Background
Sr., Bobby Eugene Parker, was born on May 28, 1925 in Wortham, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas W. and Stacy (Beasley) P.
Sr., Bobby Eugene Parker, was born on May 28, 1925 in Wortham, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas W. and Stacy (Beasley) P.
Associate of Arts, Westminster Junior College, 1948. Bachelor of Science, Sam Houston State College, 1951. Master of Science, Baylor University, 1954.
Doctor of Education, Baylor University, 1964. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Houston Baptist University, 1990. HHD (honorary), University Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1996.
Principal, counselor public schools, Richland and Mexia, Texas, 1948-1957; dean students, Howard Payne College, Brownwood, Texas, 1957-1959; member of faculty, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1960-1969; vice president, Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Belton, Texas, 1969-1971; president, U. Mary Hardin-Baylro, 1971-1991; chancellor, U. Mary Hardin-Baylro, since 1991; president emeritus, U. Mary Hardin-Baylor, since 1996; honorary chancellor, Ebino (Japan) Kohgen International College, 1994. Honorary president Allen Junior College, Kuji Iwate Japan, 1992.
Member King's Daughters Hospital Association, Heart O' Texas council national Boy Scouts American, president 1995. Trustee Bell County Museum History and Art. Board directors Greater Waco Safety Council, 1963-1967, Waco Girl's Club, 1967-1969, Texas Safety Association, 1963.
President council Heart of Texas Athletic Conference With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member International Platform Association, Texas Baptist School Administrators Association, Texas Foundation Volunteer Supported Colleges and Universities (former chairman board), Association American Colleges, American Council Education, Indiana Colleges and Universities of Texas (former member executive board), National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (former president advisory committee), Belton Chamber of Commerce (past board directors), East Texas Chamber of Commerce, Killeen Chamber of Commerce, Temple Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Scott and White. Lodges: Rotary International (Governor 1984, District Governor's Role of Fame.
Governor District 587. 1986-1987).
Married Marietta Vickrey, September 1, 1946. Children: Bobby Eugene Junior, Mark.