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EDGAR JACKSON

Edgar Jackson became pastor of Beulah Baptist Church of the Pensacola Baptist Association in 1965.

EDWARD L. JACKSON

Edward L. Jackson was a native of Marion, Alabama. He graduated from Howard College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jackson served as pastor of East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee, 1951-1953 and Island Baptist Chapel, Anna Maria, 1954-1960.

EUGENE JACKSON

Eugene Jackson was ordained by Pine Hills Baptist Church. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Mary. He and his wife had one son.

JAMES ‘JERRY’ JACKSON

James ‘Jerry’ Jackson graduated from Stetson University and Stetson College of Law. He served as president of the Florida Baptist Financial Services in 2000. Jackson and his wife Mimi have two children.

MARK P. JACKSON

Mark P. Jackson served as pastor of Ancient City Baptist Church, St. Augustine, 1906-1910.

MARQUIS DEWITT JACKSON

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Marquis DeWitt Jackson (January 22, 1898-January 1, 1978) was born near Wauchula, Florida. He was the son of William Edgar Jackson and Rosetta Bethea Jackson. He had seven brothers; Roye (1900), Seth (1902), William (1904), Eugene (1906), Osie (1909), Jordan (1911), Woodrow (1915), and three sisters; Nettie (1896), Minnie (1896), and Lillie (1918). Jackson was raised in Wauchula (1898-1901), Zolfo Springs (1901-1915), and Fort Meade (1915-1921). He attended Baptist Bible Institute in New Orleans (B.C.T., 1924); M.C.T., 1925). Jackson married Theressa Fredericks on June 9, 1918, at Alexandria, Louisiana, and they had three children; Orville (1921), Etoile (1926), and Evelyn (1927). Jackson was converted at age 10 and baptized at New Hope Baptist Church near Wauchula. He was ordained July 13, 1924, at the Coliseum Place Baptist Church in New Orleans. He served as pastor at the following Baptist churches in Florida: Davenport (1931-1934), LaBelle
(1934-1935), Nocatee (1935-1940), Greenville (1940-1943), Miller Memorial in Orlando (1943-1947), Longwood (1948-1954), Oviedo, and Edgewater. Jackson served as the recording secretary of the Florida Baptist Convention from 1940-1965.

R. P. JACKSON

R. P. Jackson was pastor of Deerfield in 1924.

CRAIG JACOBS

Craig Jacobs served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Citra.

JERALD PAUL JACOBS

Jerald Paul Jacobs served as pastor of Audubon Chapel and Acher Baptist Church.

JOHNNY JACOBS

Johnny Jacobs served as pastor of Valley Grove Baptist Church, 1974.

TOM JACOBS

Tom Jacobs (1944- ) graduated from the University of South Florida, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Texas, Alabama and Florida, including West Side Baptist Church, Lake Wales (1981-1985) and Pinecrest Baptist Church, Sanford. Jackson and his wife Jane have three children.

WILLIAM H. JACOBS

William H. Jacobs served as pastor of Tenth Avenue Baptist Church, Palmetto. He and his wife had five children.

DAVID JAGER

David Jager served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Bagdad.

ARMAND JALBERT

Armand Jalbert was born in New Hampshire and raised in Florida. Jalbert attended the Baptist College of Florida. Jalbert has preached in Florida, Maine, Spain, Northern Virginia, Sedley, Portsmouth and Misawa, Japan. He served as pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Altha, 1984-1986. Jalbert met and married his wife, Naoko in Japan while serving in the Navy.

W. H. JAMERSON

W. H. Jamerson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake City, 1923-1929.

WILLIAM M. JAMERSON

William M. Jamerson was pastor of Key West Baptist Church in 1930.

D. L. JAMES

D. L. James served as missionary for the Beulah Baptist Association in 11904.

FRANCIS JAMES

Francis James served as pastor of Yellow River Baptist Church, Baker.

JOHN T. JAMES

John T. James is a native of Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from Furman University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. James served as pastor of Sunset Heights Baptist Church, Hialeah; Marathon Mission; Beach Baptist Chapel, Fort Myers; First Baptist Church, Raiford and Tatum Ridge Baptist Church, Sarasota. He and his wife, Thelma Hagberg James had two children.

PAUL JAMES

Paul James was born in Ashland, Kentucky. He graduated from Troy State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. James served as pastor of Avalon Blvd Baptist Church, Milton and Parkway Baptist Church, (now Northbay Baptist Church, Niceville) 1981-1983. Wife: Nancy.

PAUL S. JAMES

Paul S. James (1908-2001) was a native of Hartford, New York, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. James. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. James was appointed in 1957 by the Home Mission Board and served as pastor of the first Southern Baptist church in New York City and first executive director of the Baptist Convention of New York. He retired in 1975 and moved to Deltona, Florida serving as interim pastor of the new Deltona Lakes Baptist Church and at churches in Naples, Cocoa, Miami Shores, Orlando, Gainesville, New Smyrna Beach and New Port Richey. He also was a visiting professor of evangelism at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in the summers of 1975-77. In 1981, James became full-time pastor of Northbay Baptist Church, Niceville and served until 1983. He and his wife Ava Leach James (daughter of missionaries to Burma) had three children.

W. K. E. JAMES

W. K. E. James was pastor of Key West Baptist Church in 1925-1927 and College Street Baptist Church, (now First Baptist Church, Dade City) 1929-1931.

H. B. JAMIESON

H. B. Jamieson was born in Canada. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Greensboro, Gadsden County, 1939; Havana Baptist Church, 1943; North Jacksonville Baptist Church, 1946-1950; and First Baptist Church Green Cove Springs.

JACK D. JAMISON

Jack D. Jamison was a native of Fairmont West Virginia. He graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. Jamison served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Hosford; First Baptist Church, White City, Port St. Joe; First Baptist Church, Rockledge and Curlew Baptist Church, Palm Harbor. He and his wife, Patricia L. Wright Jamison had six children.

THOMAS JAMIESON

Thomas Jamieson graduated from Delta State University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div.) and Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary (PhD). He served as a pastor in Texas and as an associate with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for four years. Jamieson served as pastor of Dunklin Memorial Baptist Church (now Indiantown), 2002-2004. In 2009, Jamieson became pastor of First Baptist Church, Mt. Dora. He and his wife Sheri have two children.

GENE JANDA

Gene Janda (1943-2021) was born in Lorain, Ohio, the son of Earl George and Lenore Mae Janda. He served as pastor of Clay Hill Baptist Church, Maxville, Lane Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Providence Baptist Church, Palatka, Ephesus Baptist Church, Hilliard, Sunrise Baptist Church, Green Cove Springs and Bostwick Baptist Church. He and his wife Maxine Eddy, have three children.

AL JAQUITH

Al Jaquith (1946-2007) served as pastor of Basinger First Baptist Church. Jaquith married Lori Jaquith and they had three daughters.

McCAULEY JARBAH

McCauley Jarbah ( -2024) served as pastor of United African Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

JOHN JARRARD

John Jarrard served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Williston, 1990-1995.

ROLAND JARRARD

Roland Jarrard (1928-2014) was born in Gainesville, Georgia the son of Patrick and Annie Jarrard. He graduated from Stetson University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jarrard served as pastor of Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka, 1948-1949; Wayside Baptist Church, 1954-1956; Boulevard Baptist Church, 1957 and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He became pastor of First Baptist Church, Selma in 1961. Jarrard and his wife Rosemary Suits Stephens Jarrard had four children

WAYNE PATRICK JARRARD

Wayne Patrick Jarrard (1923-2004) was a native of Gainesville, Georgia, the son of Patrick and Annie Jarrard. He graduated from Stetson University. Jarrard served as pastor of First Baptist Church, De Leon Springs, 1952; Northside Baptist Church, DeLand, 1953; and First Baptist Church, Oakland Park. He served as pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Mobile, Alabama for 31 years. Jarrard and his wife Louise Lentz Jarrard had three children.

