Bate Carpenter Toms

Background

Toms,, Bate Carpenter was born on July 7, 1918 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Bate Carpenter and Lily Heilig (Bernhardt) Toms.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University North Carolina, 1947. Certified in medicine, University North Carolina, 1948. Doctor of Medicine, University Maryland, 1950.

Career

Intern Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, 1950-1951, assistant resident in surgery, 1951-1953, University Hospital, Baltimore, 1953-1955, chief resident, 1955-1956. Instructor surgery University Maryland, 1955-1956. Private practice, Martinsville, Virginia, since 1956.

Trustee Martinsville General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Martinsville and Henry County.

Achievements

• Diplomate American Board Surgery.

Membership

Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1940-1946, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member Virginia Surgical Society.

Interests

• Golf, hunting, orchids.

Connections

Married Margaret Spencer Shackelford, September 7, 1946. Children: Bate C. III, J. Shackelford, Harrison S.

Father:

Bate Carpenter Toms,

Mother:

Lily Heilig (Bernhardt) Toms,

Spouse:

Margaret Spencer Shackelford

child:

J. Shackelford Toms,

child:

Harrison S. Toms,

child:

Bate C. III Toms,