Obituary of Jerry Falwell

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Jerry Falwell

Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr. (born August 11, 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia) was a clergy and activist who was best known for being the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, which is a megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia. Jerry died on May 15, 2007 and his death was reportedly because of cardiac arrhythmia. He died at age 73.

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Jerry Falwell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Falwell, Jerry
    • Common Name: Jerry Falwell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: August 11, 1933
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Jerry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr.
    • Father: Carey Hezekiah Falwell (1893-1948)
    • Mother: Helen Falwell
    • Brother(s):
      • Gene Falwell
      • Lewis T. Falwell
    • Sister(s):
      • Rosha Geraldine Falwell (1920-1931)
      • Virginia Falwell Jennings
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Macel Pate (married 1958-2007, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jerry Falwell Jr.
      • Jonathan Falwell
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jeannie Falwell

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 15 2007 at age 73
  • Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest (cardiac arrhythmia)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 27, 2007 at Thomas Road Baptist Church
  • Interment: Buried on the Liberty University campus, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Category Tags:

ClergyActivist American Born on August 11th Born in 1933 Born in VirginiaDied in 2007Died at age 73Died from Cardiac arrest

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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