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Billy Graham
American evangelist (1918–2018)
For other people with similar names, see Bill Graham.
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| Ordination | 1939 |
| Born | William Franklin Graham Jr. (1918-11-07)November 7, 1918 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2018(2018-02-21) (aged 99) Montreat, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Denomination | Baptist (Southern Baptist Convention) |
| Spouse | Ruth Bell (m. 1943; died ) |
| Children | Gigi, Anne, Ruth, Franklin and Nelson |
| Profession | Evangelist |
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| In office 1948–1952 | |
| Preceded by | William Bell Riley |
| Succeeded by | Richard Elvee |
| In office 1950–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Graham |
William Franklin Graham Jr. (; November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American evangelist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, and civil rights advocate,[1][2] whose broadcasts and world tours featuring live sermons became well known in the mid- to late 20th century. Throughout his career, spanning over six decades, Graham rose to prominence as an evangelical Christian figure in the United States and abroad.
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Billy Graham
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The envelope, sent from Dallas on October 11, 1966, was addressed to "God's Man, Minnesota, USA."
The U.S. Postal Service delivered the letter to Billy Graham.
Rev. Dr. William Franklin Graham, Jr. B.A. '43, LITT.D. '56, known around the world as Billy Graham, died at age 99. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Bell Graham '43.
"The family of Wheaton College alumni includes many famous names, but none more so than Billy Graham. His lifetime of preaching the Gospel took him to every corner of the world," says Wheaton College President Dr. Philip Ryken '88. "Yet despite his global influence, he never lost his humble dependence on God or simple love for Jesus Christ. We here at Wheaton will dearly miss the loving support, generous encouragement, and Christ-centered dedication he modeled for all of us."
Leaving the Farm
Billy Frank, as he was called as a child, grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, expecting to follow the lifestyle of his father and grandfathers. Frank and Morrow Graham owned a 300-acre dairy farm, and early on, their children were initiated into the routine of farm life.
The world lost a farmer and gained an evangelist in 1934, when the well-known sin-scorning preacher Mordecai Ham arrived in Charlotte for an 11-week campaign. At fi