Background
Lemon, Jerry Wayne was born on April 25, 1935 in Lorenzo, Texas, United States. Son of Lawrence Oliver and Alta Bernice (Eaves) Lemon.
Lemon, Jerry Wayne was born on April 25, 1935 in Lorenzo, Texas, United States. Son of Lawrence Oliver and Alta Bernice (Eaves) Lemon.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1956. Bachelor's Degree, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1960. Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy, Baylor University, 1975.
Minister of youth, First Baptist Church, Woodway, Waco, Texas, 1954-1955; minister of music, Center Baptist Church, Thornton, Texas, 1955-1956; truck driver, Center Freight Lines, Fort Worth, 1957-1961; pastor, Valley Creek Baptist Church, Leonard, Texas, 1957-1961; pastor, First Baptist Church, Ganado, Texas, 1961-1966; pastor, First Baptist Church, Chilton, Texas, 1967-1971; pastor, First Baptist Church, Groesbeck, Texas, 1971-1976; pastor, First Baptist Church, Seymour, Texas, 1976-1980; pastor, Garden Oaks Baptist Church, Houston, 1980-1991; editor, Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, since 1991. Curriculum writer Baptist Sun. School Board, Nashville, since 1985.
Married Martha Mae Durr, December 30, 1956. Children: Jerry Wayne, Junior, Cheryl Rhae, David Brent.