ROGER JARRELL

Roger Jarrell was a native of Virginia. He graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville and William Carey College, Hattiesburg. He was the founding pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale and Rock Island Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale. Jarrell also served as pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, Holmes County, 1959 and First Baptist Church, Lauderhill.

CURTIS JARVIS

Curtis Jarvis served as pastor of Four Forty-One Baptist Church and Northside Baptist Church, Okeechobee.

HENRY F. JARVIS

Henry F. Jarvis served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Malone, (1943-1946), First Baptist Church, Carrabelle, First Baptist Church, Destin, First Baptist Church, Waldo, 1960-1962, and Southside Baptist Church.

JOHN JARVIS

John Jarvis served as pastor of Dunklin Memorial Baptist Church (now Indiantown), 1978-1980.

R. FRANK JARVIS

R. Frank Jarvis (1932-1999) was born in Madison County, FL. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953-1956. Jarvis graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute in 1976. He served as pastor of churches in Georgia and Florida including St. Johns Baptist Church, Greenville, Riverside Baptist Church, Mayo, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Madison and Moseley Hall Baptist Church, Greenville. Jarvis served as director of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home from 1987-1989. He and his wife Mary Ross Jarvis had two children.

T. H. JAUDON

T. H. Jaudon (1847-1921) was born in Duvall County, Florida to Elias G. and Frances Jaudon. He was converted and joined Providence Baptist Church in Bradford County in 1865. He was ordained a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksonville in 1872. Jaudon served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Providence, (1877-1896), Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (now Trilby), 1882-1883, East Thonotosassa Baptist Church, for 21 years, Shiloh Baptist Church, Plant City, 1879-1888, Hopewell Baptist Church, Turkey Creek Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Dover, 1904-1907. He died September 20, 1921. He was married to Mary Francis Simmons in 1870 and he was licensed to preach in 1875. He and his wife had 15 children.

ROBERT M. JAYE

Robert M. Jaye (1932-2013) was born in Bay Minette, Alabama, to James and Grace McLain Jaye. Jaye graduated from William Carey College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served in the United States Navy, and held pastorates in Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, and Georgia. Jaye served as pastor of First Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, 1973-1982 and Shalimar Baptist Church in 1987. After the death of his first wife, Lunell Duck he married Janet Brannon. Jaye and Lunell had two children.

WILBERT JEAN

Wilbert Jean ( -2021) served as pastor of Christian Foundation Mission Baptist Church.

MATHIEU JEAN-BAPTISTE

Mathieu Jean-Baptiste was born in La Gonuve, Hati. He served as pastor of United Haitian Baptist Church, West Palm Beach.

E. M. JEFFERS

E. M. Jeffers served as pastor of Blake Memorial Baptist Church, Lake Helen.

GEORGE A. JEFFERS

George A. Jeffers was the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jeffers. He served as principal of the Sulphur Springs public school in 1929 and served as pastor of Phoenix Baptist Church, Jacksonville, 1933.

HENDLEY F. JELKS

Hendley F. Jelks served as pastor in Georgia and Florida. He served as pastor in Reynolds, Georgia, Fellowship Baptist Church and Immanuel Church in Tallahassee, Florida, First Baptist Church, Woodville, and churches in Crawfordville and Lynn Haven, Florida. In 1969 he wrote Pines, Pies and People, the story of his 33 years as a pastor in Georgia and Florida Baptist churches. The Jelks moved to the Venice, Florida area in 1939 and stayed there for retirement.

JAMES W. JELKS

James W. Jelks served as pastor and singing evangelist at First Baptist Church, Lakeland, from 1937-1942. The church remodeled in 1939 anticipating the hosting of the 1940 Florida Baptist Convention. Tragically the church burned in 1939.

CLYDE JENKINS

Clyde Jenkins (1923-2013) served 4 years in the U. S. Army. He served as pastor of Mt. Olive Church in Jacksonville. Jenkins and his wife Ora were married for 50 years.

EDWARD B. JENKINS

Edward B. Jenkins graduated from Wake Forest College, 1911, Southern Baptist Seminary, 1914 and Moody Bible College, Chicago, 1915. He was pastor of West Palm Beach Baptist Church in 1920 and First Baptist Church, MacClenny in 1943.

FRANK EDWIN “ED” JENKINS, JR.

Frank Ed Jenkins (1942-2021) was born in Monroe, North Carolina, the son of Frank and Ruth Helms Jenkins. He graduated from Saint Leo Theological College. Jenkins pastor Caney Creek Baptist Church. He and his wife Janie Sue Jenkins had two sons.

J. L. JENKINS

J. L. Jenkins served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Umatilla (aka Live Oak Baptist Church, 1862-1889).

MAURICE R. JENKINS

Maurice R. Jenkins (1936-2011) was a native of Detroit, Michigan. He was active in the work of the Holmes County Baptist Association and served as pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, Bethlehem. Jenkins and his wife Barbara had three children.

RICHARD JENKINS

Richard Jenkins attended Providence Bible College, Brandon and Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. He served as pastor of San Pedro Baptist Church, Taylor County, Faith Baptist Church, Oldtown and Lake Ruth Baptist Church.

WILLIAM H. JENKINS

William H. Jenkins served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Taylor County.

J. T. JENNER

J. T. Jenner was the son of W. M. and Barbara Ellen Jenner. He served as missionary for the Beulah Baptist Association in 1910. Jenner served as pastor of First Baptist Church, New Smyrna and Manatee Baptist Church. He served as chaplain in WWI for the 124^th infantry.

EARL JENNINGS

Earl Jennings served as pastor of Blue Creek Baptist Church, Taylor County.

ERNEST HEPZIBAH JENNINGS

Ernest Hepzibah Jennings (1875-1953) was a student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary during the 1905-1906 academic year. After leaving the seminary he held pastorates in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. His longest pastorate was in Brandenton, Florida between the years of 1922 and 1942. After his tenure at First Baptist Brandenton, he preached at First Baptist Hephzibah and Wrens in Georgia from 1944 until his retirement in 1947.

JOHN JENNINGS

John Jennings served as pastor of Leon Ebenezer Baptist Church.

JOHN F. JENNINGS

John F. Jennings served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Holly Hill, 1990-1998 and Beach Community Church, Daytona Beach.

WILLIAM B. JENNINGS

William B. Jennings served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Dania, Immanuel Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale and First Baptist Church, Hallandale.

WILLIAM SHERMAN JENNINGS

William Sherman Jennings (March 24, 1863-February 27, 1920) was the eighteenth Governor of the State of Florida. He served from January 8, 1901 to January 3, 1905. At age 37 he was the youngest elected governor of Florida. Jennings was born near Walnut Hill, Illinois. He was the son of Joseph W. and Amanda Couch Jennings. He was a cousin of William Jennings Bryan. Jennings came to Florida in 1885 to complete his legal studies, and began his practice in Brooksville. He and his family were members of the Brookville Baptist Church. In 1888 he served as County Judge of Hernando County at age 25. He resigned his judgeship to serve Hernando County in the Florida House, and was also Speaker of the House in 1895 at age 32. Governor Jennings brought in the primary election system, and the first statewide primary was in 1902. He is best known as the Florida Governor who saved 3,000,000 acres of public land for the people of Florida. He and Governor Broward were also champions in the reclamation of the Everglades. A Liberty ship was launched in 1944 named the W. S. Jennings. Governor Jennings served as a faithful member at First Baptist Church, Tallahassee while he lived there. When the family moved to Jacksonville they helped to organize Main Street Baptist Church.

