J. Frank Norris

John Franklyn Norris, more commonly known as J. Frank Norris (September 18, 1877 – August 20, 1952) was a Baptist preacher and controversial Christian fundamentalist.

For other people with the same name, see John Norris (disambiguation).

J. Frank Norris
Born(1877-09-18)September 18, 1877
Dadeville, Alabama, US
DiedAugust 20, 1952(1952-08-20) (aged 74)
Jacksonville, Florida, US
Alma materBaylor University
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Occupations
  • Pastor, First Baptist Church of Fort Worth (1909–1952)
  • Pastor, Temple Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan (1935–1951)
  • Editor Baptist Standard (prior to 1909)
  • Publisher, The Searchlight
  • Anti-communist lecturer
Years active1897–1952
SpouseLillian Gaddy (m.1902)
Children4
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