John DeFoore, Sr. was born in Sidon, Mississippi. He finished high school, went to college and when WWII began he was drafted in 1940. He served seven years in the military going into the service as private first class and discharged as a major in 1947. He was awarded the Bronze Cross for service, "above and beyond" during an amphibious landing on Morotai Island. John was ordained as a Baptist Minister in 194l, graduating from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science degree; Master of Theology degree from Southern Baptist Theological seminary. He is married to Marion Sue DeFoore and the father of four sons.
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