Background
Groner, Frank Shelby was born on September 25, 1911 in Stanford, Texas, United States. Son of Frank Shelby and Laura Virginia (Wyatt) Groner.
Groner, Frank Shelby was born on September 25, 1911 in Stanford, Texas, United States. Son of Frank Shelby and Laura Virginia (Wyatt) Groner.
Associate of Arts, E. Texas Baptist University, 1931. Bachelor, Baylor University, 1934. Doctor of Laws, Baylor University, 1969.
Doctor of Laws, E. Texas Baptist University, 1946. Doctor of Laws, Union University, 1952.
Registrar, E. Texas Baptist U., Marshall, 1934-1936; assistant administrator, Southern Baptist Hospital, New Orleans, 1936-1944; chief Executive officer, Southern Baptist Hospital, New Orleans, 1944-1946; chief Executive officer, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, 1946-1980; president emeritus, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, since 1980.
Fellow American College Hospital Adminstrns., Royal Academy of Health. Member American Hospital Association (president since 1936, Distinguished Service award 1966), American College Healthcare Executives (president since 1939, Gold medal 1964), Health and Education Foundation (president 1961-1980), Health Care Hall of Fame (charter), Rotary (Paul Harris fellow).
Married Daisy Amanda McFearin, December 12, 1936.