William R. Johnson, American Minister. President Urban League, Memphis, 1975-1978; president National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Memphis, 1980-1981; board directors Memphis O.I.C., 1977-1983, member Comm. on Race Rels., Memphis,1972-1975; Founder: Cmty. Development Corporation; Member Lane College Alumni Organisation, Masons (Prince Hall Affiliate), Mystic Order of the Shrine, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Background
Johnson, William R. was born on July 4, 1935 in Quincy, Florida, United States. Son of William R. Senior and Mable Elaine (Robinson) J. Married Eleanor Finch, April 4, 1943.
Children: Raymond Patrice, Malcolm Maurice.
Education
Bachelor, Lane College, 1957;
Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1960;
Master of Divinity, Interdenominational Theological Certified, Atlanta, 1968;
MST, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1970;
D of Ministry, Vanderbilt University, 1977;
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Miles College, 1975.
Career
Public relations representative, New York City Housing authority, 1959-1960;
director youth and student activities, General Board Christian Education Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago, 1960-1962;
administrative and editorial assistant, General Board Christian Education Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Memphis, 1962-1964;
director division higher education, General Board Christian Education Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Memphis, 1971-1974;
general secretary, General Board Christian Education Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Memphis, 1974-1986;
instructor and dorm counselor, Clark College, Atlanta, 1964-1965;
pastor (while student), St. Mark Christian Methodist Episcopal, Birmingham, Alabama, 1966-1968;
pastor (while student), Mount Olive Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Camden, New Jersey, 1969-1971;
pastor, Washington Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Memphis, 1980-1983;
pastor, Curry Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Compton, California, since 1986.
Membership
President Urban League, Memphis, 1975-1978. President National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Memphis, 1980-1981. Board directors Memphis O.I.C., 1977-1983, member Comm. on Race Rels., Memphis,1972-1975.
Founder: Cmty. Development Corporation. Member Lane College Alumni Organisation, Masons (Prince Hall Affiliate), Mystic Order of the Shrine, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.