovvorn Hyatt. At the age of 40 he enrolled in the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida, including Hardeetown Baptist Church, Chiefland. He and his wife Audrey Belle Thompson Hyatt had five children.

GEORGE HYMAN

George Hyman served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Marianna in 1910 and Temple Baptist Church, Miami in 1932.

J. J. HYMAN

J. J. Hyman served as pastor of Jasper Baptist Church in 1904.

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