James W. Fifield Jr.

1899–1977 (age 78)

Clergyman

Biography

As a Congregational minister and radio voice, James W. Fifield Jr. championed a blend of spiritual principles and personal responsibility, founding Spiritual Mobilization to promote freedom and civic engagement during the tumult of the 1930s and 1940s.

He remained an outspoken advocate for faith-based citizenship throughout his life, leaving behind a legacy of thoughtful dialogue and a place of rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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