Bunton, Henry Clay, 1903-

Bunton began his ministry in 1924 and pastored in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Between 1962 and 1978 he served as presiding bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Bunton attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida A & M College in 1941. He received the Master of Theology degree from Iliff School of Theology, Denver University in Colorado in 1952, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Texas College in Tyler, Texas in 1955. From 1943-1949 he served as a chaplain with the United States Army, achieving the rank of major. He earned three battle stars during World War II and spent almost two years in Europe. Bunton's accomplishments include founding 24 congregations and expanding the dialog among several Methodist Episcopal churches. In addition, he served as a diplomatic envoy for the American Methodist Episcopal Church.

From the description of Henry C. Bunton papers, 1871-1989. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615610

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