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GLEN E. TADLOCK

Glen E. Tadlock (1914-1986) was a native of Darlington, Florida, the son of John Franklin and Donna Eliza Pittman Tadlock. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Floral City, Calvary Baptist Church, Anclote, First Baptist Church, Aripeka, First Baptist Church, Lacoochee, Calvary Baptist Church, Dade City, Brighton First Baptist Church, Okeechobee, First Baptist Church, Oklawaha and Hopeful Baptist Church, Lake City. Tadlock and his wife, Eveylee Tadlock had four children.

LESTER TAGGART

Lester Taggart (1913-2002) served as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Clay County in 1976-1979. Taggart and his wife Gladys had three children.

T. L. TALBERT

T. L. Talbert served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Pensacola in 1885. He attended Mississippi College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife had four boys. A church pleasure trip in 1885 to Santa Rosa Island ended in tragedy with the heart attack of pastor Talbert. He was not able to preach again and died soon in his native state of Mississippi.

HENRY TALBIRD

Henry Talbird (November 7, 1811-October 14, 1890) served as a professor and then president of Howard College in Marion, Alabama. He was born in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and attended Madison (now Colgate) University (A.M., 1841). He married Mary C. Griffin on January 15, 1845. During the Civil War he served in the Alabama 7th and 41st regiments. Talbird served as pastor at Tuscaloosa, Alabama (1842), Henderson, Kentucky (1868-1871), Lexington, Missouri (1872-1884), and Starke, Florida (1884-1887). Talbird’s wife Mary died two weeks to the day after her husband.

ANDREW W. TAMPLING

Andrew W. Tampling (1928-2009) was a native of Madison, Florida. He served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1946-1947 and First Baptist Church, Fort Meade. Tampling and his wife Bobbie Tampling had three children.

J. T. TANNER

J. T. Tanner served as pastor of Grace Baptist Mission, Daytona Beach.

KENNETH TANNER

Kenneth Tanner (1924-2006) was born in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, Graceville. Tanner served as pastor of Baldwin Avenue Baptist Church, DeFuniak Springs; Collins Chapel, Malone; Oak Grove Baptist Church; Union Baptist Church, Tampa; Gray Gables Baptist Church, Callahan; Oak Avenue Baptist Church, 1991-1994, and Woodlawn Baptist Church, Johnson. He and his wife Lily M. Louk Tanner had one daughter.

DAVID TARKINGTON

Tarkington,David

David Tarkington graduated from the University of North Texas and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He went to First Baptist Church, Orange Park, as pastor in 2005. He and his wife, Tracy, have two children.

DONALD TATE

Donald Tate served as pastor of Long Branch Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

EARNEST TATHAM

Ernest Tatham served as pastor of Ephesus Baptist Church, Hilliard.

MIKE TATEM

Mike Tatem graduated from Florida International University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, Lake City. Tatem and his wife Judy have two children.

ADGER R. TATUM

Adger R. Tatum served as pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Myorkka City, Florida, from 1962-1973.

B. B. TATUM

B. B. Tatum served as pastor of Alafia Baptist Church (1927-1928).

HENRY TATUM

Henry Tatum (1912-1990) was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He started the missions of Russell Park Baptist Church, Fort Myers, First Baptist Church, Micco and Immanuel Baptist Church, Pace. Tatum also served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Sebastian, June Park Baptist Church, West Melbourne, First Baptist Church, Anthony, First Baptist Church, Palm City, and First Baptist Church, Cape Canaveral. Tatum and his wife, Lorene Tatum had one daughter.

J. F. TATUM

J. F. Tatum served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Barberville, 1904-1905.

J. R. TATUM

J. R. Tatum was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Peace River Association. He died in 1924.

JIM TATUM

Tatum,Jim

Jim Tatum (1927-2012) was a member of First Baptist Church Jacksonville and had a successful career in the insurance business before beginning a
ministry of “suits for servants.” He opened a number of clothing stores but his joy was loving his family, teaching his Sunday School class and putting
preachers in new suits. He and his wife Bernice were married for 63 years and had four children, Terri, Tim, Tracy, Tammy and nine grandchildren.

A. W. TAYLOR

A. W. Taylor graduated from Brown University, Providence, RI. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Deerfield Beach, 1931-1933, Belle Glade Baptist Church in 1934 and 1939 and First Baptist Church, Hialeah, 1936 .

ALLEN TAYLOR

Allen Taylor served as pastor of Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville.

B. W. TAYLOR

B. W. Taylor served as pastor of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Dale County, Alabama, in 1872.

BOB TAYLOR

Bob Taylor was born in Cool Springs Township, NC. He graduated from Tennessee Temple College and Universal Bible Institute. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, DeLeon Springs, Englewood Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Whitehouse Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Central Baptist Church, Mayo, and Lemon Heights Baptist Church, Palatka. Taylor and his wife Mary Feagan Taylor have three sons.

BRIAN TAYLOR

Brian Taylor graduated from the Baptist College of Florida, Graceville. He served as pastor of New Home Baptist Church and Damascus Baptist Church, Graceville. Taylor and his wife Anna Graves have three sons.

ELIAS EDWARD (E. E.) TAYLOR

Elias Edward (E. E.) Taylor (1878-1935) was born in Tifton, Georgia, the son of William W. and Polly Ann Turner Taylor. He served in the Spanish-American War in the U. S. Army. Taylor was ordained in 1920 by Green Pond Baptist Church, Polk County. He served as pastor of Green Pond Baptist Church, Polk County; Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills; White Temple Baptist Church; Double Branch Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel); New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Center Hill; Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Christmas; and Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Taylor married Julia Edney Platt on December 27, 1879 and they had two sons. Julia died in 1907. After Julia’s death Taylor married Nina Lou Hudgins on July 19, 1908.

FRANK TAYLOR

Frank Taylor served as pastor of Mosley Hall Baptist Church in Greenville, and in 1980, went as pastor of Union Baptist Church in Branford.

G. L. TAYLOR

Taylor served as pastor of Damascus Baptist Church, Santa Rosa County.

GEORGE TAYLOR

George Taylor served as pastor of First Baptist Church, High Springs.

GLEN McCULLY TAYLOR

Glen McCully Taylor (1906-1992) was born in Ethel, Missouri. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Florida. Taylor taught Civics and Problems of American Democracy at the former Ketterlinus High School, St. Augustine. He was the founder and first pastor of Anastasia Baptist Church, St. Augustine. Taylor and his wife Gertrude Leone Pipes Taylor had one daughter.

HAROLD OATES TAYLOR

Harold Oates Taylor (1930-2017) was born in Columbia, Alabama. He was an undergraduate of Auburn University and M.Div. graduate of Southern Seminary. He moved to pastor First Baptist, Davie from 1961-1994 when he retired due to illness. Taylor was active in associational life, serving as Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Chairman of the Palm Beach Atlantic College Committee, Gulf Stream Association Foundation Trustee and was prominent in developing the book, We Came from Many Nations: A Fifty-Year History of South Florida’s Gulf Stream Baptist Association, 1948 – 1998. During this time, he also served as Chaplain to the Davie Police Department, Chaplain to the Davie Rodeo and a Charter Member of the Davie Kiwanis Club. Later, he served First Baptist, Hallandale and Gardens Baptist Church until his death. He was married to MaryAnn Stringfellow Taylor and had a daughter and a son.

