Salem Media Announces the Passing of its Co-founder Stuart Epperson Sr.
17 Julho 2023 - 5:56PM
Business Wire
Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) with a heavy heart,
announced today the passing of co-founder, Stuart Epperson. He was
86. Stuart, along with his brother-in-law, Edward Atsinger, founded
Salem Communications (now Salem Media Group) in 1986 and expanded
Salem’s influence with Christian and politically conservative News
Talk formatted radio stations and media assets nationwide. Mr.
Epperson was a longtime leader in Christian radio as a former
member of the board of directors of the National Religious
Broadcasters Association. In 2005, Time
Magazine named him one of the 25 most influential
evangelicals in America. Stuart was involved in several other
conservative organizations dedicated to preserving Judeo Christian
values in our culture through public policy. He was a member and
the past president of the conservative Council for National Policy
("CNP”). In 1984 and 1986, Epperson was the Republican nominee for
the fifth Congressional district of North Carolina.
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Stuart Epperson Sr. (Photo: Business
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Epperson attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South
Carolina, where he received a bachelor's degree in radio/television
broadcasting and a master's degree in communications. Epperson is
survived by his wife, Nancy, his four children, daughters Kristy,
Karen, and Kathy, and son Stuart Jr. and by 21 grandchildren, 1
great grandchild and 2 more on the way, as well as a sister, Mary
Lee King.
Salem Media Group Executive Chairman Ed Atsinger commented:
“Stuart will be greatly missed by many. I will miss him, but I take
comfort in realizing that he is already receiving his reward for a
life well-lived. A life that personifies the words of the Apostle
Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7-8: ‘I have fought the good fight. I have
finished the race. Now there Is in store for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to
me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed
for his appearing.’”
ABOUT SALEM MEDIA GROUP:
Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company
specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media
properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter
publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of
listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With
its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content,
fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most
respected figures across the Christian and conservative media
landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at
www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.
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Evan D. Masyr Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (805) 384-4512 evan@salemmedia.com
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