George Battle
American methodist bishop (1947–2025)
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George Edward Battle Jr. (May 14, 1947 – March 9, 2025) was an American bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, on May 14, 1947,[1] he served as the senior bishop of AME Zion Church to the Piedmont episcopal district from 2012 until his retirement in 2021.[2] He was also a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board from 1978 to 1995, the latter four years being spent as the board's chairman.[3] Battle died in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 9, 2025, at the age of 77.[4][5]
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George Edward Battle Jr. | |
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| Born | May 14, 1947 |
| Died | March 9, 2025 (aged 77) |
| Denomination | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church |
