Background
Richardson, Charles Ray was born on September 19, 1935 in Gorman, Texas, United States.
Richardson, Charles Ray was born on September 19, 1935 in Gorman, Texas, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Howard Payne University, 1958. Master of Arts, Hardin-Simmons University, 1971. Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U.- Commerce, 1977.
City editor Brown County Gazette, Bangs, Texas, 1956. Reporter Brownwood Bulletin, 1957—1958, 1960. Correspondent San Angelo Standard-Times, 1957—1958, Religious News Service, 1962-1965.
State, Sunday editor, staff writer, religion editor Abilene Reporter-News, Texas, 1961, 1962—1965. News director Golden Gate Baptist Seminary, Mill Valley, California, 1961-1962. Director public information Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, 1965-1967, 68-73, staff member, 1994, former staff member, 2007.
Press representative Baptist General Convention, Dallas, 1967-1968. Correspondent Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1969-1972. Assistant editor Baptist Standard, Dallas, 1973-1976, Biblical Recorder, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1976-1982.
Media relations director (news director) Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, 1982—2005. Media relations consultant Howard Payne University, Brownwood, 2005—2006. Member blue ribbon panel for National Collegiate Athletic Association compliance/committee Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Vice chairman Citizens for Better Government, Abilene, 1972-1973. Deacon, Sunday school teacher First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas With United States Army, 1958-1960. Member Public Rels. Society American (chairman educational and cultural organizations section 1993-1994), Abilene Baptist Association (director) committee 1986-1996, 99-), Texas Baptist Public Rels.
Association (president 1971-1973, 89-90, Hall of Fame 1990), Southern Baptist Public Rels. Association, Rotary (president 1996-1997), Phi Delta Kappa (president Abilene chapter 1992-1993).
Son of E.W. and Maxine (Loyd) r. Married Karin Dean Richardson, July 24, 1964. Children: Timothy, Zachary.