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DONALD J. LaBELLE

Donald J. LaBelle served as pastor of Wright Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach.

JIMMY LaBELLO

Jimmy LaBello serves as pastor of Big Coppitt First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Dawn have three sons.

PAUL D. LACK

Paul D. Lack (1926-2015) was born in Ridgely, TN. Lack attended Stetson University, Deland, FL and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, TX. He pastored churches in Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida including Polk City and Riverbend Baptist Church, Ormond Beach, Florida. Lack and his wife Jane were married for 67 years.

S. W. LACK

S. W. Lack served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Graceville, 1898.

WILLIE LACKS

Willie Lacks served as pastor Blackwater Baptist Mission, 1967-1969.

JOHN B. LACY

John B. Lacy (June 1793-February 1878) was born in Virginia. His father was Archibald Lacy of Virginia. He and his family moved to Waven County, Georgia, after John was born. In 1812 Lacy joined the Army and in 1820 he married Martha Freeman of Baldwin County, Georgia. In 1824 they moved to Newton County, Georgia. He was converted and united with the Baptist Church at Holly Springs after being baptized by Rev. Cyrus White. He soon felt the call to preach, and moved with his family to Thomas County, Georgia in 1830. He supplied churches in the Cherokee County area from 1840-1845. He then moved back to Thomas County. He also labored in the Florida counties of Jefferson, Madison, Leon, and Gadsden.

SAMUEL LACY

Samuel Lacy served as pastor of Key Baptist Mission (now First Baptist Church, Islamorada) and First Baptist Church, Key Largo, 1955-1956.

WILLIAM B. LACY

William B. Lacy was pastor at Greenwood and Campbellton in 1859 and 1860.

J. E. LADD

J. E. Ladd served as pastor of Bayless Highway Baptist Church, 1950.

VELCIE C. LADD

Velcie C. Ladd (1907-1987) was born in Putnam County, Ohio, the son of Andrew Jackson and Katherine Elizabeth Harter Ladd. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Chicago and attended the Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Ladd served as pastor of churches in South Carolina and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Conway, 1961-1964 and First Baptist Church, Lake Mary. He and his wife, Mildred Holmes Ladd had two children.

ROBERT E. LAFAVRE

Robert E. LaFavre was born in Hollywood, Florida and died in DeFuniak Springs in 2015. He served as pastor, associate pastor, editor, director of missions, and officer in various denominational organizations. LaFavre served as pastor in Alabama, Georgia and First Baptist Church, Mossy Head, Florida. He served as editor of the Georgia Christian Index and DOM of Walton County Baptist Association. He and his wife Sabra Ann Brooks had three daughters; Deborah, Karen and Mary Jane.

LARRY LAFFERTY

Larry Lafferty (1921-2005) was a native of Live Oak, Florida, the son of Larry Merle and Susan Platt Watts Lafferty. He graduated from Stetson University. Lafferty served as pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Lee, New Home Baptist Church, Lakeland; First Baptist Church, Sulfur Springs; First Baptist Church, Zolfo Springs and Lake Seminole Baptist Church. He and his wife, Annie Robinson Lafferty had five children.

GARY EUGENE LAIRD

Gary Eugene Laird (1957-2010) was born in Crestview, Florida, the son of Norman and Sue Laird. He graduated from the University of Mobile and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Laird served as pastor of Avalon Baptist Church, Milton (1995-2010). He and his wife Debbie Howell Laird had three sons.

GEORGE LAITNER

George Laitner served as pastor of Fort White Baptist Church, 1886-1890.

J. R. LALLEMAND

J. R. Lallemand served as pastor of the English-speaking Haitian mission of Almighty’s Grace Sanctuary, Coral Springs.

A. W. LAMAR

A. W. Lamar served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Inverness and First Baptist Church, Ocala.

B. C. LAMB

B. C. Lamb served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Placid, Northside Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church.

CHARLES LAMB

Charles Lamb graduated from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA; Baptist Bible Institute, New Orleans, LA. He was ordained in 1927 by East Hill Baptist Church, Pensacola. Lamb served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Chattahoochee; Flat Creek Baptist Church, Quincy; and First Baptist Church, River Junction.

JACK LAMB

Jack Lamb (1911-1984) was a native of Madison County, Florida. He served as pastor of churches in Suwannee, Madison, Taylor and Lafayette counties and Brooks County, Georgia, including Orange Baptist Church, Live Oak, 1950-1952 and Hopewell Baptist Church where he served for nine years. Lamb and his wife, Sarah Alberta Lamb had five sons and five daughters.

JOHN B. LAMB

John B. Lamb (May 4, 1846-February 22, 1922) was the first pastor of Manatee Baptist Church of Christ. Lamb became pastor of Manatee Church located at Rye Post Office on August 10, 1888. Lamb was recognized in the Myakka City, Florida area as a pioneer pastor who helped organize a number of churches. He served as pastor of Friendship in Fruitville, Mitchelville, Bethany in Manatee County 1888, 1906, 1908 and Benevolence in Manatee County. John B. Lamb was born in Suwanee County, Florida, on May 4, 1846. He joined the Confederate army at age 16 and served throughout the war. He was baptized by J. H. Tompkins in 1867 and was ordained in 1875. He died February 22, 1922. Lamb was pastor of Concord, Rocky Hammock, Wekiva, and other churches in Levy County, Florida, from 1875-1881. Lamb married Mary Jones and they had three children; John, Jess, and Martha. Upon the death of Mary, John married Nancy Elizabeth Swaim and they had three daughters; Ruth, Nellie, Winnie and one son, Beatty.

M. B. LAMB

M. B. Lamb served as pastor of Flomich Baptist Church, 1960-1962.

DEREK LAMBERT

Derek Lambert graduated from Leavell College in New Orleans and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Lambert served as pastor of First Baptist Church, High Springs and First Baptist Church, Sebring. He and his wife, Nichole, have two daughters.

HEATH LAMBERT

Heath Lambert graduated from Gordon College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lambert began serving as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville in 2018. He and his wife Lauren have three children, Carson, Chloe and Connor.

R. W. LAMBERT

R. W. Lambert served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Quincy.

ROBERT F. LAMBERT

Robert F. Lambert ( -1975) was a native of Gadsden, Alabama. He attended the Baptist Bible Institute, Lakeland. Lambert was the founder of the First Baptist Church, Merritt Island where he was ordained and served for three years. He and his wife, Jo Anne Pickney Lambert had four children.

S. L. LAMBERT

S. L. Lambert served as pastor of Powelton Missionary Baptist Church (now Gonzalez Baptist Church) in 1897.

T. L. LAMBERT

T. L. Lambert ( -1974) served as pastor of First Black Creek Baptist Church, Penney Farms.

W. R. LAMBERT

W. R. Lambert (1883-1970) was ordained at First Baptist Church in Pensacola in 1901. He graduated from Southern Theological Seminary, TX. Lambert served churches in Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina, Washington, Georgia, and Florida. In Florida Lambert served as pastor of Tenth Avenue in Pensacola, East Bay, Holley, Brooksville, Apopka, Winder Garden, First Baptist in West Palm Beach, First Baptist in Quincy, Gretna, Glen St. Mary, College Park in Orlando, Mt. Dora, First Baptist in Haines City and Flat Creek in Quincy. Lambert organized the Avondale Church in Jacksonville, and was pastor emeritus there at the time of his death. He organized the Florida Anti-saloon League in 1907.

THOMAS WALTER LAMKIN

Thomas Walter Lamkin (1904-1944) was born in Kentucky and graduated from William Jewell College (B.A., 1931), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1937). Lamkin was ordained in 1924. He was pastor of Whitfield Memorial Baptist Church of Pensacola at the time of his death. He and his wife Ethel had two children, Lois and Robert.

LEWIS C. LAMPLEY

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Lewis C. Lampley (May 16, 1937- ) was born in Brundidge, Alabama. He was educated at Florida Beacon College and Tampa Bay Theological Seminary (M.A., 1990). He served as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in St. Petersburg for thirty years from 1966 to 1996. He and his wife, Geraldine, served faithfully in family, pastoral, and denominational ministry. In 1996 Lampley became the West Florida Regional Director of the Florida Baptist Convention’s African-American Church Planting Department. Lampley led in the starting of 29 churches in West Florida during his Convention service. He and his wife had nine children.

BARRETT LAMPP

Barrett Lampp surrendered to the ministry while working in California, and met and married Connie, a high school teacher. He is a graduate of California Baptist College (now California Baptist University) and Golden Gate Theological Seminary. Lampp served as pastor of Santa Clara Baptist Church in Gadsden County, 1993-1997.

KENT LAMPP

Kent Lampp (1945-) was born in Lakeland to parents M. D. (Dink) and Billie G. Lampp. Kent surrendered to the ministry in 1979, was ordained by New Hope Baptist Church in 1982 and attended the Baptist Bible Institute, FL and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, LA. Kent has been the pastor of six churches over his lifetime. He served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Holmes County and became DOM of Holmes County Baptist Association from 2016-2024. He and his wife Esther have two daughters.

M. D. LAMPP

M. D. Lampp was the son of John V. and Ella Yeoman Lampp. He served as pastor of Red Level Baptist Church; Antioch Baptist Church, Live Oak; Astatula Baptist Church; and Sardis Baptist Church, Worthington Springs.

ROBERT LEE LAMPP

Robert Lee Lampp (1904-1990) was born in Riverview, Florida, the son of John V. and Ella Yeoman Lampp. He was ordained in 1935 by Midway Baptist Church, Plant City. He served as pastor of Tribly Baptist Church, Pasco County, 1937-1939; Knights Baptist Church, Plant City; Cedar Grove Baptist Church; Providence Baptist Church; Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills; Highland Baptist Church, Lakeland; and Pine Grove Baptist Church. Lampp and his wife, Merrill Lett Lampp had two daughters.

W. J. LAMPP

W. J. Lampp served as pastor of El-Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa.

WALTER I. LAMPP

Walter I. Lampp (1897-1991) was the son of John V. and Ella Yeoman Lampp. He served as pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Plant City, 1937-1938; Knights Baptist Church, Plant City, 1937-1938; El Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa; and Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church, 1950-1963. Wife, Mattie Taylor Lampp.