HOMER N. TAYLOR

Homer N. Taylor (1914-2001) served as a pastor in Central Florida for more than 55 years. He helped start Woodhaven Church and Victory Church in
Orlando and Rock Springs Church in Apopka. He and his wife, Hassie, had two sons, Richard and Eddie.

HUBERT R. TAYLOR

Taylor,Hubert-R.

Hubert R. Taylor (1926-1990) was a native of Jacksonville. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Cedar Key, First Baptist Church of Lake Monroe, Hart Haven Baptist Church for seventeen years, Riverside Park Baptist Church for eleven years, and Dames Point Baptist Church for six years. After retirement in 1988, Taylor devoted himself to gospel ventriloquism, and presented programs in nearly 100 churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. He attended Stetson University, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Gwendolyn, had two daughters, Melba and Lois.

IRVIN LAFAYETTE TAYLOR

Irivn Lafayette Taylor (1845-1929) was born in Greenville, AL. served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pensacola (1879-1881). He served as pastor of Milton Baptist Church on three occasions. Taylor was very active preaching in Escambia County, Santa Rosa County and Conecuh County, Alabama. Taylor served in the Alabama 61st, Company D in the Civil War. After the war Taylor married Frances “Fannie” Jane Burke and they had 10 children. Only a daughter survived to adulthood.

J. G. TAYLOR

J. G. Taylor served as pastor of Sardis Baptist Church, Worthington Springs.

JESSE TAYLOR

Jesse Taylor died in 1907.

JOHN TAYLOR

John Taylor served as Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bonifay.

KENNETH TAYLOR

Kenneth Taylor (1944- ) was born in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from the University of Missouri, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Taylor served as associate, Mission Ministries Department for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife, Karen June Taylor, have three children.

LARRY ALDEN TAYLOR

Larry Alden Taylor (1940- ) was born in Lynn, North Carolina. He graduated from Western Carolina University, the Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies and Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville. Taylor was licensed to preach August 10, 1980 and ordained February 29, 1982. He served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Sorcrum.

MARVIN TAYLOR

Marvin Taylor served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Laurel Hill.

MARY A. TAYLOR

Mary A. Taylor studied at the Chicago Baptist Training School. She went to Havana, Cuba, in 1900 under the appointment of the Home Mission Board.
She may have been the first woman appointed by Florida Baptists for mission service abroad.

PEYTON TAYLOR

Peyton Taylor served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Escambia County and Pheonix Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

PERRY T. TAYLOR

Perry T. Taylor (1884-1960) served as pastor of Phoenix Baptist Church, Jacksonville, 1913-1916, Sebring Baptist Church, 1922, Dania in 1923, First Baptist Church, Delray Beach, 1929-1932, First Baptist Church of Miami, Lemon City, 1932-1935, Coconut Grove Baptist Church, Miami 1932-33, Tabernacle Baptist Church (now Highland Park), Sylvania Heights Baptist Church, Citra Baptist Church, Bird Road Baptist Chapel, and New Hope Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale. Taylor was the publisher of the Miami Baptist Association publication The Miami Baptist. Taylor and his wife, Ethel Taylor had two daughters and three sons. His daughter Faye served as a missionary to Indonesia with the Southern Baptist Convention, Foreign Mission Board.

PHILIP EDWARD TAYLOR

Philip Edward Taylor died on December 3, 1966, while he was serving as pastor of the Marietta Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Taylor was a native of Andrews,
South Carolina, and had lived in Jacksonville since 1939. Taylor was a graduate of Stetson University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served
as pastor of First Baptist Church, Folkston, Georgia; Wesconnet, Holly Ford, Paul Avenue, all in Jacksonville, and First Baptist Church, Sorrento.

ROBERT G. TAYLOR

Robert G. Taylor served as pastor of Lake Mystic Baptist Church, Bristol.

RUSSELL TAYLOR

Russell Taylor served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Holt.

W. TAYLOR

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

W. C. TAYLOR

W. C. Taylor served as pastor of First Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, 1914-1917, First Baptist Church, Pahokee, 1927-1929 and First Baptist Church, South Bay.

W. H. TAYLOR

W. H. Taylor served as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Macclenny and Long Branch Baptist Church, Jacksonville.

WAYNE TAYLOR

Wayne Taylor (1947- ) was born in Wichita, KS. He graduated from Wichita State University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Taylor served as associate for the Florida Baptist Men’s Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife, Darlene Millbern Taylor have two sons.

GEORGE TEETS

George Teets served as pastor of Forest Heights Baptist Church, 1986-1988.

LUCINA BEACH TELFORD

Telford,Mrs.L.B.

Lucina Beach Telford (1826-1892 was born in Brockport, New York. In January 1887, she was chosen as the Corresponding Secretary of the Woman’s Mission Work of the Florida Baptist Convention. She worked through the local associations and traveled and spoke widely for mission causes. Her health limited her but she worked through yellow fever scares, drought, and economic downturn to promote missions among women of the Florida Baptist churches. Lucina Beach married Robert Telford of Hall, New York, and they served as American Baptist foreign missionaries for ten years in Thailand, Siam, and China. They returned to the United States in 1864 and Robert Telford served as a pastor in the midwest for 19 years. Lucina served the Woman s Mission cause in Florida for six years. She died July 17, 1893.

CHARLES TEMPLES

Charles Temples served as pastor of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Cottondale.

ALBERT EUGENE “GENE” TENNES

Albert Eugene “Gene” Tennes was born in Paducah, Ky., to the late Mikel and Hannah Tennes. Tennes served as pastor of Oakdale Baptist Church (now Valley Road), Crestview and Wright Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach, 1962-1964. He and his wife Earline Cowart of Fort Walton Beach had one son, and five daughters.

L. E. TERRELL

L. E. Terrell served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Jacksonville, 1948-1952.

WILLIAM TERRELL

William Terrell graduated from Valdosta State University. He served as pastor of Oakcrest Baptist Church, Ocala for 35 years. Other pastorates include Faith Baptist Church, Pinetta, and 44^th Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Terrell and his wife Bonnie have two children.

J. T. TERRY

J. T. Terry ( -1998) was a native of Texas. He attended the University of Tampa and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Terry served as pastor of Jackson Heights Baptist Church, Lake Carroll Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church. He and his wife, Betty L. Tupper Terry had one daughter.

LULU SPARKMAN TERRY

Lula Sparkman Terry (May 24, 1887-1965) was born at Wauchula, Florida. She was the daughter of Thomas J. Sparkman and Susan E. Futch Sparkman. Her father was a minister and her mother a housekeeper. Terry had four brothers; Hugh (1880), Walter (1884), William Carey (1891), Charles Spurgeon (1894), and two sisters; Mary (1878) and Maude (1882). She was converted in 1898, and baptized in the Peace River at Arcadia, Florida. She was raised in Wauchula, Punta Gorda, Arcadia, Nocatee, Owens, Deland, and Lakeland, Florida. She attended Stetson University, and the W.M.U. Training School in Louisville, Kentucky (B.M.T., 1910). She became interested in mission work in Latin America at an early age. Lula married Adolph John Terry (July 5, 1883) on June 8, 1911, at Palmetto, Florida. They were appointed to serve in Brazil in July 1912. A. J. Terry died in 1945 but Lula was able to carry on her work in Brazil until she retired in 1957 after 45 years of service. They had two children; Daniel (1912) and Susan (1917). Both children were born in Recife, Brazil.

