Background
Anderson, Otis Lee was born on April 16, 1933 in Crossett, Arkansas, United States. Son of Otis Lee and Geneva (Harris) Anderson.
Anderson, Otis Lee was born on April 16, 1933 in Crossett, Arkansas, United States. Son of Otis Lee and Geneva (Harris) Anderson.
Student, University Illinois, 1949-1950; student, Wilson Junior College, Chicago, 1960; Associate of Arts, Chicago Baptist Institute, 1961; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Universal Baptist Institute, 1973.
Associate minister, Greater New Morning Star Church, Los Angeles, 1960-1961; assistant pastor, Greater Mount Olive Church, Chicago, 1961-1963; administrative assistant, Monumental Baptist Church, Chicago, 1963-1969; pastor, Broadview (Illinois) Baptist Church, 1969-1972; pastor, Old Ship of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, 1972-1975; pastor, Cathedral Baptist Church, Chicago, since 1975. 3d vice president Progressive State Convention.
Member auxiliary advisory board Mantoya College. Member Mins. Alliance (secretary 1970), Southern Christian Leadership Conference, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Married Lois Jean Samuels, January 12, 1954. Children: Dawna B., Brian Scott, Geoffrey C.