Background
Crumes, William Edward was born on March 8, 1914 in Louisville. Son of William E. Senior and Della (McDowell) Crumes.
Crumes, William Edward was born on March 8, 1914 in Louisville. Son of William E. Senior and Della (McDowell) Crumes.
BTh cum laude, God's Bible School and College, Cincinnati, 1951.
General secretary, Church of Living God, Cincinnati, 1950-1962; overseeing elder, Church of Living God, Cincinnati, 1955-1958; bishop, Church of Living God, Cincinnati, 1958-1962; vice chief bishop, Church of Living God, Cincinnati, 1962-1979; chief Executive officer, Church of Living God, Cincinnati, since 1979.
Board member Charter Party, Cincinnati, since 1965. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life).
Married Dorothy E. Marshall, May 21, 1934. 1 child, Vernita E. Crumes Mays.