Evangelist Billy Graham died today at 7:46am at his home in Montreat. He was 99.
Throughout his life, Billy Graham preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to some 215 million people who attended one of his more than 400 Crusades, simulcasts and evangelistic rallies in more than 185 countries and territories. He reached millions more through TV, video, film, the internet and 34 books. - Billygraham.org
Billy was born on the 7th of November, 1918, four days before the armistice ended World War I, William Franklin “Billy” Graham Jr. grew up during the Depression and developed a work ethic that would carry him through decades of ministry on six continents.
Billy has been the one praying for and commissioning American presidents over the years and the legacy of evangelism he left would forever live. God used him to impact millions of lives across the world. We have indeed lost a rare gem. The world would miss you!
Notable reflections via memorial.billygraham.org
He was a man who had a purpose, a dedication in life; he knew where he was going. He wanted to please God more than any man I’d ever met. - Ruth Bell Graham
My father was once asked, “Where is Heaven?” He said, “Heaven is where Jesus is and I am going to Him soon!” This morning, he departed this world into eternal life in Heaven, prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ—the Savior of the world—whom he proclaimed for 80 years. - Franklin Graham
… When I was president, I was thankful that Billy came to the White House to visit. He has no political agenda. He has an agenda of the Lord. - Former U.S. President George W. Bush
Billy Graham’s contribution to the well-being of mankind is literally immeasurable. Millions of lives across the globe have been enriched because of his good work. - Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan
Had it not been for the ministry of my good friend Dr. Billy Graham, my work in the civil rights movement would not have been as successful as it has been. - Martin Luther King Jr.
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