PRESCOTT F. JERNEGAN

Prescott F. Jernegan (1866-1942) was born in Edgartown, Massachusetts, the son of Captain Jared and Helen Marie Jernegan. He graduated from Brown College (now Brown University) RI. Jernegan served as pastor of First Baptist Church, DeLand, 1895.

A. FLOURNOY JERNIGAN

A. Flournoy Jernigan graduated from Stetson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Ortega Baptist Church, Jacksonville, First Baptist Church, Oviedo and Eastside Baptist Church, Lakeland. Jernigan and his wife, Alva McCurdy Jernigan had one son.

D. O. JERNIGAN

D. O. Jernigan (April 7, 1913-June 22, 1946) served as a missionary to the Seminole Indians for two years. Jernigan went to school at Stetson and Baptist Bible Institute. He and his family were having an outing on Lake Okeechobee when a tragedy befell them. His wife got into trouble while swimming, and when he tried to save her, both of them drowned. They left two children; Glenna, nine years old, and Samuel, eight years old. The children were raised by their grandmother Jernigan in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. D. O. and his wife’s funeral was conducted by Dr. C. Roy Angell at Central Baptist Church in Miami. They were born on the same day and died on the same day.

JAMES WALLACE JERNINGAN, JR.

James Wallace Jernigan, Jr. served as pastor of Priscilla Baptist Church.

WALLACE JERNIGAN

Wallace Jernigan served as pastor of Five Points Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, 1995-2002.

FRANKLIN W. JESSUP, SR.

Franklin W. Jessup, Sr. attended Baptist Bible Institute. He was ordained by Elder Springs Baptist Church, Sanford in 1964. Jessup served as pastor of New Orange Baptist Church, Chipley and Fort McCoy Baptist Church, Marion County. He and his wife, Jeannette Carol Dees Jessup had two sons.

JOHN R. JESTER

John R. Jester (1875-1965) was born in Cotton Hill, GA. He graduated Mercer University from 1894-1899, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and was given honorary doctorate degrees from Oklahoma Baptist College (1910), Bethel College (1911), and Mercer (1926). Jester served as pastor in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Florida. In 1896, Jester led sixteen other Baptists to organize First Baptist Church of Miami. He and his wife Annie Allen Perry Jester, had five children.

JOSIAS JOCELYN

Josias Jocelyn (1941-2020) served as pastor of Santification Haitian Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. He and his wife Kettly Jocelyn had one daughter and five sons.

ALFRED O. JOHNS, JR.

Alfred O. Johns, Jr. was born in Putnam County, Florida, the son of Dorothy Hancock and Alfred O. Johns Sr. Johns served as pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Palatka1977-1980; First Baptist Church, Welaka, 1982-1986 and First Baptist Church, Satsuma. Johns and his wife Delores have three children.

ALFRED O. JOHNS, SR.

Alfred O. Johns (1921-1989) was born in Palatka, Florida, the son of Loren and Hortensia Harriet Morse Johns. He served as pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Palatka and Southside Baptist Church, Palatka. He and his wife Dorothy Lafaye Hancock Johns had ten children.

B. F. JOHNS

B. F. Johns served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Okahumpka.

BONHAM JOHNS

Bonham Johns served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Raiford.

DAVID JOHNS

David Johns served as pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Lee and First Baptist Church, Fellsmere.

F. B. JOHNS

F. B. Johns served as pastor of Kingsley Lake Baptist Church, China Grove Baptist Church, and New River Baptist Church all in the New River Baptist Association. He served as pastor of Lacanto Baptist Church in the Marion Baptist Association.

FRED JOHNS

Fred Johns served as pastor of First Black Creek Baptist Church, Penney Farms.

JOHN E. JOHNS

John E. Johns (November 15, 1921-2007) was born in Ozark, AL, the son of Thomas Maxwell and Elizabeth Spires Johns. He served as President of Stetson University (1970-1976) in a very critical time. His entire vocational career had been at Stetson, and he enhanced the ties with the Florida Baptist Convention. Johns had served Stetson as history professor, business manager, and vice president for finance and planning before he became President in 1971. He served as acting president in 1970. Johns served as president of the Florida Historical Society in 1972. Johns put the University in the black with increased endowment and operating funds. Construction and a strengthened athletic program grew in his tenure. Johns resigned in August 1976, to become president of his alma mater, Furman University in South Carolina. He and his wife Martha Mauney Johns had three sons.

SUE JOHNS

Sue Johns (1949- ) was born in Marianna, FL. She graduated from Florida State University. Johns served as an associate, Women’s Missions and Ministries Department for the Florida Baptist Convention. She and her husband Bobby Blake Johns have two children.

THOMAS MAXWELL JOHNS

Thomas Maxwell Johns (September 22, 1898-October 29, 1977) was born in Headland, Alabama. He married Susie Elizabeth Spires on February 12, 1921. Johns attended high school in Troy, Alabama, and graduated from the University of Florida. Johns taught school in central Florida for ten years. He dedicated himself to caring for needy children and their families through the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. Johns led in the moving of the Children’s Home from Arcadia to Lakeland in 1945. He introduced the idea of vocational training, casework services, foster care, and family-style cottages at the Children’s Home. Stetson University conferred an honorary doctorate on Johns in 1948. He was a pioneer in innovative ministry with children and their families in the state of Florida. Johns served as Superintendent of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home from July 7, 1932 to June 20, 1968. Johns served as President of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1965. His son, John Ed Johns, served as President of Furman University. In the Florida Baptist Convention, T. M. Johns was known as one who loved children and desired that they and their families be whole in life and service.

VERNON JOHNS

Vernon Johns served as a pastor of churches in Florida and Georgia for forty years. He died December 16, 2004, and had most recently served as pastor of Terry Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He was the co-founder and president of Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as chaplain of the Jacksonville Police Reserves for 20 years. He and his wife, Ramona, were married 54 years and they had a son, Larry, and a daughter, Gwendolyn.

W. M. L. JOHNS

W. M. L. Johns served as pastor of Pine Barron Baptist Church, Davisville, 1915-1916.

WONDER JOHNS

Wonder Johns (1934-2012) was born on the Brighton Reservation. He was ordained in 1979 by the First Seminole Church, Hollywood, where he served as pastor for 10 years. Johns served as pastor of First Seminole Baptist, Brighton for 12 years. He was the first Indian moderator for the Big Lake Baptist Association and the first Indian to serve on the State Nominating Committee of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Mary Louise Johns had three children.

A. J. JOHNSON

A. J. Johnson served as pastor of Tenth Avenue Baptist Church, Tampa.

ANTHONY M. JOHNSON

Anthony M. Johnson (1950-2021) was born in Ponce de Leon, Florida, the son of Charlie and Elna Goode Johnson. He served as pastor of Union Springs Missionary Baptist Church, DeFuniak Springs.

BILLY JOHNSON

Billy Johnson served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1968-1969.

BONNIE JOHNSON

Bonnie Johnson served as pastor of Frink Baptist Church, 1996

CHARLES JOHNSON

Charles Johnson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Wewahitchka (1970-1972).

