Background

Wilson, Warren Samuel was born on May 15, 1927 in New Orleans, LA.

Education

Bachelor Degree, Southern University, Baton Rouge, 1950; Dr. Div, Moody College, Chicago, 1952; Dr. Div (Honorary), Trinity Hall College and Seminary, Springfield, Illinois, 1975.

Career

Served in the United States Navy, 1942-1946 (WWII), Longshoreman, New Orleans, LA 1946 - 1962. Elder at St. Bernard St. Church of God in Christ, New Orleans, LA 1946 -1962. Fresno (California) Pastor Immanuel Church of God in Christ, 1963 - 1970, Pastor Fresno Temple Church of God in Christ, (merged both churches) 1970 - 11/12/2002. Superintendent of Fresno District, State Bishop of California Valley Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ,1970-11/12/2002. International Finance Chairman the Board of Bishops Church of God in Christ, since 1974 - 11/12/2002.

Achievements

• Ordained to ministry Church of God in Christ, 1952, Installed as Bishop, and Appointed State Bishop of California Valley, 1970. Chairman International Finance and Budget Committee. Listed in the Who’s Who of America 1996 -11/12/2002.

Membership

Member Church of God In Christ (life member).

Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life member).

Personality

Kind, loving, and giving man, husband, Father, Pastor (he would give you his last dime), he was a gentle giant with a command presence, a leader. He loved the Church and the Saints.

Physical Characteristics: Tall, Dark, and Handsome, a Strong Man.

Interests

• Fishing, Boating, Hunting, and Family Time, The Church

• Philosophers & Thinkers

  Bishop C. H. Mason, Bishop Jones, Bishop Ford

• Sport & Clubs

  Fishing, Baseball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Wrestling

• Music & Bands

  Spiritual Music

Connections

Son of Charlie Price and Warnie (Hart) W. Married Lillie Pearl Harvey, April 10, 1947. 1 child, Barbara LaJoyce.

Father:

Charlie Price Wilson - farmer , HUSBAND , father , Church Deacon , Church Trustee

Mother:

Warnie Hart-Wilson - farmer , housewife , mother , Deaconese

Spouse:

Lillie Pearl Harvey-Wilson - First Lady California Valley Jurisdiction

First Lady, Housewife, Mother, Homemaker, Seamstress.

child:

Barbara LaJoyce Wilson