Former Alabama Baptist pastor dies at 75
William L. Leverette, a former Alabama Baptist pastor, died Dec. 28. He was 75.
Throughout the years Leverette served as pastor or interim pastor of a number of churches in Alabama-Crenshaw Baptist Association — Joquin Baptist, Goshen; Mount Zion Baptist, Brantley; New Ebenezer Baptist, LaPine; New Harmony Baptist, Luverne; Bradleyton Baptist, Grady; and Weed Baptist, Brantley.
He also was pastor of Central Baptist Church, Greenville; Spring Creek Baptist Church, Honoraville; and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Abbeville.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Luverne, when he died.
During his years in ministry Leverette led many revivals in Crenshaw, Butler and Henry counties and the surrounding areas. He had a passion to serve others and enjoyed getting out in the community to visit and minister to those in need.
“Bro. Leverette was a faithful servant to the Lord through churches in this area for more than 50 years and was greatly loved by all who knew him,” said Jack Anderson, director of missions for Alabama-Crenshaw Association.
Leverette is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, who served alongside him in ministry for more than 50 years. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy, Kaye, Carol and Kim; son, Bill; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
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