WILLIAM M. LAMPP

William M. Lampp (1899-1970) was born in Plant City, Florida, the son of John V. and Ella Yeoman Lampp. He served as pastor of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Lakeland and Kendrick Baptist Church, Ocala. Lampp and his wife Effie Lampp had four daughters.

JAMES W. LANCASTER, JR.

James W. Lancaster, Jr. is the son of Irma and James W. Lancaster, Sr. He graduated from Trinity Bible College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Lancaster served as pastor of Forest Grove Baptist Church, Alachua and Blake Memorial Baptist Church. He and his wife, Barbara have two sons.

JAMES ‘JIM’ LANCASTER, SR.

James ‘Jim’ Lancaster, Sr. (1936-2012) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hernando and Carol Estates Baptist Church, Gainesville. He and his wife Irma had three children.

KEITH LANCASTER

Keith Lancaster (1952- ) was born in Spartanburg, SC. He graduated from Carson Newman College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lancaster served as field missionary, Church Planting Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Mollie Barbare Lancaster have one daughter.

PETER LANCASTER

Peter Lancaster served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Otter Creek.

RUSSELL LANCE

Russell Lance served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hernando.

J. M. LAND

J. M. Land served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

R. S. LAND

R. S. Land (1908-1980) served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale, 1955. He and his wife, Gladys Land were caretakers of Camp Bethlehem, a private interdemoninational camp located near Bonifay.

TROY B. LAND

Troy B. Land from Winona, MS served as the first pastor of Southside Baptist Church, Crestview.

CHARLES H. LANDERS

Charles H. Landers was a native of Decatur, Alabama. He served as pastor of churches in Virginia and Florida including First Baptist Church, Chipley1958-1961. He and his wife, Frances J. Landers had six children.

LANDMARK BAPTISTS

The name Landmark originated with the writings of James Madison Pendleton and James Robinson Graves in Kentucky and Tennessee. Both of these men had tremendous influence on the early years of Baptist organizational work in Florida through their writings and preaching. Both men wrote widely and traveled widely. Their physical presence in Georgia and Florida influenced greatly the early organizational years of the Florida Baptist Convention. The four primary tenets of Landmarkism are (1) the church is local and visible; (2) the commission was given to the church; (3) valid baptism is through a Baptist church; (4) and Baptist churches have existed by belief and practice (not by name) from New Testament times. Most churches in the American Baptist Association would hold to these four principles. There are an estimated 1.5 million members in different Baptist churches that hold to these beliefs. They have more than fifteen Bible institutes and seminaries supported by their churches.

BILL LANE

Bill Lane served as pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, (now Northbay Baptist Church, Niceville) 1977-1979.

FRED LANE

Fred Lane ( -1985) was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee. He served as pastor of churches in Tennessee and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Pinellas Park, First Baptist Church, Tarpon Springs and Southside Baptist Church, St. Petersburg (now Southside Tabernacle). In his retirement, Lane served as mission pastor of mobile home parks for the First Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. He and his wife Georgia V. Lane had three sons.

J. P. LANE

J. P. Lane ( -1949) was ordained by First Baptist Church, Mango in 1941 where he served as pastor. Lane also served as pastor of Florida Avenue Baptist Church. He and his wife, Bertha Gladys Lane had three children.

S. R. LANE

S. R. Lane served as pastor of Fort McCoy Baptist Church, Marion County.

E. E. LANEY

E. E. Laney (1901-1983) served as pastor of Broadway Baptist Church, Tenth Avenue Baptist Church, Ballast Point Baptist Church, Port Tampa Baptist Church and Macfarlane Baptist Church. Laney taught mathematics at George Washington Junior High School. He and his wife, Johnnie Louise Murray Laney had one son.

KENNETH LANEY

Kenneth Laney wa born in Sanford, Florida. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Laney served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Malone (1987-1990); Fairlawn Baptist Church, and Florida Gardens Baptist Church, Lake Worth. He and his wife had two daughters.

T. LANG

T. Lang served as pastor of Aenon in Leon County and Bethpage in Jefferson County in 1845. Both churches were in the Florida Association.

JOHN LANGFORD

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John Langford served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Myakka City in 1958.

LOUIS LANGFORD

Louis Langford (1864-1942) served as pastor of Union Baptist Church, O’Brien.

N. B. LANGFORD, JR.

N. B. Langford, Jr. (May 19, 1929-February 11, 1998) was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He was converted at age ten, and joined Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Langford was licensed to preach by the Moorhead Baptist Church in Moorhead, Mississippi, and was later ordained by the church. Langford graduated from Gulfport, Mississippi High School, Mississippi College, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Luther Rice Seminary. He served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force in the Korean War. He served as pastor of D Lo Baptist Church in D Lo, Mississippi from 1954 to 1957, Kirkwood Baptist Church in Bondville, Kentucky from 1957 to 1960, First Baptist Church, Union Springs, Alabama from 1960 to 1963, North Central Baptist Church in Gainesville, Florida from 1963 to 1978, and First Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida from 1978 to 1997. Langford served as President of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1978 and 1979. He served as Trustee at the Baptist College of Florida and The Radio and Television Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Langford married Nancy Underwood of Amarillo, Texas, and they had two children, Nathan in 1961, and Nancy in 1963.

JOHN LANGHORNE

John Langhorne served as pastor of Venetia Terrace Baptist Church, Jacksonville. He and his wife had three children.

A. W. LANGLEY

A. W. Langley served as pastor of Magnolia Baptist, Okaloosa County 1912, Yellow River Baptist Church and Pleasant Home, Holt.

GERALD LANGLEY

Gerald Langley served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, 1977-1980.

PHILLIP LANGLEY

Phillip Langley served as pastor of Union Baptist Church, O’Brien.

THOMAS E. LANGLEY

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Thomas E. Langley (August 16, 1834-March 30, 1890) was born near Forsyth, Georgia. He received his education in Perry, Georgia, and was a Latin and Greek scholar. Langley was ordained in January 1857, and remained in the ministry for 30 years until the loss of his health. Langley served as the first pastor of First Baptist Church, Chipley. The church was organized with 19 charter members in 1887. The church first met in a two room school building on the site where the current Washington County Court House stands on Highway 90 in Chipley, Florida. Langley made the motion which led to the establishment of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. He served as Moderator of the West Florida Baptist Association for 18 years. He also served the same association for four years as missionary and evangelist. Other churches Langley served were Campbellton Baptist Church, Greenwood Baptist Church, Chipola Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Marianna of West Florida.

THOMAS N. LANGLEY

Thomas N. Langley served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Dade City, 1971-1972 and Northside Baptist Church, Dade City. He served as director of mission for the Pasco Baptist Association, 1973-1984.

T. W. LANGLEY

T. W. Langley served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Campbellton (aka Bethlehem) 1872-1888.

CLARENCE LANGSTON

Clarence Langston (1899-1991) was a lifelong resident of Smith Creek. He served as pastor of Leon Ebenezer Baptist Church, Leon County. Langston and his wife, Ruth Langston had seven children.

JAMES F. LANIER

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James F. Lanier (1920-2000) was born in Okeechobee, Florida. He served as pastor of Astatula Baptist Church; Earlington Heights Baptist Church; Bird Road Baptist Church, Miami; Calvary Baptist Church, St. Augustine, 1966-1967; Lakeview Baptist Church, Miami; and Layton Community Baptist Church, Florida Keys. He was pastor emeritus of Layton Community Church in Florida Keys Association at the time of his death. Lanier was a dedicated minister to hundreds of people who vacationed in the Keys. He and his wife, Nellie Pinder Lanier, had three sons, James, Art and Brian.

Y. G. LANIER

Y. G. Lanier, served as the first pastor of King’s Baptist Church in 1964.

TERRELL C. LANTON

Terrell C. Lanton served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Gulf Breeze, Northside Baptist Church, Pensacola and Oak Grove Baptist Church, Escambia County.

EUGENE LANZL

Eugene Lanzl (1942- ) was born in Manatee, Florida, the son of Peter Paul and Elizabeth Margaret Prescott Lanzl. He graduated from the University of West Florida and attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Lanzl was licensed in 1968 and ordained in 1969 by Bellview Baptist Church. He served as pastor of Pine Forest Chapel, Pensacola. Lanzl and his wife, Sandra G. James Lanzl had two children.

FRANK H. LaPIERRE

Frank H. LaPierre graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained by Brownsville Baptist Church in 1949. LaPierre served as pastor of Gonzalez Baptist Church, Callaway Baptist Church, Cove Baptist Church and Kingsland Baptist Church. He was married to Margaret LaPierre who died in 2018.

G. E. LARIMORE

G. E. Larimore served as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville in 1911.

T. J. LARKIN

T. J. Larkin served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Crawfordville and University Heights Baptist Church, Tallahassee (now Northwoods).

ROBERT A. LARNER

Robert A. Larner (-2004) graduated from Southern Illinois University, Baylor University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Florida including, First Baptist Church, Parrish. Larner and his wife, Geraldine Larner had two daughters.

WILLIAM J. LaRUE

William J. LaRue (1938-2002) was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Luther Rice Seminary. LaRue served as pastor of Frink Baptist Church; Victory Baptist Church, Eustis and First Baptist Church, Altoona. He and his wife, Barbara Ann Wood LaRue had three children.

RONALD LASHLEY

Ronald Lashley (1935-2011) was born in Graham County, North Carolina. He graduated from Tennessee Temple and Bob Jones University. Lashley served as pastor of churches in North Carolina, Alabama and Florida including Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Milton. He and his wife, Lavada Cora Lashley had three children.

DON LASTINGER

Don Lastinger (1911-1996) began his ministry at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola in 1954. In 1993 he was pastor emeritus and director of the church evangelism efforts. Don was born in Valdosta, Georgia. He was saved in 1936 and surrendered to preach in 1953. He was married to Millie Baker Lastinger.

DAVID LATHREM

David Lathrem (1926-2024 ) graduated from Georgetown College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Dania Heights Baptist Church, Dania; Central Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Myers; New England Heights Baptist Church, Orlando; Olga Baptist Church, Fort Myers, 1976-1983 and First Baptist Church, St. James City. Lathrem and his wife, Mary Lathrem had four daughters.