CHARLES JOHNSON

Charles Johnson was born in Perry, Florida. He graduated from Valdosta State College, GA., Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida State University, and Luther Rice Seminary. Johnson was licensed by the Pisgah Baptist Church, Perry, FL and ordained by the Pine Level Baptist Church, Live Oak, FL. He served as pastor of Pine Level Baptist Church, Live Oak, 1963-1968; Midway Baptist Church, Madison, 1968-1970; Divonia Baptist Church, Jasper, 1970-1976; Rosemary Baptist Church, Live Oak, 1977-1980; Athens Baptist Church, Lake City, 1981-1990 and First Baptist Church, Hastings. Johnson and his wife Edna Creech Johnson have two children.

CHESTER JACKSON JOHNSON

Chester Jackson Johnson (1894-1956) served churches in Florida and Georgia. He was ordained at Mulberry in 1922. He served as pastor of Florida churches in Sopchoppy, Lake City, and Cross City. He died May 4, 1956, while serving as pastor of Woodland Hills Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson and his wife Pauline Johnson had two children.

CODY JOHNSON

Cody Johnson served as pastor of Ferndale Baptist Church, 1953 and First Baptist Church, Minneola, 1955-1960. He and his wife had two daughters.

CONNIE JOHNSON

Connie Johnson died March 4, 1993, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He served as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, First Baptist Church in Middleburg, Allandale Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Long Branch in Maxville, Black Creek Baptist Church, Oak Grove Baptist Church, and on two occasions, served as pastor of Clay Hill in Maxville.

D. ARCHIE JOHNSON

D. Archie Johnson served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

DAVID JOHNSON

David Johnson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Holt.

E. D. JOHNSON

E. D. Johnson served as pastor of Rosemary Baptist Church, 917-1920, First Baptist Church, Woodville, Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1935-1936 and First Baptist Church, Port St. Joe.

EDWARD D. JOHNSON

Edward D. Johnson (1943-) served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Ocala (1983-2006). He received his Associate of Arts degree from Bluefield College, and also attended East Tennessee State (B.S., 1970), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div., 1972) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (D. Min., 1978). Johnson served as pastor in West Virginia, Tennessee, and Texas before coming to First Baptist Church Ocala in 1983. He served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1992, and has served in many national and state convention committees. Five thousand people joined First Baptist Church Ocala during Johnson’s pastorate and 2,500 of them by baptism.

EMMETT C. JOHNSON, JR.

Emmett C. Johnson, Jr. (1930-2008) was born in Jackson, TN. He graduated from Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Seminary. Johnson served as pastor of Lamar Heights Baptist Church of Memphis, TN and First Baptist Church, Sarasota. He and his wife Elizabeth had three children.

EWELL JOHNSON

Ewell Johnson graduated from the University of Miami and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Louisiana, Alabama and Florida, including Westwood Baptist Church, Live Oak, 1965-1970 and North Hialeah Baptist Church. Johnson and his wife had three children.

F. S. JOHNSON

F. S. Johnson was a native of Mississippi. He served as pastor of churches in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Missouri and Florida including Pinewood Park Baptist Church, Miami; Lutz Baptist Church; Grant Park Baptist Church; Floral City Baptist Church and Cedar Grove Baptist Church. The Johnson’s had three children.

FLOYD CLIFF JOHNSON

Floyd Cliff Johnson (1913-1980) a native of White Springs served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Mulberry, Dixie Highway Baptist Church in Auburndale, Southside Baptist Church in Wauchula, and Antioch Baptist Church in Bartow. He and his wife, Irene, had two daughters, Alene and Margie, and one son, Floyd Jr.

FRANCIS C. ‘FRANK’ JOHNSON

Francis C. ‘Frank’ Johnson was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville from 1868-1870 and First Baptist Church, Williston.

FREEMAN JOHNSON

Freeman Johnson served as pastor of Olive Baptist Church, Florida Association, 1943.

G. J. JOHNSON

G. J. Johnson was born in New York and served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Leesburg and Ancient City Baptist Church from 1894-1896. He died July 7, 1902. Johnson led in building 100 church buildings all over the United States in his pastoral ministry. Ancient City was the 98th of the 100 churches built.

G. W. JOHNSON

G. W. Johnson served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1954-1955.

GARY L. JOHNSON

Gary L. Johnson served as pastor of Wayside Baptist Church, Miami. Prior to coming to Miami, Johnson was the pastor of several churches in Illinois and Florida. Johnson served as director of missions for the Miami Baptist Association, 2006-2009.

GUS JOHNSON

Gus Johnson served as pastor of Five Points Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, 1971-1975.

GUSTAVE E. JOHNSON

Gustave E. Johnson (1913-2003) was a native of Bunnell. He attended Pierson High School, Haddock’s Business University, and Jacksonville. He served the Florida Baptist State Convention in the Sunday School Department, and as director of Assemblies, Promotion and Public Relations from 1954 to 1961. During World War II, Johnson served in the United States Navy. Johnson is best known to Florida Baptists in the role of executive secretary-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Foundation where he served for 28 years, from 1962 to 1981. Johnson died at age 90. He was survived by his wife, Gena.

HAROLD JOHNSON

Harold Johnson served as pastor of Leon Ebenezer Baptist Church, Leon County.

I. C. JOHNSON

I. C. Johnson served as pastor of First Black Creek Baptist Church, Penney Farms and Middleburg Baptist Church.

J. B. (J. C.) JOHNSON

J. B. Johnson served as pastor of Lawtey Baptist Church in 1911. J. C. Johnson served as missionary for the New River Baptist Association in 1911. (it is likely that J. B. and J. C. Johnson are the same man. The initials were probably printed incorrectly in the minutes.)

J. H. JOHNSON

J. H. Johnson served as pastor of Alafia Baptist Church, Lithia 1930-1931.

J. W. JOHNSON

J. W. Johnson died in 1909 after serving as pastor for a number of years in Jackson County, Florida including Orange Hill Baptist Church, Concord Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Bethesda Baptist Church, Ephesus Baptist Church, Pilgrims Rest, Cottondale, 1885, Damascus Baptist Church, 1891-1892, and Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

J. W. JOHNSON

J. W. Johnson served as a pastor in Florida and died in 1911.

J. W. JOHNSON

J. W. Johnson served as pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Plant City, 1902-1910 and was the first pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Keysville (near Plant City) in 1907. He died in Keysville in 1915.

J. W. JOHNSON

J. W. Johnson served as pastor of Lady Lake Baptist Church, 1945-1946.

J. WESLEY JOHNSON

J. Wesley Johnson served as the first pastor of Midway Baptist Church, 1961, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1967-1969 and Oakland Baptist Church, all in Taylor County. He was married to Audrey Johnson.

JAMES W. JOHNSON

James W. Johnson served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Lake City.

JEREMY JOHNSON

Jeremy Johnson is a native of Gainesville and served four years in the United States Army. He is a graduate of the Baptist College of Florida and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2013). In 2014, Johnson became pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs. He and his wife Sabrina have two daughters.

JIMMY JOHNSON

Jimmy Johnson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Conway.

JOE LESLEY JOHNSON

Joe Lesley Johnson (May 27, 1925- ) was born in Highland City, Florida. He was the son of Boen Colon Johnson and Amy Mae Darley Johnson. His father was a citrus grower in central Florida. Johnson had one sister, Minnie Virginia. Johnson was raised in Haines City (1927-1953), and graduated from Haines City High School in 1946. He attended Stetson University (B.A., 1949), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (B.D., 1956). He married Mary Hazel Jones on December 23, 1946, at Auburndale, Florida. They had one son, Joe Lesley Jr., who was born June 30, 1956. Johnson served in the United States Navy in World War II, and later worked as a public school teacher and a mail carrier. Johnson was converted at age 14, and was baptized into the Eastside Baptist Church of Haines City. He later served as pastor of Eastside Baptist Church (1946-1953), Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi (1953-1956), and Land-O-Lakes Baptist Church in Land-O-Lakes, Florida.