A. C. TESTON

A. C. Teston served as pastor of Tampania Baptist Church, 1951-1955, and First Baptist Church, Citrus Park, 1956-1980. He and his wife, Elsie Teston had three children.

CORNELIUS TATE TEW

Cornelius Tate Tew (1880-1948) died in Alachua on July 19, 1948. Tew was a Baptist preacher for over 40 years. He served as pastor in North Carolina,
Mississippi, Texas, Kentucky, and Florida. Tew was pastor of First Baptist Church, Fort Myers from 1927 to 1937, and First Baptist Church in Pompano
from 1937 to 1945.

EARL TEW

Earl Tew served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Escambia County.

KENNETH THACKER

Kenneth Thacker served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach (formerly Seabreeze) 1969-1970.

AUSTIN JOSEPH THAMES

Austin Joseph Thames pastored Damascus Baptist Church, Coon Hill, 1898 and Milligan Baptist Church from 1899-1900. Thames served part time as missionary to Pensacola Bay Baptist Association in 1898. Thames and his wife Elouise had two sons.

J. EARL THARP

J. Earl Tharp (c 1908-1998) served as pastor of Livingston Baptist Church, Lutz, 1975-1979 (now New Tampa) and New Orleans Baptist Church in Tampa for 38 years before retiring. He and his wife, Wilma, were married for 65 years, and they had one daughter, Paulette. Tharp served as pastor in the Tampa Bay area for 43 years.

J. H. THARP

J. H. Tharp (1880-1938) served for a time as an editor of the Florida Baptist Witness. He assisted in the building of the subscription list and served as a public relations man for the paper and the convention as he was a one-man news bureau sending and receiving information on Baptist work from secular and religious journals. He resigned from the Witness in 1909 due to ill health. Tharp served as a pastor of First Baptist Church, Winter Haven (1902) First Baptist Church, Lakeland (1902-1906) and First Baptist Church, Sarasota (1909). The church started having services every Sunday and built a parsonage and a new auditorium during his ministry.

ED THARPE

Ed Tharpe served as pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church, Bradenton.

JAMES H. THAYER

James H. Thayer (1882-1942) was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of James Henry and Sarah Bryan Axson Thayer. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Deland, 1927-1928, and pastor of University Baptist Church, Coral Gables 1928-1937. Thayer and his wife, Ethel Leulma Gunter Thayer had one son.

R. W. THIOT

Thiot,R.W.

R. W. Thiot died in the prime of life on May 19, 1931 while serving as pastor of Avondale Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He also served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Plant City, 1908; First Baptist Church, Eau Gallie, 1909; First Baptist Church, St. Lucie, 1909; First Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, 1910; and First Baptist Church, DeLand, 1924. While serving in Plant City Thiot was the chaplain for first company Coast Artillery and a former Young Men’s Christian Association worker. In 1923, the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred to him by Stetson University. Thiot also served with the Southern Baptist Convention as the home mission board evangelist in 1921. He was married to Annie Mundy Thiot.

WILLIAM B. THIRLWELL

William B. Thirlwell (1909-1989) was a graduate of Georgetown College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He served as pastor in Brooksville, St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Five Points Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, 1947-1951. He also served for many years as chaplain at the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.

BILL THOMAS

Bill Thomas served as pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church.

BILLY THOMAS, JR.

Billy Thomas, Jr. graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of Harmony Community Mission, Jacksonville, 1994-1996.

C. S. THOMAS

C. S. Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Leesburg, Phoenix Baptist Church, Jacksonville and First Baptist Church, Eustis.

DAN F. THOMAS

Dan F. Thomas graduated from Georgetown College, Kentucky. He served as pastor of churches in Kentucky and Florida, including Cutler Ridge Chapel, 1959-1961 and First Baptist Church, Cottondale. Thomas served as district field secretary for the Florida Baptist Convention, 1962-1970 (District 2 Apalachee, Chipola, Northwest Coast, Rocky Creek and West Florida, 1961-1966; District 8 Halifax and Seminole, 1967-1970). He and his wife had two daughters, Judy and June.

DANIEL THOMAS

Daniel Thomas (1921-1991) was a graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served churches in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Barberville. He worked for the Kentucky Baptist Convention for four years, and for the Florida Baptist Convention ten years. He and his wife had two daughters, Judith and Sylvia.

DAVID THOMAS

David Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pahokee, 2003.

DAVID A. THOMAS

David A. Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Geneva, Florida1951-1952 and Fairview Shores Baptist Church.

DAVID L. THOMAS

David L. Thomas (1946-1991) was a native of Miami, Florida. He graduated from Florida State University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thomas served as pastor of churches in North Carolina and Florida, including Manhattan Baptist Church, Tampa, 1987-1991. He and his wife, Beverly Thomas had two sons and one daughter.

ERNEST THOMAS

Ernest Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hernando.

FRANK THOMAS

Frank Thomas graduated from Stetson University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thomas served as pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Tavares, 1975-1979; First Baptist Church, Cocoa, 1979-1985; and Alta Woods Baptist Church.

FULTON THOMAS

Fulton Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Milligan.

J. W. THOMAS

J. W. Thomas (November 28, 1824-August 24, 1899) was born in Barnwell, South Carolina on November 28, 1824. He was converted at age 17, and joined the Baptist Church at Cypress Chapel, South Carolina. In 1850 he moved to Florida, and joined the church at Hawthorn. In the fall of 1853 he moved to Penial where he lived and labored till he was called up higher. He was ordained in December 1854, and faithfully preached the gospel for 45 years. Thomas served as pastor of Peniel Lighthouse Baptist Church, Palatka, 1856-1859 and 1863-1867.

JOHN THOMAS

John Thomas serves as pastor of D3 Church, Tallahassee.

KEITH THOMAS

Keith Thomas (1956-2013) served as pastor of First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach (1990-2003). Cottage Hills Baptist Church, Mobile, Alabama, and at the time of his death was pastor of Cornerstone Church in The Woodland, Texas (2011-2013). Thomas served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention (1996-1997) and also served as trustee at the Baptist College of Florida (1997-2000) and Palm Beach Atlantic University. He and his wife Karen had four children: Nathan, Nolan, Lauren and Kelsey.

L. EVERETT THOMAS

L. Everett Thomas served as pastor of Franklin Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville and First Baptist Church, Stuart. Thomas also served as pastor in South Carolina.

L F. THOMAS

L. F. Thomas served as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Clay County in 1922-1923 and 1927-1928.

L. R. THOMAS

L. R. Thomas served as pastor of Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford, Salem Baptist Church, Sharron, 1900, and Providence Baptist Church, Palatka..

OSCAR THOMAS

Oscar Thomas served as pastor of Hatch Bend Baptist Church, Branford.