KWONG-WAH LAU

Kwong-Wah Lau a native from Hong Kong. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Semianary and was ordained by Flagler Street Baptist Church, Miami, 1968. Lau served as pastor of the Chinese Baptist Church of Miami and Chinese Baptist Church of Coral Springs. Lau retired in 2003. He was married to Irene Ng Lau (1932-2005).

DAVID LAUGHNER

David Laughner served as pastor of West Hillsborough Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach.

FRED T. LAUGHON JR.

Fred T. Laughon, Jr. (1915-2002) was a native of Johnson City, Tennessee, the son of Fred Thomas, Sr. and Mattie Virginia Waddell Laughon. He served as pastor at Orangeburg, South Carolina, and left there to serve as pastor of First Baptist Church, Gainesville, in 1958. He proved to be an innovative and charismatic leader of the church. Laughon and his wife, Helen Douglas Martin Laughon had two children

KEVIN LAUTAR

Kevin Lautar serves as pastor of Palm Coast First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Ann have two children.

F. G. LAVENDER

F. G. Lavender served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Live Oak 1920-1924.

W. WHITNEY LAVENDER, JR.

W. Whitney Lavender, Jr. was the son of W. Whitney, Sr. and Malvina Pauline Lavender. He was ordained by Cassia Baptist Church in 1964. Lavender served as pastor of Dona Vista Baptist Church. He was married to Kathryn Leah Holbrook Lavender.

W. WHITNEY LAVENDER, SR.

W. Whitney Lavender, Sr. (1919-1996) was born in Bessemer, Alabama, the son of Ernest Linwood and Minnie Bullard Lavender. He graduated from Stetson University and Indianapolis Theological Seminary. Lavender served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Williston, First Baptist Church, Barberville, Lady Lake Baptist Church, 1940, Tribley Baptist Church, 1944-1946 and Cassia Baptist Church. He and his wife, Malvina Pauline Lavender had five children. .

B. D. LAW

B. D. Law was pastor of Lemon City Baptist Church in 1933.

BLANCHAD LAW

Blanchad Law served as pastor of New River Baptist Church, Brooker in 1917.

CARLIE LAW

Carlie Law served as pastor of Union Baptist Church, O’Brien.

LARRY LAW

Larry Law (1945-2013) was born in Live Oak, Florida, the son of Norman and Grace Ellis Law. He graduated from the Florida Baptist Theological College, Graceville. Law served as pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Cottondale; Mayo Baptist Church; First Baptist Church, Waldo; and Airline Baptist Church, Lafayette County. He and his wife, Diane Law had three children.

WILLIAM G. LAW

William G. Law was pastor of First Baptist Church in Winter Haven. There is some discrepancy about his years of service at Winter Haven, but it seems to have been from 1908 to 1916.

CHARLES H. LAWHON

Charles H. Lawhon (August 18, 1925-March 13, 1999) was born in Avon Park to the late Raleigh and Miriam Lawhon. He served as pastor of Flora City and Plymouth Baptist Churches before being appointed a foreign missionary to the Philippines in 1960. He returned to the United States in 1970. At his death he was the director emeritus of the Jacksonville Baptist Association Seafarer Ministry. He and his wife had five children.

GLENN FRANK LAWHON

Glenn Frank Lawhon (1923-2017) was the son of C. K. and Maude Lawhon. He ordained in 1965 by Silver Glyn Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Lawhon graduated from Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, 1967. He served as pastor of Hardeetown Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in Sopchoppy and Wakulla Station Baptist Church. He and his wife Willie Mae Carter Lawhon had four children.

H. S. LAWHON

H. S. Lawhon was pastor of West Side Baptist Church in West Palm Beach in1926.

HOWARD DONALD LAWHON

Howard Donald Lawhon (1924-2005) was the son of Ulmont Roy and Ethel Clyde Tucker Lawhon. He served as pastor of Riversink Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Crawfordville, Hayward Cates Baptist Church, Ochlockonee Bay Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Woodville and many other area churches. Lawhon and his first wife Martha Cecelia Posey Lawhon had five children. His second wife was Myrtle Alice Causseaux Miller whom he married in 1988.

T. J. LAWHORN

T. J. Lawhorn served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Esto.

JOE L. LAWHORNE

Joe L. Lawhorne (1932-2002) was the son of Thomas Henry and Flora Lorene Pope Lawhorne. He served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, 1971-1974, and First Baptist Church, Marco Island. Lawhorne and his wife, Sarah Kate Sims Lawhorne had five children.

R. C. B. LAWRENCE

R. C. B. Lawrence (1818-1904) died on December 12, 1904, at 86 years of age. In 1881 he was one of the charter members of First Baptist Church, Marianna, and was also their first pastor. In 1860 he was pastor of Poplar Springs, Salem, Friendship, Dellwood, Magnolia and Pilgrim’s Rest in the West Florida Baptist Association. He served as a Baptist preacher for over 50 years.

RICHARD S. LAWRENCE

In 1856 Richard S. Lawrence was an ordained minister in Marianna, Florida. He lived in the West Florida Baptist Association area.

RICK R. LAWRENCE

Rick R. Lawrence (1954- ) was born in Jeffersonville, IN. He graduated from Luther Rice Seminary and Purdue University. Lawrence served as field missionary, Northeast Florida English-speaking Church Planting Team for the Florida Baptist Convention. He served as pastor of Summit Baptist Church, High Springs and First Baptist Church, Trenton. Lawrence and his wife Vicki have three children.

A. A. LAWSON

A. A. Lawson served as pastor of Westside Baptist Church, Leesburg, and First Baptist Church, Nocatee.

P. LAWSON

P. Lawson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jasper.

PURVIS LAWSON

Purvis Lawson ( -1998) served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

ROBERT LAWSON

Robert Lawson served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, 2004-2006.

ROBERT W. LAWSON

Robert W. Lawson was a native of Union County, South Carolina. He graduated from Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lawson served as pastor of churches in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida, including Midway Baptist Church, Plant City, 1951-1952; Gapway Baptist Church, Lakeland and Bonny Baptist Church, Lake Bonny. In 1963, Lawson was appointed By the Home Mission Board as a missionary to serve as Superintendent of Missions, Santee Baptist Association, Sumter, South Carolina. He and his wife had four children.

RODERICK N. LAWSON

Roderick N. Lawson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Conway.

ROBERT WILLIAM LAWTON

Robert William Lawton (June 16, 1847-January 3, 1909) was born at Albany, Georgia. He served in the Army during the Civil War and moved to Florida in 1870. In 1872 Lawton married Mary Gwynn of Tallahassee. They had seven children. Lawton was ordained in 1873 and served as pastor of the Baptist churches of Chuluota, Osteen, Geneva, Fort Christmas and Oviedo. He died at Oveido on January 3, 1909.

CLIFF LEA

Cliff Lea (1970-) is a native of Virginia and grew up in Fort Worth. Lea graduated from Hardin-Simmons University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lea served for nine years as pastor of Yorktown Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas before becoming pastor of First Baptist Church Leesburg in 2007. He and his wife, Suzy, have five sons.

MILTON S. LEACH, JR.

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Milton S. Leach, Jr., (January 18, 1927-October 22, 2001) was known to many as the father of our language work in Florida. Leach was born in Sterling, Texas, and graduated from Howard Payne University and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Leach worked with Hispanics in Texas for nearly ten years before moving to Florida in 1954 to become the director of Spanish missions for the Miami Baptist Association. Leach was fluent in Spanish and bi-cultural. From 1963-1978 he served as director of missions in Puerto Rico. From 1978-1982 he served in the Language Missions Department of the North American Mission Board. In 1982 Leach served again in Florida in language missions. His first wife, Wilma, died in 1981, and he was survived by his second wife Gladys, and three children; Paul, Angela, and Martha. Leach worked for nearly 50 years in the language, refugee, and immigrant ministries programs.

EDWARD LEADER

Edward Leader served as pastor of First Indian Baptist Church, Brighton.

JOSH LEADINGFOX

Josh LeadingFox serves as pastor of Immokalee First Seminole Baptist Church. He and his wife, Lyndsey LeadingFox have five children.

ELDRED LEATHERS

Eldred Leathers (1933-1996) was born in Morgan County, Alabama, the son of Lowell A. and Manilla Yates Leathers. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida, including Amelia Baptist Church, Darby. Leathers was married to Joyce Glynell Farmer Leathers in 1951.

ROLAND QUINCHE LEAVELL

Leavell,-Roland-Q.

Roland Quinche Leavell (1892-1963) is known as a Mississippi native and New Orleans seminary leader, but in Florida, he is known also as having served First Baptist Church in Tampa as pastor. Leavell served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia; First Baptist Church in Oxford, Mississippi, and First Baptist Church in Picayune, Mississippi. Leavell wrote numerous books. He also served as the director of evangelism of the Southern Baptist Convention s Home Mission Board. Leavell was president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary from 1946 to 1958. He married Lilian Forbes Yarborough from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in 1923. In 1953, Dr. Leavell led the Seminary at New Orleans to a new 75 acre campus in Gentilly from their old downtown site in New Orleans.

DONALD A. LEAVINS

Donald A. Leavins served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Harold.

RICHARD LEDGISTER

Ledgister,-Richard

Richard Ledgister (May 27, 1946- ) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He was converted and baptized in 1962 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in St. Mary, Jamaica. He served as student pastor of Monique Baptist Church in St. Ann, Jamaica, and as pastor of the Yallahs Circuit of Baptist Churches from 1973 to 1979. He was pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida, from 1986 to 1988. Calvary merged with Sierra Norwood to become Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church in July, 1988. Ledgister has served that church as pastor since the union of churches. Ledgister serves in numerous capacities in the Miami Association and Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife, Vorst, have three children, Damian, Sheree, and Mark.

ALVIN J. LEE

Alvin J. Lee was a chaplain and served as supply pastor of Brownsville Baptist Church, Pensacola.

BYRON LEE

Byron Lee served as pastor of Enon Baptist Church, Walnut Hill.

CHARLES R. LEE

Charles R. Lee ( -1955) was pastor at Ojus in 1922, Little River Baptist Church, 1922-1926, Dania Baptist Church, and West Little River Baptist Church. Lee and his wife, Stella B. Lee had six children.