JOHN JOHNSON

John Johnson is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served churches in Ohio and Georgia and in 2007 became pastor of Northwest Baptist Church in Gainesville. He and his wife Ruth Ann have two sons.

JOHNNY JOHNSON

Johnny Johnson served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, 1980-1982.

KEITH JOHNSON

Keith Johnson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jasper.

L. B. JOHNSON

L. B. Johnson (1879-1972) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Umatilla, Main Street in Leesburg, and the Bradley Baptist Church. He taught Old Testament at Baptist Bible Institute in Lakeland, Florida.

L. G. JOHNSON

L. G. Johnson served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1950.

LINDA F. JOHNSON

Linda F. Johnson (1958- ) was born in Vinita, OK. She graduated from Oklahoma State University and did seminary studies in Orlando, FL. Johnson served as regional director, special mission ministries, in East Central, Florida under the missionary associate appointment by the Home Mission Board. Previously she served as a resort missionary in Orlando, FL and was a US-2 missionary. Johnson and her husband Lloyd E. Johnson married in 1989.

LINDA McNABB JOHNSON

Linda McNabb Johnson (1947-) was born in Miami, Florida. She graduated from Miami-Dade Community College, Florida State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Johnson and her husband, Donald Johnson served as missionaries to Peru.

LOUIE E. JOHNSON

Louie E. Johnson served as pastor of Plainview Baptist Church, Pensacola, 1976-1978.

MYRON JOHNSON

Myron Johnson served as the first pastor of First Baptist Church, Destin.

NEAL JOHNSON

Neal Johnson served as pastor of Forest Heights Baptist Church.

RAY JOHNSON

Ray Johnson (1942-) graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor at Newberry and Pahokee before becoming pastor of First Baptist Church in Titusville in 1980. He also has served as chaplain of the Titusville Police Department. He and his wife Jeannine had three daughters. Johnson celebrated 30 years as pastor of First Baptist Church, Titusville in 2010.

RAYBURN J. JOHNSON

Rayburn J. Johnson (1917-1964) served churches as pastor in the Jacksonville area for 28 years. Johnson served as pastor of Five Points Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, 1952. Johnson was called by Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church to serve as pastor of Atlantic Boulevard Baptist Mission located in Brookview. He was pastor of Marietta Church at the time of his death. Johnson and his wife, Ida Lee Johnson, had one son and two daughters.

RAYMOND JOHNSON

Raymond Johnson served as pastor of Village Baptist Church, Destin, 1982-1992.

REGINAL JOHNSON

Reginal Johnson was pastor of First Baptist Church, Hallandale, 1935 and North Miami Baptist Church in 1936.

ROBERT M. JOHNSON, JR.

Robert M. Johnson, Jr. was the son of Robert Milton, Sr. and Clarice F. Johnson. He was licensed to preach by First Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida and ordained by Eastern Parkway Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky. Johnson graduated from the University of Tampa and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Brooksville, 1956-1959; First Baptist Church, Lutz, 1959-1961; Castle Heights Baptist Church, Tampa and First Baptist Church, Tampa. Johnson and his wife, Margaret Davis Johnson had two children, Patricia and Bill.

SAMUEL C. JOHNSON

Samuel C. Johnson (November 10, 1821-February 10, 1900) was born on a farm north of Evergreen, Alabama. He was the son of William Burton Johnson (1790-1846) and Elizabeth Parker (1794-1870). Johnson was converted at age 18, and attended Evergreen Academy and Howard College. He enlisted in the Texas First Regiment, and served in the Mexican War (1846). Johnson married Mary Stanley Thompson of Georgia on August 14, 1848. She died, and he married Nancy E. Stills. He served as a preacher and teacher in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. He served as pastor of Coon Hill and Mitchell’s Creek. In September 1872 he was one of the four ministers who organized Elim Baptist Association. He later served as pastor at Elim and Sardis in Escambia County. Johnson moved to Texas in 1880, and preached and farmed in Shelby County. He died in 1900 while serving as pastor at Burke in Angelina County.

SHAWN JOHNSON

Shawn Johnson (1972-) graduated from the University of Florida (1995, B. A.). He went as pastor to First Baptist Church, Dowling Park in 1999. Johnson married his wife Susie in 1995. They have a daughter Rebecca.

VAUGHN M. JOHNSON

Vaughn M. Johnson (1908-1973) served as pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Saint Petersburg for 28 years (1944-1972). He was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from Carson Newman College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Stetson College in Florida in 1955. Before going to Saint Petersburg, Johnson served as pastor in Tacoma, Washington; Andersonville, Tennessee; and First Baptist Church, Kissimmee, Florida. He married Kathryn Roach Johnson.

W. B. JOHNSON

W. B. Johnson served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wauchula, 1955-1957 and Central Avenue Baptist Church, 1958-1960.

W. H. JOHNSON

W. H. Johnson served as pastor of Tribley Baptist Church, Pasco County, 1947.

W. DICK JOHNSON

W. Dick Johnson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Polk County.

WAYNE JOHNSON

Wayne Johnson was a native of Plant City, Florida. He served as pastor of Hebron Baptist Church and Youman Baptist Church. Johnson and his wife, Elleny Johnson had two children, Brenda and Mark.

WILLIAM JOHNSON

William Johnson (January 9, 1803-1884) was born in the Barnwell District of South Carolina. His father was William Johnson, brother of Col. Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky who killed Tecumseh. His mother was the daughter of James Johnson. The father of William died before his birth and his mother died when he was 17. Johnson was made an apprentice in Augusta, Georgia. He received a few months of schooling. Johnson married Permelia Hamilton on February 26, 1824, and they had twelve children. He built a nice estate in South Carolina, and moved to Florida in 1858. His first wife died, and he married Susan Edmonds who lived only a short time. He then married Georgiana Tyson who survived him. Johnson was converted in 1829, and was baptized by Rev. Prescott Bush, and joined the Darien Church in South Carolina. Upon moving to Florida in 1858, he was very active in the Santa Fe River and Alachua Associations. He was pastor at Pleasant Grove, Wa-ca-hoota, Micanopy, Eliam, Paran, Providence, and Ochwilla. At the time of his death he was living at Banana, Florida.

WILLIAM B. JOHNSON

William B. Johnson (1916-2009) served in the United States Army in Germany in World War II. He served as pastor of Golden Glades Baptist Church, in Miami; Citrus Park in Odessa; Oak Grove in Wauchula; and Central Avenue in Lake Wales. Johnson also served as a prison chaplain for 30 years in Florida. He and his wife, Eva had two sons: Harold and Ralph.

F. C. JOHNSTON

F. C. Johnston served as pastor of Wachoota Baptist Church in 1867.

JAMES D. JOHNSTON SR.

James D. Johnston Sr. (1928-2000) was ordained by First Baptist Church, Dade City in 1950. He served as pastor of Chandler Baptist Church. Johnston and his wife, Marie, served as foreign missionaries to Nigeria for 33 years, from 1958 to 1991. Johnston served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Floral City and Chandler Baptist Church before being appointed as a foreign missionary. He and his wife had two children.

JOHN GRADY ‘JAY’ JOHNSTON

John Grady ‘Jay’ Johnston (1956- ) was born in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Louisiana College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Johnston served as associate, Family Life Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Jerilyn Gaspard Johnston were married in 1981.