PAUL T. THOMAS

Paul T. Thomas (1937- ) was born in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Chapel, Maitland.

RALPH THOMAS

Ralph Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Wildwood, Bartow, 1971-1973. He died of cancer while serving as pastor of Lake Ship Baptist Church, Winter Haven.

RAYMOND M. THOMAS

Raymond M. Thomas served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Panama City while attending the Baptist Bible Institute, 1955-1956.

STEVE THOMAS

Steve Thomas graduated from the University of Missouri in Rolla and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2008 he became pastor of First Baptist Church, Delray Beach. He and his wife Julie have three children.

VERNON THOMAS

Vernon Thomas (1907-1945) was born in Nassau County Florida, the son of David Madison and Chal Treatie Wellington Thomas. He served as a pastor of First Baptist church, Pomona, Mt. Olive, Hedges, Oceanway, Springhill, Pine Grove, North 14^th Street, Brandy Branch in Bryceville, and Midway in Fernandina. In 1938, Thomas presented the request for letters of dismissal to the Jacksonville Baptist Association on behalf of a group of church for the purpose of organizing a new association. That association was the Northeast Florida Baptist Association. Thomas and his wife had two sons.

WARREN THOMAS

Warren Thomas served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Barberville, 1977.

LEON B. THOMASON

Leon B. Thomason (1931-2011) was ordained to the ministry in1956. He served as pastor in Georgia and Florida including First Baptist Church, Gretna and First Baptist Church, Crystal River in 1969 where he served until his retirement in 1995. While serving First Baptist Church, Gretna he was Chaplain of the Florida Legislature during the 1959 and 1960 session. Thomason was chosen as a minister of the year by Stetson University in 1980. He and his wife Ethelyene had three daughters.

DAVID THOMASSON

David Thomasson served as pastor of Lake Asbury Baptist Church from 1986-1992. He and his wife, Charlyn had two sons.

GEORGE THOMASSON

George Thomasson (1947- ) was born in Texarkana, AK. He graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. Thomasson served as pastor of Northwood Baptist Church, West Palm Beach and senior associate pastor Bell Shoals Baptist Church. He served as president of the Florida Baptist State Convention in 1993, and is now serving as Church Planting Strategist for Bell Shoals. Thomasson and his wife, Sandra Harrison Thomasson have two children.

BOB THOMPSON

Bob Thompson graduated from Howard Payne University and was serving as pastor of First Baptist Church, Eastpoint, in 1980.

E. A. THOMPSON

E. A. Thompson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Eustis.

E. O. THOMPSON

E. O. Thompson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Mt. Dora.

EARL THOMPSON

Earl Thompson served as pastor of Goodhope Baptist Church, Baker.

J. A. THOMPSON

J. A. Thompson served as pastor of Ephesus Baptist Church, Hilliard.

J. E. THOMPSON

J. E. Thompson served as pastor of Silver Palm Baptist Church in 1914.

JAMES THOMPSON

James Thompson served as pastor of Florahome Baptist Church.

JAMES R. THOMPSON

James R. Thompson (1914-1985) served for 51 years as a Baptist preacher. He served as pastor in other states and served at First Baptist Church in
Auburndale, and Ortega Baptist Church in Jacksonville from 1971 to 1981 before his retirement. Thompson served as director of missions of the Indian River Association. He and his wife, Martha, had two daughters, Martha and Jennifer.

JOHN N. THOMPSON

John N. Thompson (September 24, 1870-July 18, 1957) was born in Reidsville, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thompson. He became a Missionary Baptist minister early in life. His first pastorate was at Surrency, Georgia. He served in Florida at Tampa, Punta Gorda, Terra Cota, Fort Pierce, La Crosse, Micanopy, Havana, Island Grove, Winder Garden, Oviedo (191-1925) and Geneva, (1919). Thompson married Annis C. Thompson. They had one child, J. Allen Thompson.

LARRY THOMPSON

Larry Thompson served as pastor in Hobart, Oklahoma; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Merritt Island, Florida; and Mobile, Alabama before becoming pastor of First Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale in 1994. Thompson developed the idea of the Watchman Prayer Ministry used in more than 2,000 churches. He and his wife, Cynthia, have two daughters.

PAUL THOMPSON

Paul Thompson graduated from Mars Hill University, North Carolina and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Jensen Beach, 1997-2012. Thompson and his wife, Cecilia Thompson have four children.

PAUL C. THOMPSON

Paul C. Thompson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Jupiter.

REX THOMPSON

Rex Thompson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Blountstown.

ROY MICHAEL THOMPSON

Roy Michael Thompson (1952-2006) was born in North Carolina and served Baptist churches there before becoming pastor of FBC, Flora City (1996-2006). He and his wife Cathy cared for more than 70 children through their ministry as licensed foster care parents. They had three sons; John, Christopher, Michael and five daughters; Amanda, Monique, Monica, Nicole and Jessie.

S. H. THOMPSON

S. H. Thompson was a native of Allamance County, North Carolina. He came to Lake City as pastor in 1910 and was considered the college pastor for
Columbia Baptist College. He attended Franklin College in Indiana (A.B. and A.M.). He also studied at the National Normal College in Lebanon, Ohio.
Thompson was a pastor-teacher and served as pastor in Virginia for twenty-one years before moving to Florida. From 1904-1910, Thompson was pastor
of First Baptist Church, Bluefield, West Virginia.

SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson (1964- ) was born in Pensacola, FL. She graduated from Belmont College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Alabama. Thompson served as associate, Woman’s Missions and Ministries Department for the Florida Baptist Convention, 1993-2002.

STEVEN THOMPSON

Steven Thompson serves as pastor of Crown Point Baptist Church in Jacksonville, and in 2003 was honored for his 25 years in the ministry. He served as a chaplain in the Florida Air National Guard and previously served in Virginia before coming to Florida. He and his wife, Gloria, have three children.

T. E. THOMPSON

T. E. Thompson served as pastor of Southside Baptist Church, Sanford.

TOM THOMPSON

Tom Thompson served as pastor of Sabal Palm Baptist Church, Leon County.

W. P. THOMPSON

W. P. Thompson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, St. Petersburg.

WARREN THOMPSON

Warren Thompson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Barberville and First Baptist Church, George’s Lake, 1979-1980.

WILLIAM MONROE THOMPSON, JR.

William Monroe “Bill” Thompson, Jr. (1922-2011) was born in southeastern Missouri, the son of Lillie Jane Meeker and William Monroe Thompson, Sr. He was licensed by Double Branch Baptist Church (now Wesley Chapel) in 1977 and ordained by Richland Baptist Church, 1989. He served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel; Fort Dade Baptist Church; Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, 1989-1990; and Withlacoochee Missionary Baptist Church, Dade City. Thompson and his wife Hazel had seven children.

RALPH THORNBELL

Ralph Thornbell served as pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Jackson County, 1972-1973.

H. G. THORNTON

H. G. Thornton served as pastor of Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Holt.

KENNETH E. THORNTON

Kenneth E. Thornton (1929-2013) was born in Lexington, Alabama, the son of Edward Vonus and Irene Holden Thornton. He graduated from the University of Florida, Baptist Bible Institute, Carson Newman College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thornton served as pastor of First Baptist Church, St. Cloud from 1962-1969. He and his wife, Doris Shropshire Thornton had three children.