D. P. LEE

D. P. Lee served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Havana.

DANIEL LEE

Daniel Lee was born in Korea. He served as pastor of First Korean Baptist Church, Melbourne. He is married to Esther Lee.

GREG LEE

Greg Lee served as pastor of Zellwood Baptist Church.

GUY V. LEE

Guy V. Lee served as pastor of Six Mile Creek Baptist Church, Lawtey Baptist Church and Knights Baptist Church, Plant City, 1938-1940.

H. DOUGLAS LEE

H. Douglas Lee (1943-2009) was reared in Danville, Virginia. He attended the University of Richmond (B.A., 1964), Southeastern Seminary (B.D. and Th. M.) and the University of Iowa (Ph.D., 1971). He married Margaret Easley, and they had a son Gregory, and a daughter Elizabeth. Lee went to Stetson University as vice president for development in 1978. Prior to that he served in the same position at Wake Forest University after having served on the religion faculty of Virginia Intermond College. Lee became the eighth president of Stetson College in 1987. He and Mrs. Lee were very active in the civic and cultural interests of the state and as members of First Baptist Church of Deland. Lee served as President of Stetson for 22 years (1987-2009) and was Chancellor at the time of his death.

HAL C. LEE

Hal C. Lee (1932-1997) was a native of New Smyrna Beach. He was a retired Highway Patrol officer and the founding pastor of Glencoe Baptist Church, 1980-1996. Lee and his wife, Mary Alice Lee had three children.

J. T. LEE

J. T. Lee served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Perry in 1907.

J. PERRY LEE

J. Perry Lee served as pastor of Pompano Beach Baptist Church and died in Miami in 1934.

JAMES LEE

James Lee served as pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church, Bradenton.

JAMES DAVID LEE

James David Lee graduated from Carson Newman College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Taft Street Baptist Church, Hollywood and West Side Baptist Church, Lake Wales.

JERRY WALLACE LEE

Lee,-J.W.

Jerry Wallace Lee (September 21, 1932- April 23, 2005) was born in Orange, Texas. He attended grammar schools at Eunice and Pineville, Louisiana, and Bridge City, Texas. He graduated from high school at St. Francisville in 1951. Lee attended Louisiana College (B.A., 1955), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1958; Th.D., 1964). Lee served as pastor of six churches in Louisiana and Mississippi. He joined the faculty of Baptist Bible Institute in 1969, and taught Old Testament. Lee married Joyce Bilbo of Bogalusa, Louisiana, in 1952. They had three children; Jerolyn in 1955, Jody in 1958, and Jay in 1960. Lee is best known in the tri-states area for having served 40 different interims. At the time of his death, it was the most interim pastorates served by anyone in the Florida Baptist Convention.

PAUL LEE

Paul Lee served as pastor of Miami First Korean Baptist Church.

ROBERT EDWARD LEE

Lee,-Robert-E.

Robert Edward Lee (1907-1984) was born near Prentiss, Mississippi. He attended Clarke Memorial College, Mississippi College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Bayshore in Tampa on two occasions. He also served churches in Fort Lauderdale and Stuart. He and his wife, Theo, had three sons, James, Gaines, and Robert.

SAMUEL LEE

Samuel Lee served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Blountstown and First Baptist Church, Callahan.

T. J. LEE

T. J. Lee served as pastor of Hawthorn Baptist Church in 1909.

W. C. LEE

W. C. Lee ( -1914) served as pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Suwannee Baptist Association.

WALTER H. LEE

Walter H. Lee (1907-1995) was born in Russell, Florida. He served as pastor of Brandy Branch Baptist Church. Lee had three wives, Edna Daisy Rosier Lee (b.1912-d.1932); Hester Aleene Rosier Lee (b. 1918-d.1997) and Elde Thomas Lee (b.1917-d.1997). Lee had three children.

WILLIAM LEE

William Lee served as pastor of Celebration Baptist Church, Milton and New River Baptist Church, Brooker in 2000.

PAT LEGETTE

Pat Legette served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, New River Baptist Association in 1903.

DONNIE LEGG

Donnie Legg was ordained at Central Baptist Church in Melbourne. He went as pastor of First Baptist Church Aurantia in Mims in 2005. Legg served as chaplain to the Florida Marlins. He and his wife, Patti, have two children.

DALE LEGGETT

Dale Leggett served as pastor of Valley Grove Baptist Church, 1984-1988.

WILLIAM B. LEGGETT

William B. Leggett served as pastor of Spring Hill Baptist Church.

GOULD A. LEICHLITER

Gould A. Leichliter (1891-1971) was the son of John Lyons and Emma G. Brooks Leichliter. He served as the executive secretary-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Foundation, 1952-1961 and as pastor of First Baptist Church, Brandon, 1966-1967. Wife, Clyda H. Leichliter.

GAYLE JORDAN LEININGER

Gayle Jordan Leininger (1940- ) was born in Montgomery, AL. She graduated from Samford University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Leininger served as the Literacy Missions Consultant for the Florida Baptist Convention. She and her husband, M. Wic Leininger, have two sons.

ELLIOTT LEITKA

Elliott Leitka (1913-1989) was born in Wewoka Oklahoma. He served as a missionary to the Native Americans in Oklahoma and Florida, including helping to build and pastor First Indian Baptist Church, Brighton, Florida. Leitka and his wife, Cora Buck Leitka had eight children.

GEORGE T. LEITNER

George T. Leitner (1851-1911) was born in South Carolina the son of George Elisha and Pathenia A. Cheatam Waller Leitner. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Dade City, 1900-1905, First Baptist Church, Williston, Aucilla, Ebenezer and Elizabeth churches in Jefferson County and New Macedonia in Madison County. Leitner and his wife Rebecca Ann Dozier Leitner had ten children.

DAVID LEMA, JR.

David Lema, Jr., was Cuban born and a third generation minister. After living in Spain, Lema’s family moved to New Orleans. He graduated from the University of New Orleans (B.A.) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.; D.Min). Lema served as a church planter in Miami and joined the faculty of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2006.

DONALD B. LeMASTER

Donald B. LeMaster (1928-2021) was born in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. He graduated from Marshall University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. LeMaster served as pastor of West Lauderdale Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale for almost 30 years. He and his wife, Virginia had four children.

ROGER D. LEMASTER

LeMaster,-Roger-D.

Roger D. LeMaster graduated from Campbellsville College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served Payneville Baptist Church in Kentucky four year before becoming pastor of Tropical Farms Church, Stuart, in 1980.

ROBERT LeMAY

Robert LeMay served as pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Baker.

R. M. LEMLY

R. M. Lemly served as pastor of Fort Myers Beach Chapel, 1953-1954.

CHARLES C. LEMONS

Charles C. Lemons served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Delray Beach.

JOHN LENNARD

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

ANTWANE (AD) LENOIR

Antwane (AD) Lenoir (1983-2024) served as pastor of Westview Baptist Church, Op-locka. He and his wife, Bree Lenoir had four children.

RON LENTINE

Ron Lentine (1951-) graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University (B. S.) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M. Div.). Lentine has served at First Baptist Church, Key Largo, First Baptist Church, Lake Park and Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Pensacola. Lentine and his wife Marilyn have two children Chris and Ashley.

CATHY LENTZ

Cathy Lentz is a graduate of the University of West Florida. She served as Literacy Coordinator/ESL for the Florida Baptist Convention.

ANTHONY LEON

Anthony Leon served as pastor of Iglesia Bautista Central, Kissimmee. He and his wife Elizabeth A. Leon had three children.

E. M. LEONARD

E. M. Leonard was pastor of First Baptist Church, Opa-Locka in 1941, 1943, and 1944.

JAMES E. LEONARD

James E. Leonard served as pastor of Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Tampa, Bell Shoals Baptist Church, Manhattan Baptist Church, Tampa and First Baptist Church, Lake Park.

E. C. LERCH

E. C. Lerch (1911-2004) was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of Clayton Albert and Lucretia Katherine Zuffler Lerch. He served as pastor of Otter Creek Baptist Church, 1944, Main St. Baptist Church, Leesburg, Deerfield Baptist Church, Riverland Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale and Hardeetown, Hardee. He and his wife, Myrtle A. North Lerch, had four children

C. S. LESTER

C. S. Lester served as pastor of First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach.

E. S. LESTER

E. S. Lester served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

L. G. LETT

L. G. Lett served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1957-1958.

DONALD LETZRING

Donald Letzring is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from Mars Hill University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Letzring served as pastor of churches in Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida including First Baptist Church, Palm River and Wellswood Baptist Church. He is married to Joan Letzring.

W. W. LEVERETTE

W. W. Leverette served as pastor of Pine Barron Baptist Church, Davisville.

ROBERT LEVEY

The death of pastor Robert Levey was reported in the 1868 Florida Baptist Associational Minutes. In 1862 Levey was pastor of Aenon in Leon County, Florida.

NORMAN LEVINE

Norman Levine (1913-2007) was born in Newport, Kentucky to Bernard and Marjorie Alexander Levine. He attended Moody Bible Institution in Wheaton, Illinois. He was ordained at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Johnson, Florida in July 1950 and led the singing twice for Evangelist Billy Graham in Stark, Florida. He served as pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Bell; First Baptist Church, Cedar Key; First Baptist Church, Fort White; Southside Baptist Church, Palatka; Evergreen Baptist Church, Lawtey; Beulah Baptist Church, Clay County; Fairbanks Baptist Church, Gainesville; Oak Grove Baptist Church, Lake City; Old Providence Baptist Church, Lake City; and Ochwilla Baptist Church. Levine was pastor of several churches throughout Florida and Kentucky and served as Chaplain in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his service to his country in the Navy, he worked at the University of Florida as a machinist. He and his wife Anna Louise Moore and they had two sons.

S. K. LEVITT

S. K. Levitt served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville from 1884-1887.

W. D. LEVY

W. D. Levy (1872-1925) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodville. He and his wife, Sally Durrance Levy had two children.

A. T. LEWIS

A. T. Lewis served as pastor of Damascus Baptist Church, Santa Rosa County, 1896.

C. J. LEWIS

C. J. Lewis served as pastor of Oakland Baptist Church, Taylor County.

CHARLES D. LEWIS

Charles D. Lewis served as pastor of Lake Carroll Baptist Church, 1963-1955.

