Background
Stephenson, Richard Murrell was born on December 1, 1921 in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. Son of Edgar Vick and Eleanor (Daughtrey) Stephenson.
Stephenson, Richard Murrell was born on December 1, 1921 in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. Son of Edgar Vick and Eleanor (Daughtrey) Stephenson.
Bachelor, Hampden-Sydney University. Master of Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Richmond.
Ordained minister Baptist Church, 1944. Pastor First Baptist, Fort Myers, Florida, 1946-1950, Columbia Baptist, Falls Church, Virginia, 1950-1968. Executive director Baptist General Association Virginia, Richmond, 1968-1997.
Board of directors local chapter American Red Cross, local council Boy Scouts American.
Trustee Virginia Baptist Foundation, Southern Baptist Foundation, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. President Association Baptist State Convs.
Club: Country of Virginia Died April 17, 1997.
Married Noralee Mellor, February 1, 1949. Children: Vivian, Lee, Richard.