Franklin Camp (1915–1991)

Franklin began preaching in 1935.

Camp was raised in Munford, Ala., attended David Lipscomb University and returned to preach at Munford. He also served as local evangelist in East Tallassee, Gadsden and Birmingham, as well as in La Grange, Ga. At the time of his death, he was working with the church at Adamsville, Ala. Camp conducted many gospel meetings and lectured often at Christian colleges. He wrote hundreds of articles and several books. A memorial service was conducted by Mike McElroy, Bobby Duncan, Tim Rice and Willard Collins. William Woodson assisted with the service at the grave at Munford Cemetery. Camp is survived by his wife, Hazel; three sons, Frank, Paul and David; and nine grandchildren. A preachers' scholarship has been set up in his name by the Adamsville Church of Christ. --Gospel Advocate, October, 1991, page 39.