DAVID LEWIS

David Lewis served as pastor of Woodbine Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church Bagdad.

DEWITT LEWIS

DeWitt Lewis was a native of Louisiana. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lewis served as pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Miami 1943-1944; Earlington Heights Baptist Church, Miami and Queen’s Park Baptist Church (now Lakeview).

ED LEWIS

Ed Lewis served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Escambia County.

J. EARL LEWIS

Lewis,-J.-Earl

J. Earl Lewis (1900-1984) was raised in Florida. He attended Norman Park, Moody Bible Institute, and Mt. Vernon University in Arlington, Virginia. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pahokee (1925-1927), First Baptist Church, Parrish, (1925-1930), First Baptist Church, Polk County (1939), Belmont Heights, Tampa (1931-1944), and Springfield, Jacksonville.

JAMES LEWIS

James Lewis was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City, Florida. He was ordained by the church on October 7, 1866. Lewis was one of the earliest black preachers among Florida Baptist Churches.

JESSE LEWIS

Jesse Lewis served as pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and Sampson City Baptist Church in 1902.

JOHN LEWIS

John Lewis served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Longwood, 1941.

JOHN MARION LEWIS

John Marion Lewis ( -1958) from Tennessee was employed by the Florida Baptist State Board of Missions in 1913 to serve as evangelist in Marion, Pasco, and Alachua Association. He graduated from Carson-Newman College, TN and served as pastor of First Baptist Church, High Springs, Tribley Baptist Church, Pasco County, Buffalo Avenue Baptist Church, Tampa, Palmetto Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Terra Ceia, Riverside Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, and Parkview Baptist Church, Arcadia. Lewis and his wife, Frances Ellen Lewis had one daughter, Ruth.

LEIGHTON LEWIS

Leighton Lewis graduated from Carson Newman College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife served as missionaries to Brazil with the Southern Baptist Convention Foreign Mission Board for eight years. Lewis served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake City, 1974-1976 and First Baptist Church, Jasmine Lakes. The couple had three children.

LEROY LEWIS

LeRoy Lewis (1938-2024) was born in St. Augustine, the son of Joseph and Nellie Lewis. He graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. While attending the Baptist Bible Institute, Lewis served as pastor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Madison (1972-1973) and Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale (1974-1975). He served as pastor of First Baptist Church San Mateo, 1976-2011. He and his wife, Charlotte, have two daughters.

MICHAEL S. LEWIS

Michael S. Lewis was born in Georgia and graduated from Columbia International University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor in Georgia and Texas and became pastor of First Baptist Church, Plant City in 2009. In 2013 Lewis joined the North American Mission Board as executive director for church revitalization and pastoral relations. He and his wife Liliana have three daughters.

OVID LEWIS

Ovid Lewis (1919-1989) was a native of Branford County, Florida. He served as pastor of Shady Sea Baptist Church, Spring Creek, 1970-1973, Riversink Baptist Church, 1973-1976, Midway Baptist Chapel, Lloyd Baptist Church, and Riverside Baptist Church. Lewis and his wife, Davie B. Lewis had three daughters.

R. W. LEWIS

R. W. Lewis served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

REX LEWIS

Rex Lewis was born in Endevor, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lewis served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Orange Park and River Road Baptist Church, Palatka. He and his wife Betty Sue Lewis have two daughters.

S. STANFORD LEWIS

S. Stanford Lewis (1933-1957) died at age 24, while serving as pastor of Heckscher Drive Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He was a native of Jacksonville. He had attended Truett-McConnell Junior College and Mercer University. He married Ruby C. Lewis. He died November 18, 1957 in Jacksonville.

WILLIAM LEWIS

William Lewis served as pastor of Olga Baptist Church, Fort Myers, 1984-1986.

WILLIAM ESTAL LEWIS, JR.

William Estal Lewis Jr. (January 8, 1929- ) was born in Sarasota, Florida. He was the son of William E. Lewis, Sr., and Margaret Ann Knight Lewis. His father was a carpenter and his mother was a nurse. Lewis had two brothers, Calvin, born in 1939, Jerry, born in 1941, and seven sisters; Virginia, born in 1926; Mary, born in 1927; Margaret, born in 1931; Clara, born in 1932; Jacquelyn, born in 1934; Eileen, born in 1936; and Gloria, born in 1938. Lewis graduated from Sarasota High School in 1946, Stetson University in 1952 (B.A.), and Southwestern Theological Seminary in 1955 (B.D.). He was converted at age eight, and baptized into First Baptist Church of Sarasota. He was also ordained at that church on August 5, 1951. Lewis served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Apache, Oklahoma (1952-1953), Wizard Wells Baptist Church in Wizard Wells, Texas (1953-1955), Northside Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, Texas (1955), and Northeast Baptist Church in Miami, Florida (1955-1958). He married Nina Beadie Allen on July 24, 1953 at Miami, Florida. They served as foreign missionaries in Dar es Salaam, Tangenyika, East Africa.

JIM LIBERACKI

Jim Liberacki was the son of Don and Carol Liberacki. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Allentown and Eastside Baptist Church, Milton. Liberacki was married to Joy Liberacki (b.1960-d.1998).

V. L. ROY LIBURD

Liburd,-V.L.
V. L. Roy Liburd (August 23, 1942- ) was born in St. Kitts. He attended Sandy Point Senior High School in St. Kitts, Hannibal-LaGrange College in Boliver, Missouri, Luther Rice Seminary (M.A.), and Covington Theological Seminary (D.Min.). Liburd was converted in St. Kitts in 1957, and was called to preach in 1959. He was baptized into the Cruz Bay Baptist Church of St. John (USCI) in 1959. He served as pastor in St. Kitts, Antigua, and the British Virgin Islands before coming to the United States. He served as pastor in Missouri, and then came to Harmony Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida. He and his wife, Ursula, have three children, Lancelot, Alexander, and R. Theo-Linda.

WALTER NORMAN LIDDY

Walter Norman Liddy (1884-1969) was born in Melbourne, Australia, the son of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Liddy. He graduated from Moody Bible College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Liddy served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater and assistant pastor of Disston Avenue Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. He and his wife, Bessie Fern Richardson Liddy had one son.

THOMAS DILL LIDE

Lide,-Thomas-Dill

Thomas Dill Lide (1902-2001) was a native of South Carolina. He graduated from Furman University and Southwestern Seminary. Lide served as pastor in Texas, South Carolina and Florida. He served Seminole Heights Baptist Church, Tampa; First Baptist Church, Perry; and First Baptist Church, Dunnellon. After retirement he served 25 churches as interim pastor. He and his wife of 72 years, Bettie Koller Lide had three daughters; Lee, Ilda, and Bobbie.

HARRY M. LIECHTY, JR.

Liechty,-Harry

Harry M. Liechty, Jr. (1927-July 9, 2005) was the only son of Harry M. Leichty, Sr., and Ruth Morris Liechty. Liechty Sr., was a Baptist preacher for 56 years. Liechty Jr., was a Baptist preacher for 40 years. He served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, Ocala; Immanuel Baptist Church, Jacksonville; and was founding pastor of Lake Maggione Baptist Church in St. Petersburg. He moved to California in 1960 where he served three churches. He and his wife, Adah, had three children; David, Steve and Kathie and one step-daughter, Tina.

HARRY M. LIECHTY, SR.

Harry M. Liechty, Sr. (1899-1990) was a Baptist preacher for 56 years, and helped start 150 missions. He was a native of Ohio, and moved to Jacksonville after World War I. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1933. He was ordained at Oceanway Baptist Church in Jacksonville in 1934, where he served as pastor. Four missions were started while he was at Oceanway. He then went to First Baptist Church in Marianna, and they started four missions. He was pastor of Franklin Street Baptist Church in Jacksonville, and they started four missions. He worked in the Florida Baptist Convention, and later in the California Baptist Convention. He was always on the cutting edge as a church mission starter. He and his wife, Ruth Morris Liechty, had one son, Harry Jr., who served as a Baptist preacher for 40 years. They had one daughter, Jacqueline, who served 23 years as a missionary to India.

A. E. LIGHTFOOT

Lightfoot,-A.-E.

A. E. Lightfoot received his early schooling in Miami. He then graduated from Stetson University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained at First Baptist Church Deland on December 5, 1929. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Campbellton (1963); South Miami, Northwood West Palm Beach, Blountstown, Starke (1939-1944), and Brentwood in Jacksonville.

GARY LIGHTFOOT

Gary Lightfoot served as pastor of Lake Panasoffkee Baptist Church.

J. T. LIGHTFOOT

J.T. Lightfoot served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake City, 1892-1894.

JAMES L. LIGHTSEY

James L. Lightsey (1932-2009) was a native of Wabasso and served in the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War. He served churches in Mississippi, North Carolina, Alabama and Florida. Lightsey served Orange Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Pearce; Mount Pleasant in High Springs; Hogue in Gainesville and Fort White Baptist Church. He and his wife Helen B. Black Lightsey were married 51 years and had two sons, Rob and Jeff.

ROB LIGHTSEY

Rob Lightsey served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Campbellton in 1998.

THOMAS EDWIN LILY

Thomas Edwin Lily (February 3, 1930- ) was born at Erwin, Tennessee. He was the son of Fred Lilly and Anna Hensley Lilly. His father was an engineer and his mother a housewife. Lily was raised in Charleston, South Carolina (1936-1939) and Savannah, Georgia (1940-1948). He graduated from Savannah High School in Savannah, Georgia, in 1948. Lily attended Mercer University (A.B., 1952) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.R.E., 1957). He was converted at age twelve, and was baptized on Easter Sunday in 1952 at Bull Street Baptist Church in Savannah. He was ordained on February 26, 1952, at Taliaferro Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia. Lily served as a Baptist Student Union Director for the Louisiana Baptist Convention (1956-1957) and then as Baptist Student Union Director at the University of Miami starting in 1957. He then served as Director of the Home Mission Board Rescue Mission in New Orleans. Lily married Carolyn Benson Lilly on April 30, 1952, at Macon, Georgia, and they had one son, Fred, born in 1957.