JOHN HENRY JOHNSTON

John Henry Johnston (1866-1948) was born October 31, 1886, the son of Jacob Johnston, at Glenville, Georgia. He married Effie Hester Hicks on June 2, 1912. Johnston worked in the phosphate mines. He and his wife lived in Mulberry and he was called to preach in 1922. He was ordained on March 21, 1923, at the age of 36. Johnston served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Myakka City (1944), First Baptist Church in Gillette, and Bee Ridge Baptist Church of Sarasota.

PINKNEY LESLIE JOHNSTON

Pinkney Leslie Johnston (1884-1957) served as editor of the Florida Baptist Witness from 1928 to 1930. He had served as church editor of the Miami Herald before he came to the Witness staff. After leaving the Witness he served on the advertising staff of the Christian Index.

J. E. JOHNSTONE

J. E. Johnstone (1874-1946) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He served as pastor of churches in Texas and Florida including Biscayne Park Baptist Church, Miami Shores Baptist Church and North Miami Baptist Church. He served as superintendent of city missions for the Miami area.

J. H. JOHNSTONE

J. H. Johnstone (February 29, 1852-May 7, 1897) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was educated in Scotland, and came to the United States in 1872. He was baptized into the fellowship of Tremont Temple Church, and this church later licensed him to preach. He studied at Newton Theological Seminary, and was ordained at the Neponset Avenue Baptist Church on December 15, 1885. He came to the Palatka area due to his health, and served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Palatka from 1889 to 1892. Johnston married Esther A. Winters at Dundee, New York, and both of them were greatly admired in Palatka. Johnston served as pastor at Palatka a second time (1896-1897), and died at the parsonage May 7, 1897.

BARRY JOINER

Barry Joiner graduated from The Baptist Bible College of Florida, Graceville. He served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 2000-2002 and Darlington Baptist Church Westville. Joiner and his wife Diane have one son, Samuel.

CURTIS JOINER

Curtis Joiner served as pastor of Stump Springs Baptist Church, 1990-1992.

DANNY JOINER

Danny Joiner served as pastor of Central Avenue Baptist Church, Lake Wales, 1992.

EDWARD EARL JOINER

Edward Earl Joiner (April 25, 1924-August 2, 1997) was born near Colquit, Georgia. He was one of seven children in a tenant farm family. There were four boys and three girls in the family. His brother Hilton was killed in World War II in the Pacific Islands. Earl Joiner was an Army veteran in the War. He studied at Biarritz American University in Biarritz, France, right after the war. Joiner attended Stetson University (A.B.) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (B.D., Th.M., and Th.D.). Joiner married Geraldine Rouse of Albany, Georgia, and they had four children: Eddie, Paul, Ann, and John. Joiner served as pastor at Aster Baptist Mission in Aster, Florida (1947-1949), Harrods Creek Baptist Church in Brownsboro, Kentucky (1950-1955), Beulah Baptist Church in Georgetown, Florida (1966-1986), and also served in 20 interim pastorates. Joiner was a preacher, pastor, professor, teacher, writer, historian, and ethicist. He taught at Stetson University for 37 years (1955-1992), and served as chairman of the Department of Religion (named in 1981). Joiner was loved by Florida Baptists for his Sunday School writings, historical research, and wide preaching engagements. As a veteran of General George Patton’s 3rd Army Division in World War II, he never forgot the Holocaust impact and was a scholar on those tragic events. Joiner was best known to Florida Baptists as the author of A History of Florida Baptists, and Florida Baptist Children’s Homes: A History of Caring. He served as Curator and Secretary of the Florida Baptist Historical Society from 1973 to 1997.

JESSIE JOINER

Jessie Joiner served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Ellenton and West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1981-1982.

L. BERT JOINER

L. Bert Joiner served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Wales.

R. W. JOINER

R. W. Joiner served as pastor of First Baptist Church, High Springs.

W. D. JOLLEY

W. D. Jolley died in 1893. He served as pastor of the Apopka Church in the Wekiva Association.

JUDITH LEE RICHBOURG JOLLY

Judith Lee Richbourg Jolly (1942-) was born in Clearwater, Florida. She attended St. Petersbury Jr. College (A. A., 1961) and married Lawson E. Jolly, Jr., in 1962. Lawson and Judy served as SBC missionaries in Costa Rica and have served together as pastor and wife for over 50 years. Jolly is a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and numerous other historical organizations. She has served on the Florida Baptist Historical Society Board of Directors and served as chair on two occasions. She was awarded the FBHS Heritage Award in 2010. She is best known to Florida Baptists for her professional research and writing. She has written over 70 ministerial biographical sketches and 50 church historical profiles. The Jolly’s have three children: Jennifer, Lawson III, and David.

LAWSON E. JOLLY. JR.

Lawson E. Jolly, Jr. (1934-2018) was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia and is the son of Lawson Jolly and Thelma Louise McCurdy. Jolly was called to preach in 1956 and graduated from Baylor University (B.A., 1958) and Candler School of Theology (M. Div.). He served as pastor in Texas and Georgia and at Clearwater, Miami and Dade City in Florida. Lawson married Judith Lee Richbourg in 1962 and they served as Southern Baptist missionaries to Cost Rica. In 1991 Jolly became the Director of the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association and retired from this work in 1999. Since that time he has had an active preaching and interim ministry. Jolly authored four book and numerous articles. He and his wife Judith have three children: Jennifer Rothschild, Lawson III, and David.

A. W. JONES

A. W. Jones was not in active service at the time of his death, but he had lived in the Alachua Association. The 1881 Alachua Associational Minutes state that Jones was an able defender of the Baptist cause.

ALEXANDER SMITH JONES

Alexander Smith Jones (-1955) served as pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church, Branford.

ARCHIE H. JONES

Archie H. Jones (1911-1971) was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of Walter Harry and Olive Jones. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Jones and his wife, Hazel Jones had two children.

B. G. JONES

B. G. Jones served as pastor of Union Baptist Church, O’Brien.

BENJAMIN CLAYTON JONES

Benjamin Clayton Jones (January 17, 1924-January 2, 2020) was born in Pierson, Georgia. He has one of the most remarkable pastoral records of any Southern Baptist pastor who has ever served. He has served as pastor of the same church for 58 years and still counting. He is pastor of the West Park Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Jones worked at the Seaboard Railroad facility in Jacksonville when he was saved under the witness of fellow employee Gene Johnson. His call to preach came shortly thereafter and he soon became pastor in Jacksonville. Jones states that a Godly mother greatly influenced him and he and his wife, Sue, were married for 63 years. Sue died at age 81 on May 5, 2005. They were partners in ministry. They have three children; Franklin, Daisy, and Linda. Jones received a diploma from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary in Atlanta and was one of the first students at Luther Rice in Jacksonville.

BERNARD JONES

Bernard Jones (1938-2013) was born in Brewton, AL the son of Arthur Wilson and Urna Gertrude Peppers Jones. He served as pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Tampa for 29 years. He and his wife Rozita Fletcher Jones had one son.

BRENT JONES

Brent Jones served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach.

CHARLES B. JONES

Charles B. Jones (1798-1879) was born on Wilmington Island, SC. Jones served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Savannah before moving to Florida. He served as a missionary of the Northern Home Mission society, preaching in Palaka and the surrounding country. Some of his pastorates included New Providence Church in Marion County, First Baptist Church, Palatka, Peniel, Palatka, First Baptist, Ocala, and First Baptist Church, Micanopy.

CLYDE JONES

Clyde Jones served as pastor of Fifth Street Baptist Church, Key West, 1975-1977.

