E. Harold Munn Jr.: Parting Thoughts

Broadcasting Hall of Fame consulting radio engineer E. Harold Munn Jr. built or serviced 800 radio stations in all 50 states and nearly 70 colleges and universities in a career spanning six decades. He received his first FCC radio license at age 14 and at age 17 became a lifetime member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Also a pioneer in broadband and internet infrastructure, he received the first FCC clearance for cable TV operation.In his passion to advance the cause of Jesus Christ he served as a trustee of Billy Graham’s Blue Ridge Broadcasting Corporation, Spring Arbor University, and Asbury Theological Seminary. From childhood a member of the Free Methodist Church, he served that denomination in many volunteer administrative capacities from 1950-2015.Billy Graham inscribed a note to his board member and ministry partner Hal Munn on the flyleaf of his book Facing Death: And the Life After: “To my faithful brother Harold Munn. God bless and keep you always.” Billy Graham. Mar. 15, ’88. 1 Cor. 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

Daniel V. Runyon is Professor of English and Communication at Spring Arbor University.