Background
Duncan, Leland Ray was born on November 9, 1929 in Bee Branch, Arkansas, United States. Son of Enoch R. and Julia C. (Lane) Duncan.
Duncan, Leland Ray was born on November 9, 1929 in Bee Branch, Arkansas, United States. Son of Enoch R. and Julia C. (Lane) Duncan.
Bachelor, Oakland City University, 1962. Postgraduate, Southern Theological Seminary, 1967. Doctor of Divinity, Oakland City University, 1974.
Owner, operating, Twin City Radio & television, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 1956-1959;
pastor, General Baptist Churches, Indiana, Arkansas, Kentucky & Missouri, 1959-1971;
executive director, General Baptist Home Missions, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1972-1997;
president, General Baptist Home Missions, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, until 1997;
retired,, 1997. Chairman of Commission to revise General Baptist Statements of Faith, 1968-1971. FounderGen. Baptist Investment Fund, Popular Bluff, 1974, president, since 1974.
Chairman.nominating committee North America Baptist Fellowship, Washington, 1978, chairman consultant on church planting, 1979. Member Connect Missouri, Jefferson City, 1994.
Member Poplar BLuff Parent-Teachers Association, 1969-1973. President Poplar BLuff Min.'s Association, 1971. With 7th infantry division United States Army, 1951-1952, Korea.
Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, American Woodcarvers Association.
Married M. Ruth Tindall, May 28, 1952. Children: Wallace L., Gregory A.