Alphonza Gadsden
American Anglican bishop
About Alphonza Gadsden
Lived 1945 – 2025 (aged 79).
Alphonza Gadsden Sr. (December 13, 1945 – January 17, 2025) was an American Anglican bishop. From 2007 to 2020, he was bishop ordinary of the Reformed Episcopal Church's Diocese of the Southeast.
Biography Gadsden was born to Silas and Leola Gadsden in Russellville, South Carolina, and grew up in St. Stephen in the Reformed Episcopal Church. He graduated from Russellville High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and reached the rank of sergeant. During his episcopacy, the diocese added eight clergy members, refurbished its properties, eliminated debts and added two additional parishes. In 2020, Gadsden retired and was succeeded by William White as bishop ordinary.
Gadsden died on January 17, 2025, at the age of 79.
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Alphonza Gadsden was born on 13 December 1945.
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Alphonza Gadsden died on 17 January 2025.
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