KYUNG CHUL LIM

Kyung Chul Lim served as associate pastor of Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, and pastor of the Korean First Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

EARL LIMS

Earl Lims served as pastor of Belmont Heights Baptist Church, Tampa.

BARRY LINDAMOOD

Barry Lindamood served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1998.

HOMER GENTRY LINDSAY, JR.

Lindsay,-Homer,-Jr.

Homer Gentry Lindsay, Jr. (July 10, 1927-February 13, 2000) died at age 72 as a result of complications from cancer. Lindsay was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Ruth and Homer G. Lindsay, Sr. When he was 13 years of age his family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, when Lindsay, Sr., became pastor of First Baptist Church. Lindsay graduated from Stetson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1952. In September 1952, he married Shirley Tillman, and accepted the pastorate of a 42 member mission in Miami.This mission became Northwest Baptist Church and grew from 42 members to 3,280 members in the sixteen years Lindsay served as pastor. He became co-pastor in 1969 with his father at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. In the next 20 years the Sunday School enrollment increased from 2,300 to over 14,000. In 1982 Jerry Vines joined Lindsay as co-pastor, and a new 9,200 seat auditorium was built. Lindsay served for 31 years at First Baptist Church and had planned to retire on March 31, 2000. Lindsay and his wife, Shirley, had three daughters, Nancy, Clara, and Peggy. He was known for his love of the Lord Jesus, and his hard work at witnessing and soul winning. The Lindsay s had a son, Homer Lindsay III, who died of a heart attack on January 28, 2000.

HOMER GENTRY LINDSAY, SR.

Lindsay,-Homer,-Sr.

Homer Gentry Lindsay, Sr. (1903-1981) was a native of Lake City, Tennessee. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville from 1940 to 1973, for a total of 33 years. He and his son, Lindsay Jr, were co-pastors of the church from 1969 to 1973, when Lindsay, Jr. became pastor. Lindsay was a denominational leader at a very critical time of state and national crisis. When he began the Jacksonville pastorate, the church had lost its property and was bankrupt. In 1969 the church had grown to 12,200 members. When the state convention was in a difficult time in 1945, Lindsay served as acting executive secretary-treasurer until the coming of Dr. John McGuire. He also served as president of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1962 until 1966. In 1964 he served as president of the Florida Baptist State Convention. He died of cancer on September 5, 1981. Lindsay was a graduate of Carson-Newman College and Southwestern Seminary. He served as pastor in Texas and Tennessee before coming to Florida. He and his wife, Ruth Ewton Lindsay had one son, Homer Lindsay, Jr., and one daughter, Jo Ann Nicholson, who died of cancer on April 28, 1981.

JACK LINDSAY

Jack Lindsay served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Longwood.

E. C. LINDSEY

E. C. Lindsey (1881-1970) was a native of Covington County, Alabama. He served as pastor of Cluster Springs Baptist Church, Walton County. Lindsey and his wife, Lossie L. Lindsey had two children.

JACK LINDSEY

Jack Lindsey served as pastor of Lake Mystic Baptist Church, Bristol.

RICK LINEBERGER

Lineberger,-Rick

Rick Lineberger is a native of Arkansas, and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Grapevine, Texas (1989-2003) before coming as pastor of First Baptist Church in Bradenton in 2003. He and his wife, Tracey, have two adult children.

GEORGE LINER

George Liner (1916-1978) was born in Chattanooga, TN. He attended the University of Chattanooga, TN and Baptist Bible Institute, Lakeland. He was ordained in 1950 by First Baptist Church, Avon Park. He served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Wauchula, Eastside Baptist Church, Haines City, Wildwood Baptist Church, Bartow, Ogla Baptist Church, Ft. Myers, Sydney Baptist Church, Jan Phyl Baptist Church, Winter Haven, and Bethel Baptist Church, Socrum.Liner and his wife, Dorothy Roberta Robertson Liner had five children.

ROBERT T. LINER

Robert T. Liner (1916-1997) was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from Stetson University. He served as pastor of churches in Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. He served in Florida at First Baptist Church, Plymouth from 1945 to 1949, First Baptist Church of Avon Park, First Baptist Church in Auburndale, McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, and Main Street Baptist Church in Bartow. Liner and his wife, Edna Phillips Liner had three children.

J. E. LINGERFELT

J. E. Lingerfelt served as pastor of First Black Creek Baptist Church, Penney Farms, Russell Baptist Church and Evergreen Baptist Church.

ALFRED LINK

Alfred Link served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Groveland.

HAROLD H. LINK

Harold H. Link died December 12, 1976, in Orlando, Florida. He was a graduate of the University of Florida, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to retirement, Link served as pastor of the following Baptist churches in Florida. Groveland, Eliam in Melrose, Philadelphia in McAlpin, Oviedo, Williston, Key West, and Carrabelle. His last three years of ministry were spent as a missionary in the Cayman Islands. He and his wife, Smithie, had two sons and one daughter.

GARY F. LINTON

Gary F. Linton a native of Tallahassee, received degrees in Pastoral Theology from both Florida Baptist College in Lakeland and Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana. Linton was a bi-vocational pastor who served at Northside Baptist Church and Seminole Baptist Church, Tallahassee. He and his wife Sharon had three daughters.

H. S. LINTON

H. S. Linton (1805-1868) was an early pioneer pastor in Florida. In 1845 H. S. Linton was pastor of Elizabeth in Jefferson County, Ebenezer in Jefferson County, and Ocilla in Madison County. All of these churches were located in the Florida Baptist Association.

SIDNEY H. LINTON

Sidney H. Linton ( -1869) was pastor of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Jefferson County from 1845-1847. He also served as pastor of Ebenezer in Jefferson County and Ocilla in Madison County. All of those churches were located in the Florida Baptist Association.

JESSE LIPHAM

Jesse Lipham served as pastor of Pine Barron Baptist Church, Davisville.

CLYDE B. LIPSCOMB

Lipscomb,-Clyde

Clyde B. Lipscomb (1916-1992) served as pastor of Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church in Jacksonville for 26 years (1953-1970). He was a native of Richmond, Virginia. He was a graduate of the University of Richmond, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He was known for his pastoral work and community involvement.

BRUCE V. LISLE

Lisle,-Bruce-V.

Bruce V. Lisle (1925-2006) was born in Phenix City, Alabama, the son of Bruce V. and Bessie Ingram Lisle. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Lisle graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Georgia and Florida, and was the first part time bivocational director of missions in the Florida Keys Association 1980-1985. He had served as associate pastor at Big Coppitt Church and as chaplain of the Big Pine Key State Prison. He also worked as a security officer with the Monroe County public school system. Lisle and his wife, Jessie Christine J. Phillips Lisle had four children.

WILLIAM B. LISTON

William B. Liston (1877-1943) was born in Hamilton County, Florida. He was ordained in 1906 and served as pastor in Central Florida for over 30 years, including Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford and Union Baptist Church, O’Brien. He and his wife Alice had five children: Cecil, Cephas, Jesse, Flora and Doshie.

ELWOOD LITTLE

Little,-Elwood

Elwood Little attended Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, Florida, Clark Memorial College, and Hannibal LaGrange College. He served as pastor in Missouri and Florida. In 1980 he went as pastor of Miller Memorial Church in Orlando.

NATHAN LITTLE

Nathan Little served as pastor of Poplar Dell Baptist Church, Bratt.

THOMAS LITTLE, JR.

Thomas Little, Jr., graduated from Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville, Florida, Louisiana College, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Little served as pastor of Hillsdale Baptist Church near Anite, Louisiana, and became pastor of First Baptist Church in Bratt in 1980.

DENNIS LITTLETON

Dennis Littleton served as pastor of Palm Coast First Baptist Church.

J. W. LITTLETON

J. W. Littleton served as pastor of Port Orange Baptist Church.

ROBERT LITTLETON

Robert Littleton was the son of Edward and Gladys Littleton. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Otter Creek, 1980-1981,

CHARLES LITZELL

Charles Litzell was born in Interlachen, Florida. He graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville in 1970. Litzell served as pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Palatka, 1970-1972, 1974; Woodlawn Baptist Church, Hawthorne, George’s Lake Baptist Church (now Oak Avenue); Florahome Baptist Church, 1972-1974; and New Cross Creek Baptist Church, Hawthorne. Litzell and his wife Dorothy have two children.

ALVIN LIVINGSTON

Alvin Livingston (1930-2021) was born in Perry, Florida, the son of William Wagner and Isabelle Turner Livingston. He served as pastor of Lebanon Baptist Church and Knights Baptist Church, Plant City. Livingston and his wife, Lois Opehlia Clemons Livingston had two sons.

CLYDE LIVINGSTON

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

JOHNNY LIVINGSTON

Johnny Livingston served as pastor of Wildwood Baptist Church, 1974-1975.

CHARLES LLOYD

Charles Lloyd (1929-1984) was a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. He served as pastor of churches in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida, including First Baptist Church, North Miami Beach. Lloyd and his wife, Barbara Kimball Lloyd had four children.

J. M. LLOYD

J. M. Lloyd served as pastor of Orange Park Baptist Church, 1932.

MICHAEL LoBRUTTO

Michael LoBrutto serves as pastor of Barwick Road Baptist Church in Delray Beach. He and his wife Heather have two sons.

O. G. “TIM” LOCHER

O. G. “Tim” Locher (1939-) was the son of Oliver G. and Barbara Locher. He served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot before becoming a pilot for Delta Airlines. He served on the State Board of Missions, and was City Commissioner in Hollywood, from 1976-1978. Locher served as president of the Florida Baptist State Convention in 1993. He and his wife, Karen Thoureen Locher, had four children.

ALBERT LOCKE

Albert Locke (1934-2012) formed a music group known as Albert Locke and the Antioch Quartet. Locke was ordained by the Beaver Creek Baptist Church in 1960 and served as pastor. Other churches Locke pastored were First Baptist Church, Laurel Hill, 1967-1973, and First Baptist Church, Crawfordville, 1973-1976. He and his wife Natalie had three children.

