Edgar Godbold
Edgar S. Godbold | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of Louisiana College | |
| In office 1942–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Claybrook Cottingham |
| Succeeded by | G. Earl Guinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1879 Auburn, Mississippi, US |
| Died | November 21, 1952 (aged 72) Alexandria, Louisiana, US |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball, Louisiana |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Margaret Irene Coleman (m. 1909-1938, her death) (2) Lucie T. Sprecher (m. 1940-1952, his death) |
| Alma mater | Mississippi College University of Chicago |
| Occupation | College professor and president Baptist denominational official |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Edgar S. Godbold (December 2, 1879 – November 21, 1952) was an American educator and clergyman. He was the fourth president of Southern Baptist-affiliated Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, a position which he held from 1942 until his retirement in 1951.