William Terrell Edwards

Background

Edwards, William Terrell was born on December 20, 1927 in Louisville. Son of William Terrell and Bessie (McElroy) Edwards.

Education

Bachelor, Samford U., 1949; Bachelor's Degree, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1958.

Career

Instructor, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1956-1958; professor, Samford U., Birmingham, Alabama, since 1958; chaplain, Samford U., Birmingham, Alabama, 1971-1986; chairman religion and philosophy department, Samford U., Birmingham, Alabama, 1985-1992.

Achievements

• William Terrell Edwards has been listed as a noteworthy Religion educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of advisory board department pastoral care Baptist Medical Centers, Birmingham, since 1986. Board directors National Conference of Christians and Jews, Birmingham, 1970-1985.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, photography, traveling.

Connections

Married Peggy Jo Collins, Dec.22, 1951. Children: Carol Edwards Toner, Julie Edwards Rayford, Mark.

Father:

William Terrell Edwards

Mother:

Bessie (McElroy) Edwards

Spouse:

Peggy Jo Collins

child:

Mark Edwards

child:

Julie Edwards Rayford Edwards

child:

Carol Edwards Toner Edwards