Background
Anderson,, John Franklin was born on May 27, 1920 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of John Franklin Anderson.
Anderson,, John Franklin was born on May 27, 1920 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of John Franklin Anderson.
Bachelor, Austin College, 1941. Doctor of Divinity, Bachelor of Divinity, Union Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1944. Master of Theology, Austin Presbyterian Seminary, 1953.
Pastor 1st Presbyterian Church, Tyler, Texas, 1946-1951, associate pastor Dallas, 1951-1952, pastor, 1952-1958, Orlando, Florida, 1958-1965. Member executive secretary Board National Ministries, Atlanta, 1965-1973. Pastor 1st Presbyterian Church, Dallas, from 1973.
Moderator 122d General Assembley Presbyterian Church United States, Columbus, Georgia, 1982.
Trustee Austin College, Sherman, Texas. President Greater Dallas Community of Churches, Dallas, 1982, Presbyterian Village Retirement Center, since 1982. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Married Nancy Lee Love, 1943. Children: William Earl, Paul Burris, Rebecca.