J. S. THRASHER

J. S. Thrasher served as pastor of Silver Palm Baptist Church in 1910 and El Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa.

JOSEPH THRIFT

Joseph Thrift served as a Baptist pastor in Florida and died in Pinellas County in 1934.

DAVID THROCKMORTON

David Throckmorton graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has pastored in Florida and Texas. Throckmorton served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Blountstown and First Baptist Church, Floral City. He and his wife Sally have three children.

O. C. THURMOND

O. C. Thurmond died June 14, 1973, at Pompano Beach after serving as a pioneer pastor in the Miami area for 40 years. He helped start 12 different churches in his ministry. He helped organize Northside, Emmanuel, and Arch Creek in Miami.

BEN TIDWELL

Ben Tidwell (1927-1990) died of a heart attack in the Sunday morning worship service on March 18, 1990, while serving as pastor of Westside Baptist Church in Boynton Beach. He served churches in Miami and Hialeah. Tidwell was known as the father of bus ministries in south Florida. He and his wife, Doris, had three daughters, Carolyn, Nancy, and Becky, and one son, Ben III.

MATTHEW TIGER

Matthew Tiger served as pastor of First Indian Church, Brighton.

THOMAS E. TILLER

Thomas E. Tiller served as pastor of First Baptist Church Bartow and died in 1891.

EDGAR W. TILLMAN

Edgar W. Tillman (1933-2005) was the son of Edgar and Bertie Mae Peacock Tillman. He graduated from Jacksonville University and the University of Florida. Tillman served as a bi-vocational pastor of La Crosse Baptist Church, Hollister Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Palatka and Hollyford Baptist Church, Jacksonville. He and his wife Carolyn Shuman Tillman had two sons.

J. E. TILLMAN

J. E. Tillman was pastor of Flagler Park Baptist Church in 1931.

JIM TILLMAN

Jim Tillman served as pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Westville, 1983-1985.

ORRIS G. TILLMAN

Orris G. Tillman (1894-1936) graduated from Wake Forest College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th. D.). He married Myrtle Fuller of Wake Forest, N. C., and they went as missionaries to Burma. They had to return to the USA for health reasons and Tillman became pastor of First Baptist Church, Cary, N. C. In 1935 he became pastor of Pompano Baptist Church. His last sermon was entitled “Preparation for Death”. He and his wife had one son, George and a daughter, Willie Burt.

VIRGIL TILLMAN

Virgil Tillman was named an outstanding Pastor of the Year by Lifeway Christian Resources in 2007. Tillman serves as pastor of Kingswood Baptist Church in Southport (2002-).

E. B. TIMMONS

E. B. Timmons (1814-1888) was a pioneer preacher in Florida and died in 1888.

SAMUEL TIMMONS

Samuel Timmons (1835-1912) was the son of Margaret Catherine McRae and Elijah B. Timmons of nearby Melrose. Timmons came to Florida as a young man and served as a Confederate soldier during the War Between the States. He returned to serve as Putnam County Tax Assessor and a county commissioner. He served as pastor of Parran Baptist Church, Grandin (1864-1866). Timmons married Frances Ursula Seigler (1842-1910).

A. C. TINDALL

A. C. Tindall served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Orlando, 1872-1873.

RAY C. TINDALL

Ray C. Tindall (1912-2007) was born in Spartanburg, S.C., and graduated from Wofford College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy as a chaplain. Tindall served as pastor of East Hill Baptist Church and Morningside Baptist Church, Tallahassee. Tindall and his wife Mary Louise Coakley, had two sons, David and Danny.

LEMUEL TIPPINS

Lemuel Tippins served as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vernon.

WILLIAM TOBERT III

William Tobert III served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Cedar Key.

ENOC TOBY

Enoc Toby (1947- ) was born in Cap-Haitian, Haiti. He graduated from Boyce Bible College, Palm Beach Atlantic University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Toby served as pastor of Eben-Ezer Haitian Baptist Church, Port Charlotte and associate director Language Church Planting Department for the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife, Marie Jeanne Vincent Toby have three sons.

CARLTON WATSON TODD

Carlton Watson Todd (August 5, 1916-February 1998) is one of the most remarkable Baptist pastors who ever served due to his records of longevity. He was pastor of three Primitive Baptist Churches in three different states at the same time for about 50 years each. Todd was pastor of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Caryville, Florida (1941-1998), County Line Primitive Baptist Church in Abbeville, Alabama (1956-1998), and Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Arlington, Georgia (1942-1998). Todd was born in Bluffton, Georgia, on August 5, 1916. He married Martha Melvin Todd, and they had three children; Aaron, John Rutherford, and Jeanelle (Sapp). Todd was baptized at the age of 19 by Elder W. I. Kelly. He was ordained in October, 1940, by W. I. Kelly, R. K. Blacksher, and Tom Crawford who served as the ordination council. C. W. Todd set a record of pastoral faithfulness in the same three churches with the annual call and war and economic downturns. His people called him faithful.

CHESTER TODD

Chester Todd served as the first pastor of First Baptist Church, Hialeah.

E. L. TODD

E. L. Todd served as pastor of El Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa, Midway Baptist Church, Plant City (1900-1901), Knights Baptist Church, Plant City, Shiloh Baptist Church, Plant City, Bethel Baptist Church, Socrum, Pelot Baptist Church, Lithia, and in 1909 he served as colporteur and missionary of the South Florida Baptist Association.

EDDIE TODD

Eddie Todd served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wauchula, 1904.

S. B. TODD

In 1867 S. B. Todd was pastor of Salem Church in Polk County and Shiloh Church, Hillsborough County (now First Baptist Church, Plant City).

FANCISCO TOLA

Francisco Tola (1955-) was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He graduated from Mercy College (B. S.); Fordham University (M. S.) and Long Island University (M. S.) all in New York. Tola is a native of Guayaquil, Ecuador and served as pastor of Iglesia Bautista Resurreccion in Belle Glade and Primara Iglesia Bautista in Jupiter. In 2006 Tola became a language church planting field missionary in Central and Southwest Florida. He and his wife Maritza have two children.

J. DAVID TOLAR

J. David Tolar has served as pastor of South Ocala Baptist Church since 2010. He and his wife Barbara have nine children.

KEVIN TOLLEY

Kevin Tolley served as pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Westville, 1998-2000.

NEAL TOLSON

Neal Tolson served as pastor of Jonesville Baptist Church, Newberry.

DAVID TOMBERLIN

David Tomberlin (February 24, 1941-December 10, 1983) was born in Milledgeville, Georgia. He and his wife, Nancy Irene, had three sons; Jim, Darrell, and David. His son David died in May 1983 of Muscular Dystrophy. Tomberlin was licensed in 1978 and ordained February 7, 1982, at First Baptist Church in Bascom, Georgia. He moved to Graceville, Florida, to attend the Baptist Bible Institute. Tomberlin started his pastoral work at First Baptist Church in Bascom. Not soon after he stopped on Interstate 10 to help three people get out of an overturned automobile and was killed in his efforts. Tomberlin’s call, surrender, and life influenced his brother, John who became a minister and graduated from Baptist Bible Institute in Graceville.

