Obituary of Jerry Falwell
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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- 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
- Favorite Scent: Armani Code
- Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier
- 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
- 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
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ClergyActivist American Born on August 11th Born in 1933 Born in Virginia Died in 2007 Died at age 73 Died from Cardiac arrest
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"Jerry was a tireless advocate for his faith in money and boldly stood for his beliefs until his passing. (V)"
"Jerry Falwell, a prominent Baptist minister, was a controversial figure in both his professional life and his death due to his strong conservative beliefs and outspoken nature. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-15 10:32:15
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