CLYDE P. JONES

Clyde P. Jones served as pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Black Creek Baptist Association.

DARRELL JONES

Darrell Jones is a native of Palatka. He was ordained in 2005, by the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Perry. Jones served as pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Perry and Lakeside Baptist Church, Perry. He and his wife Sara have two children.

DAVID C. JONES

David C. Jones served as pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

DON JONES

Don Jones graduated from Gulf Coast Community College, University of West Florida, and Florida State University. He became pastor of First Baptist Church in Lynn Haven in 1980.

DOUGLAS JONES

Douglas Jones served as pastor in Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee before going as pastor of Salerno Road Baptist Church in Port Salerno in 1980.

EDWARD JONES

Edward Jones served as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vernon.

FOREST JONES

Forest Jones served as pastor of New River Baptist Church, Brooker, 1917 and Cedar Key Baptist Church.

FREDERICK JONES

Frederick Jones moved to First Baptist Church, Pensacola, as pastor in 1898. He and his family moved from Ellenton, South Carolina, to Pensacola. He served in Pensacola from 1898 to 1905. He died in Pensacola in 1917.

GEORGE L. JONES, JR.

George L. Jones, Jr. served as pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, Ft. Pierce.

GILBERT E. JONES

Gilbert E. Jones (1863-1956) lived to be 93 years of age. He was born near Rome Georgia. Jones served as a Baptist minister for nearly 70 years. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida including Ephesus Baptist Church, Hilliard, First Baptist Church, Macclenny, Yulee Baptist Church, and Hogan Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Jones organized Parkland, Wesconnett, and Grand Park churches in Duval County. He also organized the St. George Baptist Church. Jones served as missionary for the Jacksonville Baptist Association in 1914. He preached his last sermon on May 20, 1956, at Folkston, Georgia, where he had once served as pastor. He died September 27, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida. Jones’ wife Laura died on August 15, 1939 while they were serving at Hogan Baptist Church. One year later he married Mrs. Lillian Allen. He had four daughters.

HAROLD JONES, JR.

Harold Jones, Jr. served as pastor of Pasadena Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, 1995-2009.

HENRY JONES

Henry Jones graduated from Baptist Bible Institute. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Raiford; First Baptist Church, Sopchoppy; Mt. Elon Baptist Church, Wakulla County, 1976-1979; and Peniel Lighthouse, Palatka, 1970-1974.

J. C. JONES, JR.

J. C. Jones, Jr. graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in North Carolina and Florida including Whitehurst Baptist Church, Plant City and Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 1966-1977. He and his wife had three children.

J. HENLEY JONES

J. Henley Jones (1908-1979) was a native of Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Stetson University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jones served as pastor of Pinewood Park Baptist Church and Broadmoor Baptist Church. He served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Jones and his wife, Lelia Jones had five children.

J. R. JONES

J. R. Jones (1817-1852) was born in Wilkerson County, Georgia, and was ordained at the Mount Ararat Church, Stewart County, Georgia, in 1843. Jones served as pastor of the Sardis Church in Jackson County (established in 1825) for a number of years and was preaching for the church in Apalachicola at the time of his death.

JAMES R. JONES

James R. Jones (December 3, 1926-May 14, 2003) was born in Warren, Arkansas, to Neal Otis and Bessie Bennett Jones. James Deac Jones attended school in Warren and Crockett, Arkansas, and then graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile in 1945. He attended Spring Hill College in Mobile (B.S., 1959), and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.R.E., 1963; Ed.D., 1971). Jones married Carolyn Church Jones in August 1947. They have one child, Robert Allan, born in 1952. Jones served at Oak Park and First Baptist Church in New Orleans as Minister of Education. He served on the faculty of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and served the Louisiana Baptist Convention in the department of Church Training for over eight years. He served in World War II in the Maritime Service and the U.S. Army Air Force. Jones and Carolyn were a team who were loved and appreciated in their work of religious education. Jones served on the faculty of Baptist Bible Institute from 1974 until his retirement.

JOHN PAGE JONES

John Page Jones (April 9, 1894- ) was born in Havana, Cuba. He came from a long and distinguished line of Baptist preachers. His father was E. Pendleton Jones of Nassawadox, Virginia, and his grandfather was the renowned J. William Jones of Civil War fame. Jones was educated at Newberry College, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Crozer Theological Seminary. He was a lieutenant of artillery in France during World War I. He became pastor of First Baptist Church in Clermont on June 1, 1927 and served as pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Clermont.

JOSEPHINE PROCTOR JONES

Josephine Proctor Jones (September 4, 1902-December 3, 1974) was born at Lancaster, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Joseph and Susan Pittman Jones. She grew up on a small farm in Danville, Kentucky. Jones attended Center College in Danville, Kentucky where she received the A.B. degree in 1925. She then went to the W.M.U. Training School at Louisville, Kentucky and received her M.R.E. in 1927. Jones worked with the Woman s Missionary Union in Alabama, Kentucky, and Illinois. She then served as the Executive Secretary of the Florida WMU from 1944 to 1967. She and John Maguire worked alongside each other for 23 years in Florida Baptist work. Jones saw the expansion of WMU work to include 5,500 mission units with 80,000 members.

KENNETH R. JONES

Kenneth R. Jones is a native of California. He serves as pastor of Glendale Baptist Church, Miami.

L. M. JONES

L. M. Jones served as pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Cottondale in 1917.

L. N. JONES

L. N. Jones served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

LLOYD E. JONES

Lloyd E. Jones served as pastor of Lake Carroll Baptist Church, Tampa and North Central Baptist Church, Gainesville.

MICHAEL JONES

Michael Jones served as pastor of Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Holt.

OTIS T. JONES

Otis T. Jones served as pastor of Ephesus Baptist Church, Hilliard and Union Baptist Church, O’Brien.

P. M. JONES

P. M. Jones served as state evangelist for the Baptist Board of Missions for the state of Florida, 1910-1911 and as pastor of First Baptist Church, Cottondale (1913-1919) and First Baptist Church, Malone, (1917-1920).

PAUL JONES

Paul Jones served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1962-1964.

R. H. JONES

R. H. Jones served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach.

R. T. JONES

R. T. Jones served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Seabreeze (now Calvary Baptist Church), Daytona Beach.

R. W. JONES

R. W. Jones served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1882-1889 and First Baptist Church, High Springs, 1890. He served as associational missionary for the Harmony Baptist Association in 1890.

RAY JONES

Ray Jones graduated from Samford University. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida including Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. Jones and his wife, Alison Jones have one daughter, Karis.

ROBERT JONES

Robert Jones served as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Cocoa.

RONNIE JONES

Ronnie Jones served as pastor of Ray’s Chapel, 1982-1985.

SIDNEY JONES

Sidney Jones served as pastor of Millview Baptist Church (now Blue Angel), Escambia County.

STEVE JONES

Steve Jones served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Oak Hill, 1998-2000.

TED JONES

Ted Jones served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, Ocala and First Baptist Church, Brandon, 1950-1953.

TEDDY JONES

Teddy Jones is a native of Putnam County, Florida, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jones. He served as a lay preacher in New York before returning to Florida. He was licensed by the First Baptist Church, Hastings and ordained by the First Baptist Church, San Mateo. Johns served as chaplain of Putnam County Jail. He and his wife Dorothy Blackburn Jones have one daughter.

THEODORE JONES

Theodore Jones (1913-1976) served as pastor of First Baptist Churches in Crystal River and Key West. He served as pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church, Oak Park Church in Archer, Haywood Cates Church in Tallahassee, and churches in Trenton and Mayo. Jones was a graduate of Stetson College in Deland, Florida, and Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He and his wife, Edith, had one daughter, Grace, and two sons, Ted and Bruce.