B. DURWOOD LOCKE

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B. Durwood Locke (1909-1990) worked with the Home Mission Board in Florida for 30 years. He participated in starting 188 missions with 139 of them becoming churches. He served in the Tampa and Tallahassee area. Locke was licensed to preach by First Baptist Church of Bonifay, and ordained at First Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon. He attended Carson Newman College, Stetson University, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Locke served as Superintendent of Missions, Dirstrict 8, Halifax (1958-1966) and Seminole (1961-1966) Associations and Director of Missions for the Wekiwa Baptist Association, 1950-1967 and the Florida Baptist Association, 1967-1970. He and his wife, Grace Poole Locke, were married for 52 years. They had one daughter, Laura, and one son, John.

C. E. LOCKE

C. E. Locke served as pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, 1920. He and his wife Mary Alice Nowell Locke had a son Rev. B. Durwood Locke.

CHARLEY LOCKE

Charley Locke was ordained by the Piney Grove Baptist Church in 1897 and served there as pastor the same year.

JAMES L. LOCKE

Locke,-James-L.

James L. Locke is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, the son of James Luther, Sr. and Imogene Locke. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Forsyth, Missouri (1995-2005) before becoming pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola in 2005. He and his wife, Judy, have two children.

JEFF LOCKE

Jeff Locke served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Laurel Hill.

S. W. LOCKE

S. W. Locke served as pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church, 1892, First Baptist Church, Campbellton (aka Bethlehem) 1893; Antioch Baptist Church, 1911; Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale, 1897 and Union Hill Baptist Church, 1919.

JOEL LOCKHART

Joel Lockhart (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, Wildwood, and Eden near Brooksville. He was the first pastor of 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.

SAMUAL J. LOCKHART

Samual J. Lockhart ( -1999) was a native of Bascom, Florida. He was ordained by the Grand Ridge Baptist Church in 1957, where he served as pastor. Lockhart and his wife, Margie Hampton Lockhart had three children.

WILLIAM HENRY LOCKLEAR II

William Henry Locklear II, (1903-1972) was born in Sarasota, Florida, October 4, 1903, the son of William Henry and Louise Locklear. He began preaching at age 28 and was ordained at Six Mile Creek Baptist Church in Tampa. He spent his early years of ministry as a bi-vocational pastor working during the week at the Tampa shipyard as a carpenter. He served as pastor of State Highway, Riverview, Myakka City, Oneco, Turkey Creek, First Baptist Church, Zolfo Springs, Sydney, and Richland Baptist Church. W. H. Locklear married Lois Jerkins Locklear and they had two children: Lois Carlene and William Henry, III. Locklear retired from the ministry in 1969 and died February 19, 1972.

W. A. LOCKLER

W. A. Lockler (1911- ) was a native of Alabama and was ordained into the ministry in 1938. He graduated from Howard College. served as pastor of Yulee Baptist Church, Yulee, Riverview Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Miller Memorial Baptist Church, Orlando, First Baptist Church, Bushnell, and Forest Hills Baptist Church, Tampa. He was a full-time pastor but also taught history for grades 9-12 and coached girls and boys’ basketball at Yulee school. The Lockler’s had three children.

A. L. LOFTIN

A. L. Loftin served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Blountstown.

A. R. LOFTIN

A. R. Loftin served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Malone.

J. WESLEY LOFTIS

J. Wesley Loftis was a native of Texas, where he attended and later taught at Howard Payne College, Brownwood, TX. He served as pastor of Silver Spring Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD for 20 years (1927-1947). Loftis served as pastor of Palma Ceia Baptist Church, Tampa, 1948-1953 and Drew Park Baptist Chapel (now Hubert Avenue), Tampa, 1954-1958. He and his wife, Eula B. Loftis had two children.

CARL J. LOGAN

Logan,-Carl

Carl J. Logan (May 18, 1957- ) was born in Mill Valley, California. He was converted in 1988, and baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church in San Mateo, California. He was ordained there in 1993. Logan attended Philander Smith College (B.A., 1979), and Golden Gate Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1996). He has served in the ministry in California and Florida. He has served as pastor of Providence Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville since 1998. He and his wife, Jacquelyn Renee, have two daughters, LaQuita and Brittiany, and one son, Patrick.

NORMAN LOGES

Norman Loges (1950-2021) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Howard Williams and Phyllis Hewitt Loges. He graduated from Florida State University, Cal State Fullerton and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Loges served as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Live Oak. He and his wife, Marilyn Leslie Loges had two daughters.

WILLIAM D. LOLLAR

William D. Lollar (1955- ) was born in Columbus, MS. He graduated from Mississippi State University, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Lollar served as field missionary Church Planting Department for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Sheri Lyn Gerren have four children.

C. C. LONG

C. C. Long served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Okahumpka, First Baptist Church, Bunnell, and Main St. Baptist Church, Leesburg.

CLARENCE LONG

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

DAVID LONG

David Long served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Bagdad, 1960-1962.

DON LONG

Don Long served as pastor of Bradfordville Baptist Church, Tallahassee. He is married to Nora Childs.

EDMOND LONG

Edmond Long was born in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Long served as pastor of Rocky Bayou Baptist Church, 1980-1985.

G. W. LONG

The death of G. W. Long was reported in the 1875 Alachua Baptist Association Minutes. He was a good and faithful minister of the gospel. Long served as pastor of Alafia Baptist Church, Lithia, 1913-1914.

GIDEON M. LONG, JR.

Gideon M. Long, Jr. (1928-2013) was born in Greenville County of South Carolina to Gideon Madison Long (Monyo), Sr. and Ruby Lee Hooker. He was a graduate of Bob Jones University and earned graduate degrees from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina in 1951. He served as Corporal in the South Carolina Air National Guard in the 157th Fighter Squadron. Pastor Emeritus of Philadelphia Baptist Church, he also served as Pastor of First Baptist Church, Lyman, South Carolina for 21 years. In addition, he was Pastor at Cudd Memorial Baptist Church in Spartanburg and Parkview Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was married Lois Cherry of Dothan, Alabama for 52 wonderful years. They had four children.

H. M. LONG

H. M. Long served as pastor of Anthony Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Williston.

HOWARD L. LONG

Howard L. Long (1922-2018) was the son of Willie and Reuben Long. He graduated from the University of Florida and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Blake Memorial Baptist Church, Lake Helen, 1977-1981, Plymouth Baptist Church, Mt. Dora and Pine Grove Baptist Church, Gainesville. Long and his wife, Frances Josephine Smithe Long were married in 1944.

J. LONG

J. Long served as pastor of Astatula Baptist Church, 1953-1954.

J. D. LONG

J. D. Long ( -1974) served as pastor of Lebanon Baptist Church, Plant City, First Baptist Church, Highland City, 1946-1947 and North Hillsborough Baptist Church, Arcadia. Wife, Emma Long.

J. HUGH LONG

J. Hugh Long was the son of Mrs. Bonnie Long. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Long served as pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church, Plant City, Sardis Baptist Church, Worthington Springs and Tabernacle Baptist Church, Palatka, 1970. In 2005 he and his wife, Marilyn served as volunteers at Cold Bay Chapel in Cold Bay, Alaska.

JEWELL LONG

Jewell Long (1904-2001) was born in Bokoshe, Oklahoma, the son of William Iassac and Flaurah B. Ward Long. He served as pastor of churches in Orange and Lake Counties (Florida) including Ferndale Baptist Church, Apopka, 1952-1953 and Zellwood Baptist Church. He and his wife, Anna Laura Moore Long (1910-1980) married in 1927 and had two children. His second wife was Catherine Long.

JOHN LONG

John Long served as pastor of Oak Level Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Chuluota.

JOHN M. LONG

John M. Long served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

JOSH LONG

Josh Long (1923- 2007) was born in Newberry, FL. Long graduated from Stetson University, DeLand. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Deland, First Baptist Church, Barberville, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Trenton, First Baptist Church, Osteen, Paisley Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church, Eau Gallie. Long and his wife, June had five children.

MARK T. LONG

Mark T. Long (May 30, 1963- ) attended Mississippi College (B.A., 1985), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1988, Ph.D., 1995). Long served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pass Christian, Mississippi (1993-1994), Perkinston Baptist Church, Perkinston, Mississippi (1994-1999), and First Baptist Church, Glendale in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (1999-2001). He was licensed in 1981, and ordained in 1988 at First Baptist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi. Long married Stephanie MacInnis. They have two children; Michael born in 1994 and Mason born in 1998. Long joined the faculty of the Baptist College of Florida in 2001 where he taught New Testament.

STEWART I. LONG

Steward I. Long (1878-1951) served as a Baptist minister for 43 years. He served in Sullivan, Valparaiso, Madison, Richmond, and Morgan City in Indiana. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida, from 1926-1931. Long was a veteran of the Spanish American War and of World War I. He served as a chaplain in France with the 31st Division.

VALDA LONG

Long,-Valda

Valda Long (1928-1984) was appointed a foreign missionary to Nigeria in 1956. She taught and served as a nurse in Nigeria and Tanzania. Due to a need for cancer treatment she returned to the United States in 1978. Long was the daughter of Madison and Hazel Long of Ona.

W. GORDON LONGSHORE

W. Gordon Longshore (1919-2006) graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville, Florida. He pastored churches in Alabama and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Campbellton, 1964-1966. He and his first wife Rosie Lee Longshore (d. 1966) had two children. He married Doris Longshore in 2000.

EARL MASON LOOKABILL

Earl Mason Lookabill (1951-2009) was born in Davidson County, North Carolina, the son of Early Jacob, Jr. and Naomi Meachum Lookabill. He graduated from Piedmont Bible College. Lookabill served as pastor of Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church. He and his wife, Mary Austin Lookabill had four children.

HERBERT F. LOOMIS

Herbert F. Loomis (1872- ) was born in E. New Market, Maryland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Loomis. He graduated from Temple University and Crozier Seminary. Loomis served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Daytona Beach. He and his wife Alice Egerter Loomis had two children.

JAMES LOPER

James Loper served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1965-1967.

T. PAUL LORAINE

T. Paul Loraine ( -1973) was a native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Carson-Newman College, Tennessee and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Loraine served as an Army chaplain during World War II. He pastored churches in New Jersey and Florida. Loraine was the first pastor of the First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg Beach, 1949-1964, and pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, 1964-1971. Wife, Lillian.

