Billy James Hargis

Religious Leader

Birthday August 3, 1925

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Arkansas

DEATH DATE Nov 27, 2004 (79)

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About

American Protestant Christian evangelist whose program Christian Crusade was popular in the 50's and 60's.

Before Fame

He was adopted by a railroad employee.

Trivia

He promoted an anti-Communist, segregationist message on his program that was broadcasted on more than 500 radio stations and 250 television stations.

Family Life

He had four children with his wife Betty Jane Secrest, who he married in 1952.

Associated With

He accused Martin Luther King Jr. of being a communist.