W. D. JONES

W. D. Jones (1893-1980) served as the first pastor of Clay Hill Church, Maxville. He served as clerk of Black Creek Association for 33 years. He also served as the historian of the association, and conducted a jail ministry in Green Cove Springs.

W. R. JONES

W. R. Jones served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Boca Grande and Englewood Baptist Church.

WILLIAM M. JONES

William M. Jones was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College. Jones served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Dania in 1943; First Baptist Church, Hialeah and Palm Avenue Baptist Church.

ANDY JORDAN

Andy Jordan graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as associational mission strategist for the Suwanee Baptist Association. Jordan and his wife, Ramona Jordan have four children.

C. FRANK JORDAN

C. Frank Jordan served as pastor of Knights Baptist Church, Plant City, 1970-1976.

H. A. JORDAN

H. A. Jordan served as pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Live Oak, 1908-1915, First Baptist Church, Center Hill, 1925, and Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford.

JOHN H. JORDAN

John H. Jordan served as pastor of Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Holt.

ROBERT EDWARD JORDAN

Robert Edward Jordan (1865-1927) was born in Georgia. He served in the Jackson County Baptist Association as a licensed minister and a circuit riding preacher.

SAMUEL B. JORDAN, JR.

Samuel B. Jordan Jr. (1930-2010) was born in Orlando, Florida, the son of Martha Evelyn Sammons and Samuel B. Jordan Sr. He graduated from Wake Forest University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jordan served as pastor of churches in Kentucky and Florida, including South Miami Heights Baptist Church, Miami, Livingston Baptist Church, Lutz and Southside Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. He and his wife, Drucella Weddle Jordan had two daughters.

SAMUEL B. JORDAN, SR.

Samuel B. Jordan, Sr. (1889-1983) was a Baptist preacher for 51 years. He served as pastor in Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. He came to Florida in 1923, and served as pastor at Pine Castle, Clermont, Canal Point, North Hialeah, South Bay Baptist Church, Miami, South Miami Heights and First Baptist Church, Hialeah, 1944-1950. He and his wife, Evelyn, had two daughters, Doris and Frances, and one son, Samuel B. Jordan, Jr.

T. T. JORDAN

T. T. Jordan served as pastor of Valley Grove Baptist Church, 1954-1955, 1959-1960 and Shockley Springs Baptist Church, Baker.

WILLIAM H. JORDAN

In 1867 William H. Jordan was pastor of Oak Grove Church. His death was reported in the 1869 Florida Baptist Associational Minutes.

LEROY JOSEPH

Leroy Joseph served as pastor of Millview Baptist Church (now Blue Angel), Escambia County.

W. F. JOSEPH

W. F. Joseph served as pastor of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1949-1952.

MARCUS R. JOWERS

Marcus R. Jowers (1924-2000) served in churches in Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida. He served as pastor of Haines City Baptist Church in Florida. He and his wife, Evangeline, had two daughters, Brenda and Selma, and one son, Keith.

WILLIAM F. JOY

William (Billy) F. Joy served as pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Okaloosa County for 12 years. Joy is a graduate of the University of Mobile (1983), and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1986 and D.Min, 1995.) Joy has been married to Mary Jacque since 1981, and they have three sons.

CURTIS JOYNER

Curtis Joyner served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Century.

L. BERT JOYNER

L. Bert Joyner graduated from Mercer University, GA. He served as pastor of Franklin Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville and First Baptist Church, Lake Wales. Joyner and his wife had twin girls.

CARSON JUDAH

Carson Judah served as pastor of Goodhope Baptist Church, Baker.

J. S. JUDAH

J. S. Judah ( -1949) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Havana, First Baptist Church, Blountstown, 1915-1916, Salem Baptist Church, 1919, Sand Ridge Baptist Church (now Northside Baptist Church, Wauchula), Franklin Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville, 1923-1925, Altha Missionary Baptist Church,1915-1917, First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, and Shady Grove Baptist Church, Grand Ridge, 1910. He and his wife Lula M. Judah had eight children.

CLYDE W. JUDSON

Clyde W. Judson was serving as pastor of Good News-Little River Church in Miami in 1980.

CHARLES JULIAN, JR.

Charles Julian, Jr. was born in Tennessee. He graduated from Cumberland University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Julian served as pastor of churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, including Westwood Baptist Church, Live Oak and North Palm Baptist Chapel, Hialeah.

RONELL JULIAN

Ronell Julian served as pastor of Iglesia Bautista Resurreccion. He was the first Haitian to serve as moderator of the Miami Baptist Association.

STEPHEN JULIAN

Stephen Julian (1920-2010) attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and spent most of his over 60 years of ministry in Miami and the Keys. He served as pastor of Highlands Baptist Church in Miami (1955-1970), West Hialeah (1970-1985), First Baptist Church, Marathon (1985-1986), and Frontenac Baptist Church. Julian served as Director of Missions in the Keys from (1986-1995). He and his wife Elizabeth have four children: Archie, John, Miriam and Carolyn.

JOHN JUMPER

John Jumper (1820-1896) was a full blooded Seminole who was born in the Florida Everglades. He fought against the United States in the Seminole War. Jumper was moved west in 1839 to the India Territory and was made chief of the Seminole Nation. He remained chief for over 30 years. James Factor was the first Seminole Indian to profess Christianity. In 1849 Jumper defended him in his beliefs. Jumper was converted in 1854 or 1855 as a Presbyterian. In 1861 he became a Baptist and joined the Ash Creek Church. He had been baptized by Joho Bemo, a native preacher. Jumper was ordained in July 1865, in the refugee camps by Rev. J. S. Morrow and Dr. H. F. Buckner. He was then pastor of the Spring Town, Oekiwa, and Mekosuk Kyt Churches in the Seminole Nation. Jumper was a beloved chief. He shared wealth and the gospel with his people. He resigned his position as Chief of the Nation to give full time to gospel preaching.

ROBIN JUMPER

Robin Jumper (April 27, 1959- ) was born in New Albany, Mississippi. He was licensed to preach in 1978, and ordained in 1984 by the Bethel Baptist Church in Etta, Mississippi. Jumper graduated from high school at the West Union Attendance Center in Myrtle, Mississippi in 1978. He received his B.A. in 1982 from Mississippi College, and his M.Div. in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1990 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jumper served as pastor of Little Bahala Baptist Church in Wesson, Mississippi in 1984 to 1986, Wellman Baptist Church in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi from 1986 to 1992, and First Baptist Church of Stockton, Illinois from 1992 to 1995. Jumper and his wife, Terry, had two children; Mark and Kara. Jumper joined the faculty of the Baptist College of Florida to teach evangelism and missions in 1995.

K. JUNIPER

K. Juniper served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater, 1914-1916.

RAMON JUSTAMANTE

Ramon Justamante, served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hialeah Spanish speaking congregation. A native of Spain was called to the ministry at age 17 and was ordained at age 22. Justamante attended the Baptist Theological Institute of Uruguay.

H. RAY JUSTICE, JR.

H. Ray Justice, Jr. served as pastor of Venetia Terrace Baptist Church, Jacksonville. He and his wife Angela Blanchard Justice have three children.

J. J. JUSTICE

J. J. Justice served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Perry, 1922.

JAMES W. JUSTUS, JR.

James W. Justus, Jr. (1925-2003) was born in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Alabama and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Justus served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Cutler Ridge and Naranja Park Baptist Church. He and his wife, Carolyn Justus had seven children.

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