FOREMAN WILSON TOMBERLIN

Foreman Wilson Tomberlin (1891-1968) was born in Monticello, AL. He attended Baptist Bible Institute (now New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary). Tomberlin served as a minister in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida for over 40 years. He served as pastor of Malone, Greenwood, and Bonifay. Tomberlin married Lona Helen McLean Tomberlin and they had six children.

R. P. “TOMMY” TOMBERLIN, JR.

R. P. “Tommy” Tomberlin, Jr., (1922-2013) was born in Tallahassee. He graduated from Leon High School, served as Corporal in the US Marines during WWII, and obtained a Bachelors of Engineering from the University of Miami and a Masters of Divinity from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as pastor for a total of 55 years, including 25 years at Seminole Baptist, Tallahassee (1952-1975). Tomberlin and his wife Christine had four children.

JOHN HENRY TOMKIES

John Henry Tomkies (1839-1878) was born in Hanover County, Virginia, the son of Edmond M. and Mary Christian Tomkies. He was raised in a pious home, well off and educated. Converted and committed to preach, Tomkies entered Richmond College at age 19. He was ordained at Ashland, Virginia, under the ministry of J. William Jones and E A. Dickinson. Just before the Civil War, Tomkies moved to Madison, Florida, and preached and taught school there. He then taught at the East Florida Seminary (Gainesville) and preached in the area. Tomkies enlisted in the Florida 7th Regiment as a private and after one year was elected chaplain of the regiment. He served through the war and then served in the Gainesville area by preaching at Fort Clark, Waccahoota and Stafford’s Pond Churches. He served as pastor at Fernandina (1868-1870); Elim, Eliam, Providence, Pleasant Grove (1870-1875); and First Baptist Church in Gainesville (1873-1875). In the years 1973, 1875-1876, Tomkies served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention. Tomkies married Fannie Emma McCuen, and they had three daughters and one son.

R. PERRY TOMLINSON

R. Perry Tomlinson (1908-1998) was a native of Hardee County, Florida, the son of Ira Warren and Julia E. Buffum Tomlinson. He was ordained in 1933 and graduated from the University of Tampa and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Tomlinson served as pastor of Boca Grande Baptist Church, Frist Baptist Church, Bunnell, Idlewood Baptist Church, Tampa, First Baptist Church, Brandon (1938-1939), Northeast Baptist Church, Miami, First Baptist Church, Hialeah and Parkway Baptist Church, Miami. Tomlinson and his wife Alice Lucille Billips Tomlinson had three children

SAM TOMMIE

Sam Tommie (1901-1970) was the son of Dr. Tommie and Annie Jumper. He gained fame as an alligator hunter in the Everglades of Florida. In 1945, he met Oklahoma missionary Stanley Smith who requested him to act as a translator to the people on the Seminole Reservation. After hearing the missionary’s message, he was baptized and became the first ordained Seminole Baptist minister. He graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute, Lakeland and served as missionary and pastor to the Seminole people. Tommie and his wife, Mildred Tommie, had three sons and six daughters.

L. C. TOOLE

L. C. Toole served as pastor of Ephesus Baptist Church, Hilliard.

J. R. TOTTY

J. R. Totty (1881-1968) was born in Athens, GA. He served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Socrum, Bradley Junction Baptist Church, and New Home Baptist Church, Lakeland where he was ordained.

JOHN W. TOUCHBERRY

John W. Touchberry (1930-2010) was born in Padgett’s Creek, South Carolina, the son of Tillman John and Lillian Avarilla Barnett Touchberry. He graduated from Furman University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Touchberry served as pastor of Westside Baptist Chapel, Gainesville. He and his wife, Sheryl Dean Smoak Touchberry had two sons.

DON TOUCHTON

Don Touchton was a native of Largo, Florida. He graduated from Houston Baptist University and Luther Rice Seminary. Touchton was a former computer specialist who worked at Cape Kennedy on the Apollo Program. He served as pastor of Central Baptist Church, Brandon. In 1979, Touchton served as the second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

WILLIAM TOUCHTON

William Touchton (1953-2000) was killed in a tragic automobile wreck on July 3, 2000. He and three church members were returning home from a golf outing in St. Marys, Georgia. Touchton was pastor of Wingate Road Baptist Church, and was the only one to die in the wreck. In nearly six years at Wingate, Touchton had been a catalyst for 80 people going into vocational ministry. He and his wife, Gail, had two daughters, Allison and Shanna. Touchton attended Florida Baptist Theological College. He had served seven years as youth minister at First Baptist Church in Argyle before going to Wingate as pastor.

TERRELL TOWNS

Terrell Towns served as pastor of West Pittman Baptist Church, Westville, 1982-1984.

D. D. TOWNSEND

D. D. Townsend served as pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Plant City, 1944-1946.

G. H. TOWNSEND

G. H. Townsend served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Havana.

H. L. (ABE) TOWNSEND

H. L. (Abe) Townsend served as pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, Jasper, 1929-1932.

NEVI TOWNSEND

Nevi Townsend (1930-2012) graduated from Jacksonville University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Townsend served as pastor for more than 35 years, with 30 of those in Florida, including First Baptist Church, Lantana, Bethel Baptist Church, Tampa, and Parkview Baptist Church, Fort Pierce. He served as director of missions for the Indian River Baptist Association and church planting strategist with the Florida Baptist Convention. Townsend and his wife Doris had three sons. Townsend is a sixth generation Floridian serving as pastor, two of his sons, Gary and Terry, have followed his footsteps in the Gospel ministry.

THOMAS C. TOWNSEND

Thomas C. Townsend, Thomas C. served as pastor of Wright Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach.

TIM TRASK

Tim Trask became pastor of Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Tallahassee in 2015. He and his wife, Kylene have one son.

AURELIO TRAVIESON

Aurelio Travieson served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hialeah Spanish speaking congregation.

ALEXANDER TRAVIS

Alexander Travis (1790-1852) was a Baptist missionary in Escambia County, Florida. Travis and his co-worker, Joseph Mitchell are credited with the organization of First Baptist Church, Pensacola, 1847. Travis married Mary Ann “Polly” Williams in 1810 and they had four children.

H. C. TRAVIS

H. C. Travis served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Stuart.

GENE TRAWICK

Gene Trawick (1930-2001) served as pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Century from 1991-1997.

TED TRAYLOR

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Ted Traylor (1954- ) is a native of Pisgah, Alabama. He attended Northeast State Junior College, Samford University (B.A., 1977), and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1981; D.Min., 1986). He was converted at age 12, and called to preach at age 17. He served as pastor in Alabama and Texas before going to Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola as pastor in 1990. Traylor served on the executive mission board of the Texas and Florida Baptist Conventions. He has preached widely on television and in convention conferences. He served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention in 1995-1996. He is married to Elizabeth Bennett Traylor, and they have two children, Rachel and Bennett.

ROBERT LEWIS TREMAINE, JR.

