Martin Luther King Sr.

1899–1984 (age 85)

Baptist Minister

Biography

Martin Luther King Sr., born in 1899, shepherded Ebenezer Baptist Church for decades, inspiring congregants with a powerful blend of faith and a call to justice.

He is laid to rest at South-View Cemetery, remembered for instilling in his family and community the courage to dream of a more equitable nation.

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