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Pastor Bishop McLinton (Mack) Freshwater

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Bishop McLinton Freshwater was born on May 31, 1953 to the late Melvin Freshwater, Sr. and Mary Freshwater. He is the 8th born of 10 children. He is married to Shirley Dixon Freshwater. They have been married for 45 years. Bishop Freshwater is the father of two sons, Javon Freshwater and Eric Freshwater. He is the grandfather of 10 grandchildren. He attended College of the Albemarle, Roanoke Theological Institute, and the David F. Griffin School of Religion. He has been a pastor for 33 years.

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First Lady Shirley Freshwater

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Shirley Dixon Freshwater was born on December 2, 1954 to the late John Arthur Dixon, Sr. and Essie Crutch Dixon. She is the 4th born of 7 children. She is married to Bishop McLinton Freshwater. They have been married for 45 years. First Lady Freshwater is the mother of two sons, Javon Freshwater and Eric Freshwater. She is the grandmother of 10 grandchildren. She is a graduate of Elizabeth City State University.  

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