Robert Lewis Tremaine, Jr. (1934-2012) was born in Trinidad to Robert Sr. and Lois. He graduated from Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, TX. Tremaine began his pastoral work at First Baptist Church in Red Springs, Texas. In 1962, he became pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Hobbs, New Mexico. In 1967, he was appointed a Southern Baptist Home Missionary and was sent to Worcester, MA where he led the first Southern Baptist congregation in New England until 1974. From there he moved to Florida, where he pastored First Baptist Church, Miami Beach and Palm Coast First Baptist Church. His last leadership role behind the pulpit was at First Baptist Church in Beverly Hills, CA from 1979 until his retirement in 1988. He and his wife Glenda Wages Tremaine had two children.

GRANT W. TRENT

Grant W. Trent served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Conway.

JACK TRETTEN

Jack Tretten (1920-1973) was pastor of Queen’s Park Mission (now Lakeview Baptist Church), Miami, in 1943. Tretten was married to Grace L. Tretten from Ontario, Canada.

HENRY WISE TRIBBLE

Henry Wise Tribble (1860-1912) was born in Caroline County, Virginia, the son of George and Angelina Tribble. He graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1888. Tribble pastored churches in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. He served as president of Rawlings Institute for young women, Charlottesville, NC. In 1909, Tribble became president of Columbia College, Lake City and served until his death in 1912. He and his wife Estelle Carlton Rawlings Tribble had eight children.

E. TRICE

E. Trice served as pastor of Lake Ellen Church of Waukulla County in 1877, Salem Baptist Church, Carabelle, 1887-1891, Frist Baptist Church, Macclenny, 1891-1892 and Paran Baptist Church, Palatka, 1892.

JAMES E. TRICE

James E. Trice served as superintendent of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home, Arcadia for 21 years. Trice served as pastor of Bay Haven Baptist Church, Sarasota, 1933-1935. Mrs. Trice served with her husband as matron of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home. Trice died suddenly on August 2, 1935.

KENNETH D. TRINKLE

Kenneth D. Trinkle (1930- ) was born in Orleans, IN. He graduated from the University of New Mexico and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Trinkle served in the Church Training Department of the Florida Baptist Convention. He and his wife, Rosemary Jones Trinkle, have four children.

MARTHA POPE TROTTER

Martha Pope Trotter (August 5, 1933-January 12, 1997) was a native of West Point, Mississippi, and the only child of Hal and Lillian Dean Davis Pope. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Aberdeen, Mississippi. Martha graduated in 1955 from from Mississippi University for Women, and received her master’s degree from Emory. She also attended William Carey College New Orleans campus and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. For 33 years Martha was married to Dr. Robert W. Trotter, pastor licensed psychologist and CPE supervisor. At the time of his death in July 1993 he was Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. Martha and Robert had two children, Frank and Mary Dean. Martha served as chairman of the board of directors of the Florida Baptist Historical Society and is best known to Florida Baptists as the author of Faithful Servants. The Story of Florida Woman s Missionary Union 1894-1994.

WILLIAM J. TRUCANO, JR.

William J. Trucano, Jr. is the son of William and May Trucano. He graduated from North Texas State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Trucano served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hernando, 1998-2002. He and his wife Mary Carolyn Trucano have three children.

CARLTON TUCKER

Carlton Tucker served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Tallahassee and Capitola Baptist Church, Leon County.

E. W. TUCKER

E. W. Tucker served as pastor of Bostwick Baptist Church, Palatka.

GARY TUCKER

Gary Tucker served as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Winter Garden and First Baptist Church, Woodville. .

HARRY W. TUCKER

Harry W. Tucker (October 27, 1895-January 5, 1961) was born and raised in Pomona Park. Tucker graduated from Atlanta Theological Seminary, GA and Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. He was ordained June 28, 1928. His first pastorate was in his home town. He also served as pastor of East Palatka, Lemon Heights in Palatka, Sanford, and Frostproof.

JOHN TUCKER

John Tucker (April 10, 1785- ) was the son of Andrew and Jemima Andres Tucker. He came to Florida before 1827 because records show his son Jesse H. Tucker was born November 27, 1827, in Alligator, Florida (now known as Lake City). Rev. Hayman, the first missionary to Manatee County was converted under the preaching of John Tucker, and was baptized July 7, 1844, by Tucker. Tucker preached in a circuit of 450 miles. He was the only ordained minister in the area. With the help of Daniel Edwards of Georgia, they constituted five churches, ordained five deacons, and baptized four people in three weeks time. He preached in 20 different settlements, and it took him 30 days to make the rounds. In 1848 he was pastor of Bethesda and Eden in Alachua Association which was in Benton County, Florida. John Tucker was one of the first 100 Baptist preachers to preach and serve in Florida.

JOHN C. TUCKER, JR.

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John C. Tucker, Jr. (1920-2005) was born near Fitzgerald, Georgia. He attended Tampa Business College, Texas Wesleyan College (B.S.), and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (B.D.). Tucker served as pastor in Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska, and Georgia. He served as pastor of Oak-Griner in Ocala (1957-1958), Jackson Heights, Tampa, First Baptist Church, Groveland, and Stanton Memorial, Miami. Tucker married Virginia Bacon of Tampa and they had two children; Martha and Jonette.

JOHN POWELL TUCKER

John Powell Tucker (February 8, 1889-1982) was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He was the son of James Henry Tucker and Mary Elizabeth Powell Tucker. Tucker had one sister, Wallace Burnette W. Tucker, who was born in 1891. James Henry Tucker was a prominent attorney. Tucker was converted in 1900 and baptized at First Baptist Church, Asheville, North Carolina. He attended Bingham Military School, Wake Forest University (B.A., 1911), Yale University, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received the Doctor of Divinity degree from Wake Forest in 1932. Tucker married Susan Gray Renfro in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 8, 1916. They had four sons; John Jr., (1918), James (1923), George (1925), and Richard (1932). Tucker served as a pastor of the following First Baptist Churches. Springfield, Kentucky; Kershaw, South Carolina; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Selma, Alabama; Raleigh, North Carolina (10 years), and Orlando, Florida (1938-1956). Tucker served on various state and convention-wide committees. He served as a Trustee at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and served on the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

JOSEPH W. TUCKER

Joseph W. Tucker (1855-1942) was born in Pasco County, the son of Edward D. and Harriett (Gill) Tucker. He attended Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville 1893-1892. In his early ministry he “was engaged in home missionary work in various parts of the state.” He pastored Oakdale Baptist Church, (aka Lakeview; now First Baptist Church, Zephyrhills), Double Branch Baptist Church (now Wesley Chapel), First Baptist Church, Elfers, Eden Baptist Church, Brooksville, Key West Baptist Church, Knights Baptist Church, Plant City, Center Hill, LeCanto, Shady Grove Terra Ceia, and Clearwater Baptist Church (now Calvary). Additional pastorates include Coleman, Wildwood, Whitney, Sardis Churches in Alachua Association, Lacoochee, Sydney, Seffner, Richland, Zephyrhills and Kathleen. Tucker and his wife Martha “Mattie” Hancock Tucker had two daughters and one son.

