Background
Tomlinson, William Lee was born on March 9, 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Raymond Walter and Nellie (Overman) Tomlinson.
Tomlinson, William Lee was born on March 9, 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Raymond Walter and Nellie (Overman) Tomlinson.
Bachelor, University Richmond, 1966. Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Seminary, 1970. Doctor of Ministry, Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, Florida, 1980.
Pastor, Pine St. Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia, 1971-1976; Pastor, First Baptist Church, Newport News, 1976-1986; Pastor, Main St. Baptist Church, Emporia, Virginia, 1986-1988; Pastor, Arlington Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, since 1988. Trustee Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, Virginia, 1982-1986.
Member Hospice Advisory Board, Nash Hospital, Rocky Mount, 1989-1990, member pastoral care advisory board, since 1991. Board directors International Seamen's Friends House, Newport News, 1980-1982. President of the board United Campus Ministries, Newport News, 1986.
Member Southeastern Seminary Alumni Association (national president 1976), Lions (past president, host Newport News club).
Married Jane Gracey, January 23, 1965.