Background
Fair, Frank Thomas was born on October 19, 1929 in Clinton, South Carolina, United States. Son of Leo and Verda (Drucilla) Fair.
Fair, Frank Thomas was born on October 19, 1929 in Clinton, South Carolina, United States. Son of Leo and Verda (Drucilla) Fair.
Bachelor, Benedict College, 1950. Master of Divinity, Crozer Seminary, 1955. MST, Gammon Seminary, 1959.
Doctor of Ministry, Eastern Baptist Seminary, 1979.
Pastor, Royal Baptist Church, Anderson, South Carolina., 1955-1961;
teacher religion, Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina., 1957-1961;
chaplain, Farrow Croft Eastern State Hospital, Columbia, 1959-1961;
pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Norristown, Pennsylvania, since 1961. Teacher math, English, social studies New Life Boy's Ranch, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, 1966-1967. Director student services MontcoOIC, Norristown, 1968-1972, assistant to executive director, 1972-1973, deputy executive director, 1973-1980, executive director, 1980-1991.
Chairperson Interdenominational Clergy Energy Council, Norristown, since 1984, Black Ministerium, Norristown, since 1980, Conference of Congregation, Norristown, 1978-1980. Preacher American Baptist Preaching in Haiti, ValleyForge, Pennsylvania, 1966. President Greater Norristown Council of Churches, 1971-1978.
Member Mayor's Advisory Panel, Norristown, 1970-1974. Board directors Norristown School System, 1965-1971, Regional Council Neighborhood Organization, since 1985, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1978-1980, Montgomery County Department Public Assistance, 1971-1977, George Washington Carver Center, 1961-1964. Member Human Relations Commission, 1966-1971.
Member Masons.
Married Thelma Barbara Belton, December 22, 1956. Children: Frank II, Tamera L., Donna M., Selwyn T.