KENNETH L. TUCKER

Kenneth Lamar Tucker (1927-1980) was born in Pine Castle, Florida, the son of Roscoe Melvin and Evie Mabel Porter Tucker. He was ordained in 1948 by Tribly Baptist Church, Pasco County. Tucker served as pastor of Tribly Baptist Church, Pasco County, 1949-1950; Lake Carroll Baptist Church; Temple Crest Baptist Church; and North Rome Baptist Church, all in Tampa. Other Pasco County churches he pastored include Westside Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, 1963-1964; Clay Sink Baptist Church, Richloam, 1964-1965; Richland Baptist Church, Zephyrhills, 1969-1974; and Bethel Baptist Church, Growers Corner, 1974-1980. He and his wife Bertha Theda Bryant Taylor had three children.

LEROY TUCKER

Leroy Tucker served as pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Palatka, 1948-1950.

ROBERT TUCKER

Robert Tucker served as pastor of Livingston Ave. Baptist Church, Tampa.

RUFUS TUCKER

Rufus Tucker served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Crawfordville and Leon Ebenezer Baptist Church, Leon County. .

SHELLY TUNSON, III

Shelly Tunson, III (1959-1998) was born in West Memphis, Arkansas. He graduated from Doane College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tunson served as pastor of Tangelo Baptist Church and King’s Way Baptist Church, Orlando. He and his wife, Donna Tunson, had two children.

KERR BOYCE TUPPER

Kerr Boyce Tupper supplied the pulpit of First Baptist Church, Orlando (October 1, 1918-June 1, 1919) when they were without a pastor. Tupper was a graduate of Mercer University, a native of Georgia, and a former pastor of First Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tupper was a brilliant preacher, teacher of theology, and public speaker.

HENRY E. TURLINGTON

Henry E. Turlington, Sr. (1919-2002) and his wife, Helen, served as foreign missionaries from 1946 until their retirement. They served in China, Iran, India, West Germany, and the Philippines. He was a native of Gainesville. Prior to foreign mission service, he was pastor of First Baptist Church in Delray Beach. The Turlingtons had two daughters, Carol and Lynn, and two sons, Henry Jr. and John.

REX TURMAN

Rex Turman served as pastor of Loughman Baptist Church.

DIEHL TURNER

Diehl Turner was the president and founder of Diehl Turner Worldwide Missions and Evangelism. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Wildwood, 1990-1993. Turner and his wife, Elizabeth have three children.

DONALD W. TURNER

Donald W. Turner (1944- ) was born in McIntash, AL. He graduated from Bethany Bible College, Bethany Theological Seminary and Southwest Theological Seminary. Turner served as associate director, New Work Assistance Department of the Florida Baptist Convention and pastor of Whitecastle Baptist Church, St. Augustine. He and his wife, Myra Turner, have two sons.

ELLIS TURNER

Ellis Turner served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Carrabelle, Fellowship Baptist Church, Tallahassee, 1952-1957, and First Baptist Church, Monticello 1958-1963. He served as district missionary for the Beulah Baptist Association, 1964-1970.

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Florida Baptist Historical Society files.

G. M. TURNER

G. M. Turner served as pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church, 1941.

LEN TURNER

Len Turner attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Mars Hill College. Turner served as pastor of East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee and First Baptist Church, Merritt Island. He and his wife Pansy have three children.

LENTON A. TURNER

Lenton A. Turner was a native of Tallahassee, Florida. He graduated from Florida State University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Turner served as pastor Northside Baptist Church, Tampa and First Baptist Church, Zephyrhills. He served as extension consultant for the Home Mission Board of the Florida Baptist Convention.

STEVE TURNER

Steve Turner served as pastor of churches in New York and Florida, including First Baptist Church, Lake Worth.

VICTOR TURNER

Victor Turner (1903-1980) served as pastor of South Clewiston Baptist Church; Palmdale; Lake Harbor; and Venus. He and his wife, Dora, had two daughters.

WILLIAM D. TURNLEY

William D. Turnley (1861- 1948) was born in Clarksville, TN, the son of William Henry and Amelia Wisdom Turnley. He was an orange grower at Lake Weir, editor of the Baptist Witness, Lake Weir Independent and a practicing attorney in Ocala. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Orlando, First Baptist Church, Dade City, First Baptist Church, DeFuniak Springs and First Baptist Church, Fort Meade, 1911-1912 and 1915. Turnley married Maud Witherspoon Gary and they had two sons.

JESSIE L. TURPIN

Jessie L. Turpin served as pastor of Ferndale Baptist Church, Apopka, 1949 and First Baptist Church, Sorrento.

CURTIS TUTTERROW

Curtis Tutterrow ( -2012) was born in Crossville, Tennessee. He graduated from Stetson University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tutterrow served as pastor of Anastasia Baptist Church, St. Augustine and College Park Baptist Church. He and his wife Elaine Koon Tutterrow had two children.

FRED TUTTLE

Fred Tuttle served as the first pastor of Melrose Heights Baptist Church in 1940.

HORACE EDGAR TWINE

Horace Edgar Twine (August 13, 1929- ) was born in Chowan, North Carolina. He was the son of Oliver Clingmon Twine and Essie Wheeler Chappell Twine. He had two brothers; Louis (1916) and Ray (1918), and three sisters; Irene (1920), Clara (1923), and Lillian (1927). Twine finished high school at South Norfolk High School in South Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Old Dominion (A.A., 1948), University of Richmond (B.A., 1951), Southwestern Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1954), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Th., 1955) (D.Min. 1973). Twine was converted at age 14, and baptized in August 1943, into the South Norfolk Baptist Church. He was also ordained at South Norfolk on August 12, 1951. Twine served as pastor of churches in Virginia and Maryland before serving as pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He also served nine years with the Stewardship Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.

WILLIAM TYLER

William Tyler served as pastor of Duval Station Baptist Church (1988-1993) and is now pastor of Cedar Bay Baptist Church (1993- ). Tyler was saved in 1979 and ordained as a minister of the gospel in 1987. He graduated from Luther Rice Seminary in 2003. He and his wife, Robin, have three children; Michael, Ashley, and Megan.

ELBERT C. TYNER

Elbert C. Tyner (1910-2000) was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of John Ducan and Gertrude Anita Tyner. He attended Southern Seminary, Louisville, Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest and Stetson University, DeLand. Tyner served as pastor of West Hillsborough Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Bushnell, 1935, and First Baptist Church, Dade City, 1942-1960. He and his wife Helen Beville Tyner had two children.

WILLIAM W. TYRE

William W. Tyre (1917-1999) was born in Lulu, Columbia County, the son of David L. and Ouida Anderson Tyre. He served as a Baptist preacher for 65 years. Tyre graduated from Baptist Bible Institute, 1948. He was a veteran of World War II. Tyre served as pastor at Lulu, Lake City, Lakeland, Plant City, Trilby, Day, McAlpin, Starke, Fellsmore, and Greenville. He and his wife Minnie Ola Blanton Tyre in 1939.

GENE TYREE

Gene Tyree served as pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church, Tallahassee.

W. F. TYSON

W. F. Tyson served as pastor of Odessa Baptist Church, Oakwood Baptist Church, Tampa and First Baptist Church, Dover.

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