wfn.org | Retired evangelism executive dies

["Cathy Hinkle"<wshuffit@oc.disciples.org>]

Date: September 16, 1998
Disciples News Service
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Contact: Clifford L. Willis
Email: CWillis@oc.disciples.org
on the Web: http://www.disciples.org

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	INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- Retired evangelism executive, the Rev. William 
W. Hannah, 71, died Sept. 13 in Indianapolis.Dr. Hannah served as 
executive secretary, department of evangelism and membership, 
Homeland Ministries, from 1976- 1982. The Christian Church (Disciples 
of Christ) pastor also served as an associate general minister and 
was administrative secretary of the National Convocation.

	In the past few years, Mr. Hannah was pastor of University Community 
Christian Church at Martin University, Indianapolis, where he started 
the Urban Ministry Program.

	He is founding pastor of First Christian Church, Cleveland, and 
later served as pastor of Faith United Christian Church, 
Indianapolis. 

	At its August meeting this year, the National Convocation honored 
Mr. Hannah with the Liberation Award, and noted his contributions as 
an "effective black liberation advocate" in the denomination.

	A wake for Mr. Hannah is set for Sept. 17, 5 - 8 p.m., at Stuart 
Mortuary, Indianapolis, with services the following day. The 
"Homegoing Service" will be at 1 p.m. at University Community 
Christian Church.

	Survivors include Mr. Hannah's wife, Sherin Keys Hannah, along with 
children, William L. Hannah, Fredrick Keys, Helen Mack, Reatha Gales, 
Shereefah Miles. Other survivors include mother, Alma Eubanks 
Hembrick, five brothers, three sisters and six grandchildren.

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