Gospel preacher listed in Preachers of Today, Vol. 1, 1952, 375. Attended Gunter Bible College, Gunter, TX.
Ira Lee Winterrowd was born September 14, 1884, at Garrett, Texas, the oldest child of six children born to L. H. and Rosa Winterrowd. He passed away in Tucson, Ariz., May 9, 1959, after being in the hospital for two months. He was baptized at the age of sixteen by V. I. Stirman at Garrett, Texas, and lived as a faithful and useful Christian until his death. He was a song leader, a gospel preacher and an educator. He led singing for all outstanding evangelists in Texas before he started preaching. He preached in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Arizona and California. He started the work in Pauls Valley, Okla., and also in Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas. He pioneered the church work at Santa Rita and Mabel congregation in Tucson and preached for eight years with practically no support. He was president of Western Oklahoma Christian College for four years, taught in David Lipscomb College, Lockney Christian College and was invited to teach in Abilene Christian College, Harding College and Freed-Hardeman College, but declined all three offers so he could continue his preaching. His life has been to help others. He made it possible for a number of young people to complete their college education. He paid the janitor at Cordell more than he would accept from the college for his salary. He graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1908, Polytechnic College in 1913, received a Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1921, and an honorary degree from Southern Methodist University. He composed several songs and wrote poetry. Belonged to Poets of America and about fifteen years ago he was selected as one of the Poets of Texas. He was a student of the Bible, a Greek and Latin scholar. He moved back to Tucson in December 1957, and preached regularly there until his final illness made it impossible for him to continue. He is survived by his widow, Kate Winterrowd, who resides in Tucson; a foster daughter, Mrs. Robert Moen of Pasadena, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Ida B. Hyde of Tustin, Calif. His funeral was conducted by the writer and Andrew Elkins and his body was laid to rest in Tucson. Truly a great and true Christian has gone to his reward. L. H. Ousley. - Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1959, page 655.
Ira Lee Winterrowd was born September 14, 1884, at Garrett, Texas, the oldest child of six children born to L. H. and Rosa Winterrowd. He passed away in Tucson, Ariz., May 9, 1959, after being in the hospital for two months. He was baptized at the age of sixteen by V. I. Stirman at Garrett, Texas, and lived as a faithful and useful Christian until his death. He was a song leader, a gospel preacher and an educator. He led singing for all outstanding evangelists in Texas before he started preaching. He preached in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Arizona and California. He started the work in Pauls Valley, Okla., and also in Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas. He pioneered the church work at Santa Rita and Mabel congregation in Tucson and preached for eight years with practically no support. He was president of Western Oklahoma Christian College for four years, taught in David Lipscomb College, Lockney Christian College and was invited to teach in Abilene Christian College, Harding College and Freed-Hardeman College, but declined all three offers so he could continue his preaching. His life has been to help others. He made it possible for a number of young people to complete their college education. He paid the janitor at Cordell more than he would accept from the college for his salary. He graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1908, Polytechnic College in 1913, received a Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1921, and an honorary degree from Southern Methodist University. He composed several songs and wrote poetry. Belonged to Poets of America and about fifteen years ago he was selected as one of the Poets of Texas. He was a student of the Bible, a Greek and Latin scholar. He moved back to Tucson in December 1957, and preached regularly there until his final illness made it impossible for him to continue. He is survived by his widow, Kate Winterrowd, who resides in Tucson; a foster daughter, Mrs. Robert Moen of Pasadena, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Ida B. Hyde of Tustin, Calif. His funeral was conducted by the writer and Andrew Elkins and his body was laid to rest in Tucson. Truly a great and true Christian has gone to his reward. L. H. Ousley. - Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1959, page 655.
Gospel preacher listed in Preachers of Today, Vol. 1, 1952, 375. Attended Gunter Bible College, Gunter, TX.
Ira Lee Winterrowd was born September 14, 1884, at Garrett, Texas, the oldest child of six children born to L. H. and Rosa Winterrowd. He passed away in Tucson, Ariz., May 9, 1959, after being in the hospital for two months. He was baptized at the age of sixteen by V. I. Stirman at Garrett, Texas, and lived as a faithful and useful Christian until his death. He was a song leader, a gospel preacher and an educator. He led singing for all outstanding evangelists in Texas before he started preaching. He preached in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Arizona and California. He started the work in Pauls Valley, Okla., and also in Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas. He pioneered the church work at Santa Rita and Mabel congregation in Tucson and preached for eight years with practically no support. He was president of Western Oklahoma Christian College for four years, taught in David Lipscomb College, Lockney Christian College and was invited to teach in Abilene Christian College, Harding College and Freed-Hardeman College, but declined all three offers so he could continue his preaching. His life has been to help others. He made it possible for a number of young people to complete their college education. He paid the janitor at Cordell more than he would accept from the college for his salary. He graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1908, Polytechnic College in 1913, received a Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1921, and an honorary degree from Southern Methodist University. He composed several songs and wrote poetry. Belonged to Poets of America and about fifteen years ago he was selected as one of the Poets of Texas. He was a student of the Bible, a Greek and Latin scholar. He moved back to Tucson in December 1957, and preached regularly there until his final illness made it impossible for him to continue. He is survived by his widow, Kate Winterrowd, who resides in Tucson; a foster daughter, Mrs. Robert Moen of Pasadena, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Ida B. Hyde of Tustin, Calif. His funeral was conducted by the writer and Andrew Elkins and his body was laid to rest in Tucson. Truly a great and true Christian has gone to his reward. L. H. Ousley. - Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1959, page 655.
Ira Lee Winterrowd was born September 14, 1884, at Garrett, Texas, the oldest child of six children born to L. H. and Rosa Winterrowd. He passed away in Tucson, Ariz., May 9, 1959, after being in the hospital for two months. He was baptized at the age of sixteen by V. I. Stirman at Garrett, Texas, and lived as a faithful and useful Christian until his death. He was a song leader, a gospel preacher and an educator. He led singing for all outstanding evangelists in Texas before he started preaching. He preached in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Arizona and California. He started the work in Pauls Valley, Okla., and also in Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas. He pioneered the church work at Santa Rita and Mabel congregation in Tucson and preached for eight years with practically no support. He was president of Western Oklahoma Christian College for four years, taught in David Lipscomb College, Lockney Christian College and was invited to teach in Abilene Christian College, Harding College and Freed-Hardeman College, but declined all three offers so he could continue his preaching. His life has been to help others. He made it possible for a number of young people to complete their college education. He paid the janitor at Cordell more than he would accept from the college for his salary. He graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1908, Polytechnic College in 1913, received a Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1921, and an honorary degree from Southern Methodist University. He composed several songs and wrote poetry. Belonged to Poets of America and about fifteen years ago he was selected as one of the Poets of Texas. He was a student of the Bible, a Greek and Latin scholar. He moved back to Tucson in December 1957, and preached regularly there until his final illness made it impossible for him to continue. He is survived by his widow, Kate Winterrowd, who resides in Tucson; a foster daughter, Mrs. Robert Moen of Pasadena, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Ida B. Hyde of Tustin, Calif. His funeral was conducted by the writer and Andrew Elkins and his body was laid to rest in Tucson. Truly a great and true Christian has gone to his reward. L. H. Ousley. - Gospel Advocate, October 8, 1959, page 655.
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