PETER LORD

Peter Lord (1929-2021) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He graduated from Bob Jones University and New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Lord served as pastor of churches in Gulf Hammock, FL; Ocala, FL; Sandy Hook, Miss; Pensacola, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; First Baptist Church, and Park Avenue Baptist Church, Titusville. He retired from Park Avenue in 1996 after 30 years of service. Lord and his wife Johnnie Belle Sapp Lord had five children.

RICHARD LORD

Richard Lord the son of Peter and Johnnie Lord. He served as pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church, Titusville.

WILLIAM H. LORD

William H. Lord (1925-1994) was born in Orlando, FL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Lord. Lord served in the funeral profession for 23 years, graduating from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He served as director of the Florida Baptist Retirement Center, Business Division for the Florida Baptist Convention, 1970-1988. Lord and his wife JoAnne Kendrick Lord had two children. JoAnne served as associate director of the Florida Baptist Retirement Center with her husband William.

LOUIS H. LOSCH

Louis H. Losch (1894-1985) was a native of Brooklyn, New York. He served as pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, Ft. Pierce. He and his wife had one daughter.

THEODORE LOTT

Theodore Lott (1925-2008) was the founding pastor of Florida Gardens Baptist Church in Lake Worth. He also served as pastor of Hobe Sound, Greenacres and West Boynton Baptist. Lott participated in dozens of mission projects to South America, Africa, Ukraine, India and Korea. He and his wife Vivian had one son Paul and daughters Elizabeth, Gail and Deborah.

KENNETH W. LOUBRIEL

Kenneth W. Loubriel graduated from the Baptist College of Florida, Graceville. He served as a church planter and founded Green Acres Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach. Loubriel served as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Blue Angel Baptist Church, and Beach Haven Baptist Church all of Pensacola.

JAMES P. LOUCKS

James P. Loucks served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Lake City.

S. L. LOUDERMILK

S. L. Loudermilk attended Santa Fe College, Santa Fe, Maury County, Tenn. He served as pastor of Lamont Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church, Panama City, Greenwood Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Southport and West Bay Baptist Church, Bay County (1900-1903). In 1899 Loudermilk was responsible for the organization of a church at Wolf Pond.

L. R. LOVE

L. R. Love served as pastor of Fort McCoy Baptist Church, Marion County.

WILLIAM D. LOVE

William D. Love served as pastor of Riverside Baptist Church and Cross Roads Baptist Church both in Fort Myers.

C. E. LOVEDAY

C. E. Loveday served as pastor of Dania Baptist Church, Chula Vista Baptist Church (now West Lauderdale), Riverland Baptist Church and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Defuniak Springs.

JOHN LOVELADY

John Lovelady served as pastor of churches in Maryland and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Paxton.

MILTON C. LOVELADY

Milton C. Lovelady (1950- ) was born in Marion Junction, AL. He graduated from Samford University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Louisville. Lovelady served as director of Data Processing for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Gwynne Sowell Lovelady have two children.

E. L. LOVELL

E. L. Lovell was licensed to preach by the First Baptist Church, Apopka, April 7, 1888 where he later served as pastor from 1893-1894.

ROBERT LOVELL

Robert Lovell served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Longwood.

VIRGIL O. LOVETT

Virgil O. Lovett graduated from Valdosta State College and Luther Rice Seminary. He taught high school for six years while serving as pastor of rural churches and then served four years in music evangelism. In 2004 Lovett celebrated his 35th year (1969-2004) as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Apopka. In the 35 years the church grew from 335 members to over 3,000 members. He and his wife, Dianne, have three sons.

ANDREW MARTIN LOWERY

Andrew Martin Lowery (1855-1938) was the first pastor to serve Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola. in 1894. He also served as pastor of Enon Baptist Church, Walnut Hill, and Franklin Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Lowery and his wife Mildred had nine children.

DAVID W. LOWERY

David W. Lowery served as pastor of Mobile Highway Baptist Church, Floridatown Baptist Church and Union Hill Baptist Church.

ROBERT E. LOWERY

Robert E. Lowery (1931-2012) was born in Jay, Florida, the son of John and Ella Lowery. He graduated from Samford University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Lowery served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida including Klondike Baptist Church, Pensacola. He and his wife, Louise Ray Lowery had five children.

W. W. LOWERY

W. W. Lowery helped organize the Baptist Tabernacle in Jacksonville in 1915 where he served as pastor for eight years. Later the church was renamed Lowery Memorial Baptist Church and is now Trinity Baptist Church. Lowery served as pastor of Phoenix Baptist Church, Franklin Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist Church, and West End Baptist Church, 190-1924, all in Jacksonville.

FRED LOWRY

Fred Lowry graduated from Trinity Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Tennessee and Florida, including Deltona Lakes Baptist Church. He is married to Vikki Lowry.

STEVE LOY

Steve Loy is a graduate of the Baptist College of Florida and 2014 became pastor of Spruce Creek Baptist Church in Daytona Beach. He and his wife Leah have one daughter.

C. E. LUBIN

C. E. Lubin (1884-1940) was born in Starke, Florida. He was ordained by Main Street Baptist Church, 1923. He served as pastor of Woodstock Baptist Church and Norwood Baptist Church. Lubin and his wife, Mayme McCallum Lubin married in 1923.

BILLY LUCAS

Billy Lucas (1936-2008) served as pastor of churches in Alabama, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois and Florida including First Baptist Church, Bagdad, 1958-1960.

CLAUDE E. LUCAS, SR.

Claude E. Lucas, Sr. (1922-1978) served as pastor of Wright Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach, 1964-1966.

Source:
Florida Baptist Historical Society files.

W. A. LUCKIE

W. A. Luckie was a native of Montgomery, Alabama. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida including Circle Baptist Church, Pensacola and served as pastor of West Hill Missionary Baptist Church, (now Whitfield Memorial), Pensacola.

J. F. LUDWIG

J. F. Ludwig was pastor of Lemon City Baptist Church in 1907. In 1908 he was pastor of Lemon City, Dania, and Silver Palm.

HARRY LUMBERT

Harry Lumbert served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Taft, Mount Carmel Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church (1981-1983), Beulah Baptist Association. Lumbert also worked as a D. J. for WORL (91.3) radio. He and his wife Pat retired in 1987 to begin clam farming.

MARGUERITE LUMPKIN

Marguerite Lumpkin graduated from Woman’s Missionary Union Training School. She served as WMU Young People’s Secretary for Florida from July 15-September 1, 1936.

DAVID J. LUNDIN

David J. Lundin (1919-2013) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Callahan from 1966 to 1973, and First Baptist Church, Bushnell. He and his wife Ann had three daughters and one son.

C. A. LUNDY

C. A. Lundy (1909-1989) served as pastor of Salt Springs Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, DeLeon Springs, and Pine Grove Baptist Church, Trenton. He and his wife, Rosa Harrell Lundy had one son.

DANNY LUNDY

Danny Lundy served as pastor of Oakland Baptist Church, Perry for 50 years, the church only meets one Sunday a month. He also served as pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Perry and Midway Baptist Church, Taylor County. Lundy and his wife Treva have three children.

G. W. LUNDY

G. W. Lundy served as pastor of Goodhope Baptist Church, Baker.

JEREMY LUNDY

Jeremy Lundy served as pastor of churches in Georgia and Florida including Calvary Baptist Church, Perry. He and his wife Rachel have four children.

PHILIP H. LUNDY

Lundy,-Philip-H.

Philip H. Lundy (ca. 1812-1873) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pensacola, in 1873. He was sent to the church by the Bethlehem Association. After only eight months at the church, the lawyer-turned-minister died of the yellow fever.

JILES B. LUNSFORD

Jiles B. Lunsford graduated from Stetson University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hastings and Forest Park Baptist Church, Vero Beach (1973-1980) . He retired there December 30, 1980.

M. C. LUNSFORD

M. C. Lunsford was missionary to the Indians with headquarters in Pembroke, NC. He served as pastor of Key West Baptist Church.

PAUL LUPO

Paul Lupo pastored at churches in Georgia, Colorado and North Carolina. Lupo served as the first pastor of First Baptist Church, Fruitland Park,
1956-1960.

CHRIS LYBARGER

Chris Lybarger served as pastor of Rima Ridge Baptist Church, Ormond Beach.

MARK LYDECKER

Mark Lydecker (1956- ) was born in Ticonderoga, NY. He graduated from Baptist Bible College, Clark’s Summit, PA and Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary, MI. Lydecker served as Baptist Collegiate Ministries Director, Tampa Area for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife Lynn have two children.

PHILIP LYKES

Philip Lykes served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake City and Southside Baptist Church, Lakeland. He and his wife had two daughters.

T. A. LYLE

T. A. Lyle served as pastor of El-Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa.

BOB LYNCH

Bob Lynch served as pastor of First Baptist Church Clewiston.

J. T. LYNCH

J. T. Lynch served as pastor and on the State Board of Missions. He died in 1891. He was a young man who had shown great promise.

A. W. LYNN

A. W. Lynn served as pastor of New Zion Baptist Church, Tampa.

MARVIN LYNN

Marvin Lynn (1916-2004) was born in Preston, Iowa, the son of William, Sr. and Blanche Lynn. He was ordained by First Baptist Church, Zolfo Springs and served as pastor of Fort Odgen Baptist Church, Beach Baptist Chapel, Fort Myers Beach and Indian Springs Baptist Church, Tallahassee. Lynn and his wife, Juanita Lynn had three children.

C. H. LYONS

C. H. Lyons ( -1895) might have been the first Black minister hired by the State Board of Missions. Late in 1894 the Board secured the services of Lyons to organize and conduct institutes for other Black church leaders. He was jointly paid by the State Board of Missions and the Convention of Black Baptists. Lyons set up an Institute in Jacksonville, Florida, but died in July 1895, before the program was fully operational.

ROBERT LYONS

Robert Lyons served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Esto.

WILLIAM LYONS

William Lyons served as pastor of Grapeland Heights Baptist Church, Miami.

H. B. LYTLE

H. B. Lytle (1903-1986) was born in Indiana, the son of Milton and Elva Bankson Lytle. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Bristol and Lake Mystic Baptist Church, Bristol, 1947-1952. Lytle and his wife, Willie Hazel McRae Lytle had two daughters.

ROY E. LYTLE

Roy E. Lytle served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Terra Ceia, 1991-1994.

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