Background
Weary, Dolphus D. was born on August 7, 1946 in Sandy Hooks, Mississippi, United States. Son of Albert Weary and Lucille (Granderson) Craft.
minister religious organization administrator
Weary, Dolphus D. was born on August 7, 1946 in Sandy Hooks, Mississippi, United States. Son of Albert Weary and Lucille (Granderson) Craft.
Associate of Arts, Piney Woods (Mississippi) Junior College, 1967. Bachelor in Biology, Los Angeles Baptist College, Newhall, California, 1969. Master of Religious Education in Christian Education, Los Angeles Baptist Seminary, Newhall, California, 1971.
Master of Education in Educational Administration, University Southern Mississippi, 1978.
Assistant varisty coach, Los Angeles Baptist College, Newhall, 1969-1971; coordinator Christian education, Piney Woods School, 1975-1984; director summer leadership development, Mendenhall (Mississippi) Ministries, 1968-1970; pastor church fellowship, Mendenhall (Mississippi) Ministries, 1971-1974; director ministry, Mendenhall (Mississippi) Ministries, 1971-1978; executive director, Mendenhall (Mississippi) Ministries, 1979-1986; president, Mendenhall (Mississippi) Ministries, since 1986.
Co-founder Mendenhall Flood Prevention Fund. Member Mississippi Flood Disaster Fund, John M. Perkins Scholarship Fund, Simpson County Economic Development Foundation, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Member Christian Community Development Association, Christian Community Health Fellowship, Christian Ministries Management Association, National Association Evangs., National Black Evangelical Association, Mendenhall Chamber of Commerce.
Married Rosie Marie Camper, August 15, 1970. Children: Danita Ronique, Reginald Demond, Ryan Donche.